INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING Examination Control Division [Pr ass Marks [52 2075 Chaitra Time | 3s. ‘TRIBHUVAN UNIVERSITY ‘Subject: ~ Project Management (CT 701) _ KSA848 ] Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable. Attempt All questions, : ‘The figures in the margin indicate Full Marks. Necessary tables are attached herewit a “Assume suitable data if necessary. 2) What is PMBOK? How the external environmental influences on ICT project? - ° [243] ) Define the project portfolio management and what are the key benefits of project portfolio management? a (243) Considering the following activity detail table having all the times in week answer the followings with calculation steps: Tetivity [ Optimistic Time | Most Likely Time [ Pessimistic Time | Preceding Activity A 3 6 9 = B 6 12 24 c 6 9 18 D 3 6 Fil E 9 2 2 F 3 6 i8 G 6 12 24 H 9 18 27 a) Draw the activity network diagram with identification of the critical path, ) Celeulate the expected project completion time in weeks. ©) What will be the probability for completion of the project within () 48 weeks and Gi) one year of the start date? |, BH] “What do you mean by project development life cycle? Explain describing various part, phase, stage and activities ofthe project development life cycle. (10) Why the cost estimation for software project is a bit complex? Explain the EVM technique for the cost control and monitoring, Illustrate an EVA graph with your own values. (34542) Compare the followings: [axa] a) BOQ document vs, RFP document ') Status reporting vs. progress reporting ©) Functional vs. matrix organization @) Boxplot vs. histogram analysis 8) Discuss the basic approach used for Total Quality Management and how to improve Quality management in ICT project? Bj 1) Define project integration management and compate project scope with product scope. [243] Write short notes: [Bxq} a) SWOT Analysis b) Balanced Scorecard ©) Risk Register d) Custom processes for IT Projects‘TRIBHUVAN UNIVERSITY Ex INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING Level Examination Control Division | P: 2076 Ashwin — ‘Subject: - Project Management (CT 701) v ites are required to give their answers in their own words as Y Attempt All questions. Y The figures in the margin indicate Full Marks, - i | Full Marks Assume suitable data Wf necessary. . a) What are the triple constraints of Project? How is project different from operational work? 1342] b) What are the essential interpersonal skill and managerial skill to be a successful Project Manager? 243] 2. Chuchche Consulting Company (3C) is considering a new project for a local hospital to be serviced and they are in planning phase. Answer the following as per the calculations from the different project activities timings of Table-A.. [6343] Duration Preceding (Weeks) Activity Select platform and COTS (Commercial of the 3 - shelf) software B Design for upgrading office network Cc ‘Additional models design/ development D. ‘Model and structure database E Integrate hardware/components 7 G H t I Activity Description >| | oo] > GD ‘System testing System deployment System tuning and hardenin Training material Finalization Technical and end user Training a) Prepare activity network diagram. b) List the critical activities ©) If the project is starting from Baishakb 1, 2076, Prepare a complete schedule of the project activities, including the exact project completion date. 3, a) What are the phases in project life cycle? How does project life cycle differ from ajoo}afrolelala|orfes | af xe] product life cycle? [243] b) Why reporting system is required in a project? Explain the hazards of communication error in a project. [243] 4, What is EVM? Suppose you have a project to be completed in 12 months and the budget of the project is Rs 10 lac. Six months have passed and 6 lac has been spent, but on closer review you find that only 40% of the work has been completed so far. Find the SPI and CPI deduce whether the project is behind or ahead of schedule. [14242+1] 5. Why risk management is important in project management? What are the quantitative risk analysis processes? Write a brief note. BH] 6. What is TQM? Are there quality standards for software industry and services? Relate with other types of standards too, [245] 7. Compare the followings: [4x4] a) Project scoping vs. project closing b) Formal vs. Informal communication o) Sensitivity analysis vs SWOT analysis d) Tender vs, quotation process 8. Write short notes: [3x4] a) Balance scorecard framework b) Future trend of ICT Project ©) Outsourcing and off-shoring options 4) ICT Code of Ethies ¥ERes 2A eee ean net (ie 0 SRE TS INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING [Le | [Fall Marks | 80 eae eat a Tag Examination Control Division | Programme | BEX, BCT Marks | 32 2074 Chaitra ¥ Subject: - Project Management (C7701) Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable. Attempt All questions. ‘The figures in the margin indicate Full Marks. : Assume suitable data if necessary. SS4A4 2) What do you mean by Project Development Lift Cycle? Explain various phases of the project development lit cycle. 