MU Information Technology (Semester 7)
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INSTRUCTIONS
(1) Assume appropriate data and state your reasons
(2) Marks are given to the right of every question
(3) Draw neat diagrams wherever necessary
Solve any question 4 Q1(a,b,c,d,e,)
1(a) What is PMBOK Knowledge areas
5 marks
696
1(b) Define the following terms
i) Project
698
ii) Critical path
710
iii) Earned value
1842
iv) Scope creep
1830
v) Scope leap.
1830
5 marks
1(c) Give the difference between product oriented deliverables and project oriented deliverables.
5 marks
1831
1(d) Explain the improtance of feasibility study IT projects.
5 marks
1(e) What is a project Charter.
5 marks
1827
2(a) Explain the phases of project life cycle and compare it with SDLC.
5 marks
701
2(b) Explain Project Planning framework
5 marks
705
3(a) Explain project estimation techniques
5 marks
719
3(b) Explain in brief the objectives of procurement management.
5 marks
1839
4(a) Draw AON diagram and find the activities on critical path. Caculate minimum overall project completion time.
Activity |
Description |
Estimated Duration (Days) |
Predecessor |
A |
Evaluate current technology platform |
2 |
None |
B |
Define user requirement |
5 |
A |
C |
Design webpage layout |
4 |
B |
D |
Set up server |
3 |
B |
E |
Estimate web traffic |
1 |
B |
F |
Test Web pages and links |
4 |
C,D |
G |
Move web pages to production |
3 |
D,E |
H |
Write announcement |
2 |
F,G |
I |
Train users |
5 |
G |
J |
Write report to management |
1 |
H,I |
5 marks
4(b) What is cost benefit analysis in projects? List the steps for performing costs benefit analysis.
5 marks
721
5(a) What is project team? Explain multidisciplinary and Multicultural teams
5 marks
1835
5(b) Explain in brief resource loading, resource allocation and resource levelling.
5 marks
717
6(a) What is the role of implementation plan? Explain in brief the contents of implementation plan of a project.
5 marks
1837
6(b) What is meant by Communication Management ? What are the strategies for an effective communication system.
5 marks
1841