Scribd
Upload
185 views10 pages

IFPUG - Function Point

Overview of Function Point Analysis which is used to estimate the effort for a software project

Uploaded by

Abdulaziz Alzahrani
Copyright
© Attribution Non-Commercial (BY-NC)
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PPT, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
185 views10 pages

IFPUG - Function Point

Overview of Function Point Analysis which is used to estimate the effort for a software project

Uploaded by

Abdulaziz Alzahrani
Copyright
© Attribution Non-Commercial (BY-NC)
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PPT, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 10

..

Function Point Analysis (FPA)

Copyright 2001. International Function Point User Group 2001

..

Summary of FPA (Double-click Below)

Copyright 2001. International Function Point User Group 2001

..

Function Points are a Unit of Measure


External Input External Output Application Being Considered External Interface Files External Input

Internal Logical File

External Inquiry

External Output Other Applications

External Inquiry

Functionality as viewed from the users perspective

Copyright 2001. International Function Point User Group 2001

..

Changes to Requirements
Delivered Application Requirements

Functional Design

Detail Design

100 FPs

120 FPs State code input screen changed (3 FPs) Interface to N&A file added (10 FPs) N&A inquiry and state code inquiry added (7 FPs)

130 FPs New regulatory table added (10 FPs)

135 FPs Summary report added (5 FPs)

Impact

Effort Schedule Cost


4

+ 1 month + 2 weeks + $5 K

+ .5 month + 1 week + $2.5 K

+ .25 month + 2.5 days + $1.25 K

Copyright 2001. International Function Point User Group 2001

..

Estimation Based on Requirements


Estimation Based on Requirements
Multiple Models Weighted Inputs: Language Skills Methodology Risk Factors Size Historical Base
5 Copyright 2001. International Function Point User Group 2001

..

How to Count Function Points


Displays Reports

Master Files Control Files Reference Files Signals

Size

Copyright 2001. International Function Point User Group 2001

..

Steps in FP Counting
Determine Type of Count Identify Counting Scope and Application Boundary Count Data Functions Count Transactional Functions Determine Unadjusted Function Point Count Determine Value Adjustment Factor Calculate Adjusted Function Point Count
7 Copyright 2001. International Function Point User Group 2001

..

FP Overview: What Is Counted


EI
P1 Update Master File

P2

ILF

Master Produce Weekly Report File

EO

Weekly Summary Report

Key

System Boundary P3 Master File Reference File on another System

Details

Details

EIF

EQ

Copyright 2001. International Function Point User Group 2001

..

Functional Size (Unadjusted Function Size)


Function Type
EI

Low
x3

Average
x4

High
x6

EO
EQ

x4
x3

x5
x4

x7
x6

ILF
EIF
11

x7
x5

x 10
x7

x 15
x 10

Copyright 2001. International Function Point User Group 2001

..

Value Adjustment Factor


Based on 14 General System Characteristics (User Business Constraints Independent of Technology)
Examples: data communications, response times, end user efficiency, multiple sites and flexibility

Adjusts FP count by up to + / - 35%

12

Copyright 2001. International Function Point User Group 2001

You might also like