15] b) What are the triple constraints of project? What makes a project different from operational work? BH] 2. a) What are the essential interpersonal and managerial skills to be a successful project manager? : : 243) b) "The Project Management Institute's Framework provides a basic structure for understand project managerhent." Justify the statement. i) 3.) The clothing manufacturer, Neplai Luga, is considering introduction a line of cargo pants, made entirely from hemp. The project costs NRs. 4.6 million and will generate cash flows of NRs. 1 thillion for 5 years. What is the payback period? If the interest rate is 0.3% per month; what is the project's NPV? Should the project be accepted? Why or why not? {10} 4, a) Consider the following project and answer the followings: p.sx4] ‘) Construct a network diagram ii) Caleulate the forward pass and backward pass iii) Indentify the critical path b) Calculate the total float on each activity. ‘Activities | Predecessor | Durations (Days) A = i B = 15 Cc A 5 D AB 10 E B 5 E cD 2 G EF 7 5. a) A project manager is having trouble getting a project member to complete their tasks as assigned. What type of communication would the project manager want to use to address this problem initially and why? 13) b) What is PMBOK? And how the external environmental influences on ICT project? 23]a) Why risk response planning is important in project? What are the response strategies for negative'risk? 243] 'b) What is EVM? Suppose you are three month into a six month project. Assume that the budget burn rate is constant and the Budget at Completion (BAC) is Rs 1,20,000/- and Actual cost is Rs 65,000/- and Schedule Performance Index is 1.2. Find the CPI of the project and Estimate at Completion (EAC). Is the project is over budget or under budget? t2n4] . a) What do you mean by Project Procurement Management? Explain the different process adopted for procurement in ICT project? - U4). ) “How Pereto charts help to achieve better quality project? (5) . Write short notes on: 5x4] i) Balance Scorecard COCOMO for IT project Break-even Point jv) Cause and effect diagram¥xalnihation Control Division | Programme | BEX, BCT v v ¥ v 4 \) rRIpHUVAN UNIVERSITY INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING ull Marks | 80 Pass Marks | 32 2075 Ashwin : “Subject: - Project Management (C1701) Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable. Attempt All questions. The figures in the margin indicate Full Marks. Assume suitable data if necessary. a) Whet are the triple constraints of project? How is project different from operational work? b) What are the essential managerial skill and soft skill to be a successful Project Manager? 2) Write the eoncept of project management process groups. How is it related to project, management knowledge areas? (B42) b) Define PMI framework. What are the key benefits of project portfolio management? [2+3] 8) What is PMBOK? And how the external environmental influence on ICT project? [23] b) Define the Project Integration Management and what is the essential information required to create Project Charter? 243] 2) What is system view of project management? Explain about three sphere model of B+] (342] system management. [243] b) Define organization structure. What are the different organizational structures and which type of structure do you fell is the most effective in ICT project? [+4] Construct:a network diagram for this project and explain what is meant by critical path? [1424241] i) Calculate the forward pass and backward pass ii) Calculate the total float on each activity ‘Activities | Predecessor | Duration (Days) START 5 0 A _[START__|3 B START [5 a AB 7 D c 2 E B 4 END DE 0 Suppose you have IT project, which might look after project planning: [2.542.541] TaskID [Name Start__[End Budget 101 Setup Database | Step 1 _| Sept 10 _| Rs. 1,00,0007- 192 Build Application | Step 7 | Sept 20_| Rs. 1,50,000/- Let's assume, project has started on Sep 3% determine that the first task is 20% complete and second task is 10% complete and Budget at completion (BAC) is Rs 2,50,000/- and after reviewing your time and expenses software and compiling any miscellaneous expenses, we determine that actual cost of the first task is Rs, 45,000/- and second task of ‘Actual cost Rs. 20,000/-. Find the SV and CV of the project. Is the project is over budget or under budget?7. a) Quality is one of the most important factors to be considered for effective delivery of project objectives. How quality assurance and quality control are implemented in order to deliver a successful project? b) Why documentation and reporting system is required in a project? Explain the hazards of communication error in project?” 