December 1999
PM217 : PROJECT MANAGEMENT

QUESTION 1 (Compulsory)

Total Marks: 30 Marks

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for Question 1
(a)

Define what is meant by the term Software Project .

 

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(b)

Describe the relationship to risk of each of the following aspects of project management.

(i)Time horizon.[1 mark ]

(ii)Rewards.[1 mark ]

 

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(c)

Briefly describe three approaches used to build a sense of team identity on a project.

 

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(d)

Identify and explain any four ways a system can be implemented.

 

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(e)

(i)What is a structured walk-through?[2 marks ]

(ii)Briefly describe any two rules for conducting a structured walk-through. [2 marks ]

 

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(f)

Give one advantage and one disadvantage of the graphical approach used in Project Management?

 

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(g)

Give three essential characteristics of a good system development method.

 

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(h)

List four qualities that you would look for in hiring a good needs analyst.

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