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Exercise 5.2 WBS Figure

router systems project cost: 600,000
definition design Implementation
10% 40% 50%

objectives Requirements
4% 6% In house testing customer testing
40% 10%

inputs outputs files interfaces programming
3% 3% 4% 10% 20% hide problem

Firewall Project XT. Using the "complexity weighting" scheme shown in Table 5.2 and the function point complexity weighted table shown below, estimate the total function point count. Assume historical data suggest five function points equal one person a month and six people can work on the project.
Complexity Weight Table
Number of inputs
10
Rated complexity low

Number of outputs
20
Rated complexity average

Number of inquires
10
Rated complexity average

Number of files
30
Rated complexity high
Number of interfaces
50
Rated complexity high
What is the estimated project duration?
If 20 people are available for the project, what is the estimated project duration?
If the project must be completed in six months, how many people will be needed for the project?

Number of interfaces
50
Rated complexity high

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