8. a) Why risk response planning is important in project? What are the response strategies for negative risk? 6) What do you mean by Project Procurement Management? Explain the different process adopted for procurement in ICT project? Write short notes on: (any four) i) Balance Scorecard if) SWOT Analysis iii) Contract Closure Procedure iv) Delphi Technique v) ICT Code of Ethics one [5] [243] [243] (4) 2x4]u INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING — | Level Examination Control Division | Programme | 8! ‘TRIBHUVAN UNIVERSITY 2073 Chaitra Tiles Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable. Attempt All questions. . The figures in the margin indicate Full Marks sy Assiime suitable data if necessary. oe 2) What is the project? Explain the triple constraints of project with figure and describe their relationship. Differentiate between ICT project and other project. (14+2+1] b) What is the concept of project management? What are the different skill sets required by the project managers. Discuss some of the knowledge areas and techniques used during project management? (4 2) How are project Portfolio management and Program management related to project management? Discuss. (4) b) What is PMBOK? What are ‘the knowledge contents that falls under PMBOK? 4] a) Describe briefly what happens in each of the five project management process groups (initiating, planning executing, monitoring and controlling and closing). (4) b) Briefly explain the different types project organisation structure. i} Draw the network diagram and trace the eritical path using data below. Calculate the total project duration and total float time, — [1424142] ‘Activities | Predecessor | Duration (Days) A : - Bias (ees 4 - Cc A 2 ‘ D Bai 5 E c i : F ic 2 f ae G DE 4 “ae [sen EG 3 : Given the following information for a one-year project, answer the following questions. Recall that PV is the planned value, EV is the earned value, AC is the actual cost, and BAC is the budget at completion, [42] PV =$23,000, EV = $20,000, A a) b) 9 ad $25,000, BAC = $120,000 What is the cost variance, schedule variance, cost performance index (CPI), and schedule performance index (SPI) for the project? How is the project doing? Is it ahead of schedule or behind schedule? Is it under budget or over budget? Use the CPI to calculate the estimate at completion (EAC) for this project. Is the project performing better or worse than planned? Use the schedule performance index (SPI) to estimate how long it will take to finish this project.6. a) Whats project scope management? Compare project scope with product scope. b) Discuss the concept of Quality Planning. What ate different items related to Cost of Quality in terms of conformance cost and non conformance cost? ©) What do you understand by statement of Work (SOW) in the context of project procurement management? Discuss the tentative content/structure of this document 7. Compare the following: [2.5x4] 2) Qualitative Vs Quantitative Risk Analysis eb) YEO A-shoping opt ritical c™ * ‘f gocumeh) hewomgeting report cd) Quotation VETARder baséef prdvutemen#management 8. Suppose you are undertaking a major project required for completion of your bachelors of engineering, You are required to submit a project proposal to project coordinator office at ‘your campus and in relation to your major project, [2.5x4] a) Draw a WBS that details the entire activity during the project. ») Plan activity duration of each activity in the form of PERT or Gantt diagram. ©) Make a table for cost estimation of each activity 4) Outline the communication management plan for the entire project. 9, Write short notes on: [4x2.5] a) ICT Code of Ethics b) Matrix Organisation ©)Balanced Scorecard d) SWOT Analysis, ‘ weeExamination Control Division 24 ‘TRIBHUVAN UNIVERSITY INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING 2074 Ashwin Y Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable. Y Attempt AU questions. Y. The figures in the margin indicate Full Marks, Y Assume suitable data if necessary. 