9    SCOPE facilitates more   Accurate and Consistent Counting  

SCOPEhas an inbuilt expert system (FP Decision Maker™), designed by authors and reviewers of the IFPUG Counting Practices Manual, that steps counters through the IFPUG CPM decision logic when trying to determine the type or complexity of a function.  This ensures that counters are reminded of the IFPUG guidelines and make count decisions via a consistent and auditable process.  

SCOPE has a fully indexed ROBOHELP Help system for all functionality.  This help accesses the Total Metrics www site to give the user the very latest HELP for all functionality and embedded Flash Tutorials on most counting activities.  Both HELP and the Tutorials are updated every SCOPE Release and because it is online is updated dynamically whenever we identify another area where it can provide assistance.

• FPW does not provide any automated  counting assistance
• FPW has a much older technology ‘User Manual’ style HELP

Benefits of SCOPE for  Expert Assistance SCOPE saves ‘costs’ of recounting and reduced auditing time by providing an expert system ‘mentor’ to novice counters. Online ‘Flash’ Tutorials for all count activities