CRCM (IFPUG) 2

Question 1

Under IFPUG's Counting Practices Manual, which component is classified as a Data Function rather than a Transaction Function?

Accepted Answer

Internal Logical File (ILF)

Answer

Internal Logical Files are Data Functions because they represent user-identifiable groups of logically related data maintained within the application boundary.

Question 2

A compliance system receives data from a third-party regulator's database and stores it internally for reporting. How should the regulator's database be counted in IFPUG FPA?

Accepted Answer

As an External Interface File (EIF)

Answer

Data maintained by an external application and referenced (but not maintained) by the counted application is classified as an External Interface File.

Question 3

In IFPUG function point counting, what does the term 'application boundary' define?

Accepted Answer

The conceptual interface between the application being measured and the external world

Answer

The application boundary separates the application being measured from its users and other applications, determining what is counted inside versus outside.

Question 4

A CRCM using IFPUG metrics to estimate a regulatory reporting project finds that a transaction updates data in two ILFs and references one EIF. What is the minimum number of Data Element Types (DETs) that must be counted for the EIF?

Accepted Answer

One DET per unique field referenced by the transaction

Answer

DETs for an EIF are counted as the unique user-recognizable, non-repeated fields that are referenced across all transactions that use that EIF.

Question 5

Which IFPUG complexity level assigns the highest unadjusted function point value to an External Output?

Accepted Answer

High complexity

Answer

High complexity External Outputs are assigned 7 unadjusted function points, the maximum for that transaction type.

CRCM - Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager Practice Test

CRCM - Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager Practice Test

CRCM (IFPUG) 2