1. a) What is the project? Explain the triple constraints of project with figure and describe their relationship. [144] b) What are the managerial skills and essential sofi skills to be a successful project manager? [2+3] 2. a) What are the key benefits of project portfolio management? Explain the characteristics of project life cycle with diagram. [243] b) Define PM context as per PMI. Explain the role and responsibility of key project member. +4] 3. a) What are the major causes of failure of the ICT project? Explain how organizational structures influence projects? [213] b) What is system view of project management? Explain about three sphere model of system management. [243] 4, Draw the network diagram and find the critical path using data below. Calculate the forward pass and backward pass and find the total float time. (21242) Activities | Predecessor | Durations (days) START _|- 0 A START__[5 B A 6 Cc START [4 D ¢ 5 E B 7 ¥F E 3 END [DF 0 5. What is EVM? The project has been planned that total estimated cost of project is Rs 5 Lakhs and there are 20 widgets to complete in 10 months duration. At 5* months, it reported that project was completed 40% and it has been spent Rs. 3 Lakhs only, Now calculate Cost Variance and Schedule Variance. Is the project is behind the schedule or ahead schedule? (1424241) 6. a) Define project integration management. What type of information should include while making the project charter? [233] b) Quality is one of the most important factors to be controlled for effective delivery of project objectives. How quality assurance and quality control are implemented in order to deliver a successful project? (517. a) Why communication management is important in IT project? How to run the effective meeting in project? B+] b) Risk management is an essential part of project management. Describe the tisk identification techniques in IT project. roa] . a) What do you mean by Project Procurement Management? Explain the different process adopted for procurement in ICT project? [+4] b) Why reporting system and documentation are required in a project? Explain the hazard of communication errors in a project. [243] 1. Write short notes on: (Any two) [2x4] a) Balanced scorecard b) Contract closure procedure ¢) Out sourcing and off-shoring options 4) ICT code of ethics oyExamination Control Division | S488] 26 “TRIBHUVAN UNIVERSITY INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING 2072 Chaitra Project Management (C1701) Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable. Aitempt All questions. ‘The figures in the margin indicate Full Marks. Aésume suitable data if necessary. a) What is project? Explain the triple constraints of project with figure. (2+3] b) What are the essential interpersonal and managerial skills to be a successful project manager? (51 What are the major causes of failure of the ICT project? Describe what bodies of Knowledge are required by a PM to contribute for «successful project imptementaion. [3*4] Consider the below table as the different WBS related job (activity) and sequences as per the project plan for a MIS building project. Times listed are in weeks and the activity network proceeds from 1* node to 10” node following the table sequences. Draw the critical path network diagram and calculate the total project time and total network slack time of this project. [51343] ‘DeMarco states that "you cannot control what you cannot measre”. Considering fram software projec mansze"'s perspective, justify with relevant example?A project manager can modify three basic elements of a software project: the resources available, the time available and the amount of produet to bé built. Describe how each of these three can be varied during a development process in order to ensure the resulting software is of high quality. (6 Explain about the integrated change control in detail, (9) Suppose you are managing a software development project. The project is expected to be completed in 8 months at a cost of Rs.50,000/- per month. After 2 months, you realize ‘that the project is 30 percent completed at a cost of Rs 200,000/-. Determine whether the project is on-time and on-budget after 2 months. Calculate Cost and Schedule Performance Index. 18] What is difference between communication skills and communication management? How does the communication skill help to resolve conflicts in ICT project? Explain with example, Br] Quality, is one of the most important factors to be controlled for effective delivery of Project objectives. How quality assurance and quality control are implemented in order to deliver a successful project? Describe. (8) Compare the followings: Bs] ') Decision Tree vs. Tornado Analysis for risk management ‘Quotation based purchase vs. Tender based purchase for procurement process _ iil) Consistency vs. completeness in requirements engineering |. Write short notes on: 3] ’) Balanced scorecard framework ii) Project management maturity model iii) Responsibility assignment matrix ae| | | | an ‘TRIBHUVAN UNIVERSITY Exam. Ree eee INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING | i Level eee t Ful i 30 Examination Control Division | Programme | BEX, BCT _| Pass M Marks |32_ | S888] | 2073 Shrawan [Year/Part {IV/T hrs. Subject: Project Management (C1701) Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable. Attempt All questions. ‘The figures in the margin indicate Full Marks, Assume suitable data if necessary. a) What is PMBOK? What are the knowledge contents that falls under PMBOK? [4] b) What are the Key benefits of project portfolio management? Explain the characteristics of project life cycle with diagram. (243) a) How can IT projects be classified? Write about the challenges of IT projects, 22) b) Explain the key elements of project proposal. [5] Produce a critical path network diagram, showing the earliest start times and latest start ‘imes for each task, using the data in the table below. Calculate the total projeet time and ‘total network slack time. (5+3+2] Task Task name Duration | Starts after code ‘completion of task{s) PLAN _| Plan project 3 REQ _ | Capture requirements 3__ | PLAN AGREE_| Agree requirements with customer 2 | REQ DESIGN | Design system 10__| AGREE CODE _| Code system 12___| DESIGN ID__| Identify subcontractors 3___| DESIGN BUY _| Buy-in subcontractor code 5 D INTEG _| Integrate code and buy-in code 6 _| CODE, BUY TRAIN | Train staff 5___| DESIGN REL _| Release system 4 | INTEG, TRAIN a) What are the key features in change control on TT projects? Explain about input, tools and techniques and output of integrated change control. +3] by What is project scope management? And compare Project scope with product Seope, [2+] Risk Management is an essential part of project management, Describe three typical risks ‘that can occur in a software project and for each of these risks suggest two possible countermeasures. «= (3) What is eamed value analysis? A project is scheduled for the time of 12 months. The estimated cost of project is $400000. After 3 months, evaluation is done and it is identified that 40% of work is accomplished but $200000 cost has been incurred, Now calculate cost and schedule variance for the project. (2+6]a 8. What are tools and techniques for Total Quality Management? And write possible steps to improve quality IT project. Compare the following: 3} i) Traceability vs. Adaptability in reviewing steps ii) Horizontal vs. vertical communication and their degree of formalness iif) Control charts vs. Cause and effect charts for quality assessment Write short notes on: Bx} [443] Balanced Scorecard SWOT Analysis Contract Closure Procedure see21 TRIBHUVAN UNIVERSITY INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING | BE Examination Control Division | Programme | BEX, BCT 2071 Shawan iy art WIT Y Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable. Y Attempt All questions. Y The figures in the margin indicate Full Marks, Y Assume suitable data if necessary. 1. a) What is a project, and what are its main attributes? Why do you think that there is a renewed interest in ICT project management? {5} b) Explain how would you be an effective project manager. 3] 2. a) What are the drivers for successful project? Construct the typical project life eyele for an electronic project. 1243} b) Briefly explain the differences between functional, matrix and project organizations. Describe how each structure affects the management of the project. (3 3. Map a project management process groups to the area of knowledge for a project to establish ten GSM towers in a city. Assume comfortable data before mapping, v7 4, a) Draw a PERT diagram based on the activity and also calculate the project duration referring to the table below? (342 ‘Bependent ‘Task On __| Duration a one: aaa] 8 None 8 ¢ None 3 D a 4 [se c 2 [7 “a08 é : ieee A 8 b) What are different processes under the knowledge area of project cost management? Discuss the method of cost control using earried value management (EVM). 3] 5, You are appointed as a project manager in a Government office whose responsibility is to implement online payment system with base to system development methodologies explain the IT product service development life cycle. Assume other parameters on your own. [7] 6. Being an IT project manager in a reputed IT company how are you going to ensure the quality of the system developmented. 6 7. Why a reporting system is required in a project? Explain the hazards of communication error in a project. [243] 8, Suppose you are undertaking a major project required for completion of your bachelors of engineering. You are required to submit a project proposal to project coordinator office at your campus. a) Draw a WBS that details the entire activity during the project. 2.5] b) Estimate activity duration of each activity in the form of PERT or Gantt diagram. 