Project Management Exam.docx

PROJECT MANAGEMENT EXAM a) How is quality measured on a project? (13 marks) b) "If 50% of the deliverables of a project meet their quality standards then the project is 50% complete." i) Decide if this statement true or false and explain your choice. ii) Identity important factors not mentioned in the statement that a project manager should consider when assessing how well a project is progressing. (12 marks) SOLUTION: You work for a small organization that has just set up an IT department in order to develop a new database system in-house. You have been appointed project manager. a) Write a memorandum to the managing director explaining the need for: i) change control, ii) Configuration management. Highlight at least TWO benefits and ONE disadvantage of each. (12 marks) b) List SIX different roles that need to be carried out by people involved in handling and implementing a request for change within the proposed change control procedure. For each of these six roles identify clearly their specific responsibilities relating to the request for change. (9 marks) c) Name and describe briefly the TWO major elements of a configuration management system.(4 marks) SOLUTIONS