A specific project task has been estimated to require 100 work hours to complete. Using the adjustment factors in Figures 12.7 and 12.8, adjust this estimate to reflect the following.

Figure 12.7

Figure 12.8

a. The complexity is judged to be quite simple.

b. The task is assigned to a “junior” whose competency level is low.

c. Average knowledge is available, and average knowledge is required.

Required

What is the adjusted time estimate? Are adjustments of these types worthwhile?

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Standard Man-Days for Interviews People to Be Interviewed Interviewed Standard Man-Day Allowance Number to Be Total Man-Days Managers 4 0.5 2 Supervisors 17 1.0 17 Technical Staff 18 1.5 27 Clerical Staff 8. 0.5 4 Total 47 50 Complexity Factors Simple ourseSma 0.50-0.75 Average 1.00-1.50 Complex 2.00-2.50 Complexity judgment for the case in point is "somewhat above average Assign a factor of 1.30 Adjusted man-days = standard man-days times complexity factor = 50 x 1,30 = 65 adjusted man-days