25] ©) Make a table for cost estimation of activities? 2.5) 4) Outline the quality management plan for the entire project, 25) 9, Write short notes on: [4x4] a) Quantitative Risk Analysis and Modeling Techniques b) Procurement Management Process Flow ¢) Balance Score card d) Future trend of IT ProjectsExamination Control Division S448) 21 TRIBHUVANUNVeRSiTY RE INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING E | FullMarks | 80 2070 Chaitra Project Management (C7701) Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable. Attempt All questions. The figures in the margin indicate Full Marks. Assume suitable data if necessary. . a) List out the characteristics of a project. Explain the role of effective feasibility study for the successful completion of a project. b) What is the role of project manager? What are suggested skills for all project ‘managers and for information technology project managers? a) What is project management institute (PMI)? How is it related to project management? Discuss PMI framework in relation with project management. b) Explain with example the concept of drivers of project success and inhibitors of project success. a), Discuss the concept of project management process groups (PGs). How is it related to project management knowledge area? Give the example of two processes with necessary inputs, tools and techniques and outputs, Define work break down structure and its importance in project management. What are different ways/approaches to prepare a work breakdown structure for a project? What do you understand by Quality planning, Quality Assurance and Quality Control? Explain different approaches to these processes, ») Why better: communication management is critical for projeets? Discuss the ‘communication management plan that should be considered for ICT projects, a) Explain the integrated change control process in depth. b) Define WBS technique in scope management. Being an IT project manager how are you going to manage an IT based project that demands regular updates with new trends in market. Consider you are hired as a consultant in a IT college where every year 50 students are admitted in 4 year program. You are asked to prepare a tender. Specification document for setting up a digital library to be set-up on that college. State your all assumptions that ‘you will be making while preparing the document. If schedule performance index (SPI) is 0.75 in a mega project undergoing near Devikapur district with earned value of being 60. Now calculate the planned value and also state whether the project is ahead schedule or behind schedule. ‘Write short notes on: (any five) 8) Balanced Scorecard b) Tornado analysis ©) Critical path analysis 4d) Decision tree analysis ¢) Trends in cloud computing £) Outsourcing and off-shoring options te [+2] 1 4] 243] 4) [5] (4) [3] 4 Bl (5] (6) {6] [4x5]“0 URISHUVAN UNIVERSILY INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING NEX, BCT | Pass Marks |32 | Tid istic ee a haa Attempt AUl questions. The figures in the margin indicate Full Marks, Assume suitable data if necessary. SAS 1. a) Explain the triple constraints of Project with figure and describe their relationship? __[2+2] b) What are the essential interpersonal and managerial skill to be a successful project manager? [5] 2. a) Explain the Project Management Institute's (PMI) framework. 4] b) What is PMBOK? What are the knowledge contents that falls under PMBOK? (+4] ©) Explain various types of matrix organization. (4) 3. Compare project management with project portfolio management. Explain the characteristics of simple generic life cycle with necessary diagrams [144] 4, What is Eamed Value Management (EVM)? Derive the formulas that are used in schedule and cost performance, explain their significances, [14343] 5. A big software project is under consideration for development, Overall 10 different activities as WBS are identified as listed below table with their timings in number of weeks. Activities | a [m]| 6] G2 17 fips (ayes (ais s4n)a7, Where @4) [10 [15 [48 Opstimistic time G,5)_| 12 | 20 [26 Pessimistic time ayes |Baa|a7s(e16 m= most likely time (Gis fea] e786 i G7 |s 8 [ii : (Ges leoe| ses ei4 i (7S) nO i2e| 215) (Goya eialeas| a7, | Calculate the following: a) What is the expected time of completion of the project? B) b) What is the probability of completing the project in 34 weeks? Bl ©) What is the probability of the activity 7 being completed in the twentieth week? BI 6. Explain different types of Risk and illustrate the Risk management model with block diagram according to PMI, Project Risk Management process. im 7. Define project integration management. Explain the necessary inputs, tools and techniques and outputs