PTU (Punjab Technical University)
Course Code: BTCS 614-18
Course Title: Software Project Management
EXAM-ORIENTED
QUESTION BANK
MODULE 1: Introduction
Project Evaluation and Planning
Topics Covered:
Activities in Software Project Management | Overview of Project Planning
Stepwise Planning | Contract Management | Software Processes and Process Models
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BTCS 614-18 | Software Project Management | Module 1
UNIT NAME: MODULE 1 - INTRODUCTION
Project Evaluation and Planning - Activities in Software Project Management, Overview of
Project Planning, Stepwise Planning, Contract Management, Software Processes and Process
Models.
SECTION A - 2 MARKS (20 Questions)
Instructions: Answer all questions. Each question carries 2 marks.
Q1. Define Software Project Management.
Q2. What is Project Evaluation?
Q3. List any four activities in Software Project Management.
Q4. What is the purpose of Project Planning?
Q5. Define Stepwise Planning.
Q6. What is a Software Process?
Q7. Name any two Software Process Models.
Q8. What is Contract Management?
Q9. Define Project Scope.
Q10. What are the key components of a Project Plan?
Q11. What is the role of a Project Manager?
Q12. Define Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
Q13. What is a Milestone in project management?
Q14. What is the difference between a Project and a Process?
Q15. Define Risk in the context of software projects.
Q16. What is a Deliverable?
Q17. List any two objectives of Project Planning.
Q18. What is the purpose of a Feasibility Study?
Q19. Define Project Schedule.
Q20. What is the importance of Stakeholder Analysis?
SECTION B - 5 MARKS (10 Questions)
Instructions: Answer any five questions. Each question carries 5 marks.
Q1. Explain the key activities involved in Software Project Management with a diagram.
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Q2. Describe the overview of Project Planning and its importance in software
development.
Q3. Explain Stepwise Planning approach with suitable examples.
Q4. Discuss the role and responsibilities of a Project Manager in software projects.
Q5. Explain the concept of Contract Management in software projects with its key
elements.
Q6. Compare and contrast between Waterfall and Agile process models.
Q7. Describe the different types of Software Processes used in project management.
Q8. Explain the importance of Project Evaluation in the initial phase of a project.
Q9. Discuss the various phases involved in software project planning.
Q10. Explain the concept of Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) with an example.
SECTION C - 10 MARKS (10 Questions)
Instructions: Answer any five questions. Each question carries 10 marks.
Q1. Explain the various activities in Software Project Management in detail. Draw a neat
diagram showing the interrelationship between these activities.
Q2. Discuss the Overview of Project Planning in detail. Explain the stepwise planning
approach with a suitable case study.
Q3. Describe the different Software Process Models in detail. Compare their advantages
and disadvantages with appropriate diagrams.
Q4. Explain Contract Management in software projects. Discuss its phases, key elements,
and the role of contract in project success.
Q5. What is Project Evaluation? Explain the different techniques used for project
evaluation with suitable examples.
Q6. Explain the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) models. Compare Waterfall,
Spiral, and Agile models with their applications.
Q7. Discuss the importance of Project Planning in software development. Explain the
various components of a Project Plan with a template.
Q8. Explain the concept of Work Breakdown Structure (WBS). How does it help in
project scheduling? Illustrate with an example project.
Q9. Describe the stepwise project planning process. How does it ensure successful project
execution? Support your answer with a case study.
Q10. Discuss the role of software processes in project management. Explain how different
process models affect project outcomes with comparative analysis.
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SECTION D - REPEATED QUESTIONS (2020-2026 Trend)
These questions have been frequently asked in PTU [Link] examinations. High priority for exam
preparation.
1. Define Software Project Management and explain its importance. (Repeated in 2020,
2022, 2024)
2. Explain the activities in Software Project Management with a diagram. (Repeated in
2021, 2023, 2025)
3. What is Project Planning? Discuss its objectives and importance. (Repeated in 2020,
2022, 2024)
4. Describe the Stepwise Planning approach in detail. (Repeated in 2021, 2023)
5. Explain Contract Management and its key components. (Repeated in 2020, 2022,
2025)
6. Compare Waterfall and Agile models with diagrams. (Repeated in 2020, 2021, 2023,
2025)
7. What is a Software Process? Explain different process models. (Repeated in 2020,
2022, 2024)
8. Explain Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) with an example. (Repeated in 2021,
2023, 2025)
9. Discuss the role of a Project Manager in software projects. (Repeated in 2020, 2022,
2024)
10. Explain Project Evaluation techniques with examples. (Repeated in 2021, 2023)
11. Describe the phases of Software Project Planning. (Repeated in 2020, 2022, 2025)
12. What are the key elements of a Project Plan? Explain. (Repeated in 2020, 2023, 2024)
13. Compare different SDLC models with their applications. (Repeated in 2021, 2022,
2024)
SECTION E - MOST IMPORTANT TOPICS (Top 10)
These topics have the highest probability of appearing in examinations. Focus on these for effective
preparation.
1. Software Project Management - Definition, Activities, and Importance
2. Project Planning - Overview, Objectives, and Components
3. Stepwise Planning Approach - Steps and Implementation
4. Contract Management - Phases, Elements, and Significance
5. Software Process Models - Waterfall, Agile, Spiral, Iterative
6. Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) - Creation and Benefits
7. Project Evaluation Techniques and Feasibility Study
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8. Role and Responsibilities of a Project Manager
9. Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Models
10. Project Scheduling and Milestone Definition
EXAMINATION PREPARATION TIPS
Section Preparation Strategy
Focus on definitions, key terms, and brief explanations. Write 3-4
Section A (2 Marks)
sentences per answer.
Include diagrams, comparisons, and detailed explanations. Cover
Section B (5 Marks)
all aspects of the topic.
Provide comprehensive answers with diagrams, examples,
Section C (10 Marks)
advantages/disadvantages. Write in structured format.
Table 1: Examination Preparation Strategy
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