Which of the following is not one of three software product aspects addressed…
2017
Which of the following is not one of three software product aspects addressed by McCall’s software quality factors ?
- A.
Ability to undergo change
- B.
Adaptiability to new environments
- C.
Operational characteristics
- D.
Production costs and scheduling
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Correct answer: D
Answer: Production costs and scheduling
Explanation:
Operational characteristics — the product operation aspects that describe runtime behavior such as performance, reliability, and functionality.
Ability to undergo change (product revision characteristics) — how easily the software can be modified, maintained, or corrected.
Adaptability to new environments (product transition characteristics) — portability and how well the software can be adapted to different platforms or environments.
Why 'Production costs and scheduling' is correct:
Production costs and scheduling are concerns of project management and development planning, not one of McCall’s three product-quality aspects. McCall’s model addresses product operation, product revision (changeability), and product transition (portability/adaptability).
Note: The option text contained a spelling error; 'Adaptiability' should read 'Adaptability to new environments'.