to develop a project charter. tg] 8. Does effective communication management skill reduce the associated risk of an IT project? Explain with example, il 9. What makes the project procurement process of very crucial component in project management? What are typical issues to be considered in e-bidding as a procurement processing tool? +4] 10, Write short notes on: 3x5] a) COCOMO (constructive cost model) for IT project | b) Contract closure procedure ©) Balanced scorecard framework d) Pare to analysis e) Quality Audit Plan.26 TRIBHUVAN UNIVERSITY INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING (Year? Y Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable. Y Attempt All questions. Y The figures in the margin indicate Full Marks. Y Assume suitable data if necessary. 1. a) Briefly explain the traits of being an effective and ineffective project manager? RH] b) Explain the necessity of IT Project Management? How do you perform feasibility study in IT project? [242] 2. a) Explain about knowledge areas of PMI framework. (4 'b) Describe project management? Explain the roles and responsibilities of key project members. (242) 3. What is a project charter? How do you develop a project charter, explain the inputs and tools and techniques to develop it. (2+5] 4) A project work consists of the following activities as listed below in table. 9) Betivity Description Diraion ir days ‘AG2) Siar earth work 3 B-4) Vendor selection 2 a CA-7) ‘Start handlin, T ; Da) Gontinue earth work 3 ee . FE6® Finish eath worle 2 (4-5) | Ordering raw material 4 G8) Excavation for drains 6 x T1G-6) | _ Receiving raw material 3 T(6-9) Base concreting 4 T0-8) Continue handin 4 K(8-9) ‘Laying drains = Draw the network diagram and trace the critical path of the network. What are the various timings and the total duration of the above project? 5, What do you mean by Project Procurement management and what are the different processes adopted for procurement? 5) 6. Explain various tools and techniques for performance reporting. [5] 7. If eamed value is twice its actual cost for a project, calculate its cost performance index and cost variance percentage. Is the project over/under budget? (6) 8, a) Is there always a tradeoff between quality and productivity? Explain with an IT related exemple, G) b) What are the possible steps to improve project quality? (4) 9. What are the essential components of project scope management? Explain. {5] 10. Write short notes on: [5x4] a) Sensitivity analysis b) The Balanced Scorecard c) Six sigma : 4) Project Management Maturity €) Decision tree analysis weea ‘TRIBHUVAN UNIVERSITY yay ee INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING 2070 Ashad Subject: - Project Management (C1701) Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable. Attempt All questions. The figures in the margin indicate Full Marks, Assume suitable data if necessary. What is a project? List out its characteristics. (242). What are different skill sets required by a project manager? Briefly explain each ofthem. [5] Define project management body knowledge. Ry Explain about Project Management Institute Framework. fo a * What are the phases in project life cycle? How does a project life cycle differ from a product life cycle? 5] Explain a Matrix Organization Structure with it's advantages and disadvantages. [4] 7. Discuss the concept’ of project management. process groups (PGs). List down two processes of project management process group with their inputs, tools and techniques, and output. : 4 8, Explain about Integrated Change Control in IT project development. [5] 9. Why is it important to determine activity sequencing on projects? What are different diagrams/methods that can be used to sequence activities in the project? [3] 10. Given the following information for one-year project, use Earned Value Management (EVM) method to calculate, cost variance, schedule variance, cost performance index (CPI) and Schedule performance index (SPI) for the project. (6) Planned Value = NPR 23,000 Earned Value =NPR 20,000 ‘Actual Cost = NPR 25,000 Budget at Completion = NPR 1,20,000 11, What is a Maturity Model for software development? Explain them. [5] 12. Explain about the necessity of information distribution and its tools and techniques. (5) 13, What are different tools and techniques for risk identification? Discuss brainstorming and Delphi Technique for risk management, 4] 14, What is a procurement process? How is it performed in a project? [4] 15. Discuss about IT project management methodology. 5] 16. Write short note on: [26] a) Project stakeholders b) Project management information system ¢) Critical Chain Scheduling oy @) Categories of Risk 6) Balanced Score Card ) “Constructive Cost Model (COCOMO)