COMP 445 Software Process and Project Management Assignment 1 2012-2013‚ Term 1 Due date: Nov. 6 Total Mark: 50 Submit a hardcopy of your assignment in Class Question 1 (a) Identify 3 problems with estimating effort too early in the project. (3 marks) (b) Identify 3 ways that you can overcome these problems if you are asked to do early estimation? (6 marks) Question 2 The table below shows the dependency of activities in a project. Activity Duration Dependent on
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Short answer questions – write one or two paragraphs (no bullet points) 1. Project managers frequently face competing constraints. Identify these common constraints and describe approaches that project managers can use to make the trade-offs required to succeed The time constraint refers to the amount of time available to complete a project. The cost constraint refers to the budgeted amount available for the project. The scope constraint refers to what must be done to produce the project’s end result
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------------------------------------------------- BSc 16 (Sri Lanka) ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- Project Management (MIS2002L) ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- STUDY GUIDE -------------------------------------------------
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Student Response Value A. program B. process C. project 100% D. portfolio Score: 2/2 Which of the following is not an attribute of a project? Student Response Value A. projects are unique B. projects are developed using progressive elaboration C. projects have a primary customer or sponsor D. projects involve no uncertainty 100% Score: 2/2 Which of the following is not part of the triple constraint of project management? Student Response Value A. meeting
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COVENTRY UNIVERSITY Faculty of Engineering & Computing M28 EKM Project Management Introduction 1 Module Tutors Dr Anthony Olomolaiye – Module Leader • E-mail: a.olomolaiye@coventry.ac.uk Mr Andrew Bell – Associate HoD • E-mail: a.bell@coventry.ac.uk Dr Miles – Senior Lecturer • E-mail: e.read@coventry.ac.uk 2 Introduction Rules of Engagement You are expected to behave in a very professional manner Lectures start promptly The door will probably be locked 10
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Chapter 7 – Discussion Questions – 1‚4‚6‚7 page 284 1. Discuss why many information technology professionals may overlook project cost management and how this might affect completing projects within budget. Information technology professionals do not understand basic accounting and finance principles to be able to do a net present value analysis return on investment and payback analysis. It should also be considered that new technologies or software development expenses are very inaccurate
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of Project Management Looking for a way to stay ahead of the pack in today’s competitive and chaotic global economy‚ companies are turning to project management to consistently deliver business results. Disciplined project management starts at the portfolio level‚ where the strategic vision drives initial investments and where value measures are established. A fully aligned project‚ program and portfolio management strategy encompasses the entire organization‚ dictating project execution
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STUDY GUIDE EMPM5103 Principles of Project Management CENTRE FOR GRADUTE STUDIES STUDY GUIDE EMPM5103 Principles of Project Management First Edition (September 2011) Writer: Dr David Goh Publisher: Centre for Instructional Design & Technology Open University Malaysia First Published: September 2011 Copyright © Open University Malaysia (OUM) All rights reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced in any form or by any means without the written permission of
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Technology Projects‚ Sixth Edition Schwalbe Note: See the text itself for full citations. Understand the growing need for better project management‚ especially for information technology projects Explain what a project is‚ provide examples of information technology projects‚ list various attributes of projects‚ and describe the triple constraint of projects Describe project management and discuss key elements of the project management framework‚ including project stakeholders
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PMP Project Management Professional Study Guide by Joseph Phillips ISBN:0072230622 McGraw-Hill © 2004 (588 pages) This book shows you not only what‚ but how to study for the PMP exam. With 100% complete coverage of all exam objectives and simulated questions‚ this guide covers project initiation‚ scope management‚ quality assurance‚ and more. CD Content Table of Contents PMP Project Management Professional Study Guide Introduction Part I - Project Initiation Ch apt - Introducing Project Management
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