Systems Analysis and Design · Unit 10
Project Management and Tools
Exam-focused notes for Project Management and Tools (Systems Analysis and Design, BIT253): what the TU syllabus asks and how it has actually been tested, with 5 solved past questions from this unit.
What this unit covers
- Project management definition
- Project manager common skills
- Project schedule representation
- Network diagram for scheduling
- Gantt charts and scheduling
- CASE tools support for SDLC phases
Project schedule representation
How the project plans can be represented and scheduled? Explain? [5]
A project plan defines what needs to be done, when, and by whom. Representing and scheduling project plans helps project managers track progress, allocate resources, and meet deadlines effectively. --- - The simplest form of project plan representation. - L...
Full solved answer →How do you represent project schedules? Explain. [5]
Note: The reference notes did not contain specific content on this topic. The following answer is based on standard Software Engineering curriculum as taught in BSc CSIT programs. --- A project schedule defines the timeline for completing project activities...
Full solved answer →Project management definition
Why is project management important? How can you use network diagram to schedule software projects? [5]
Project management is important in software development for the following reasons: 1. Meeting Deadlines: Ensures the project is completed within the scheduled time by planning and monitoring progress systematically. 2. Cost Control: Helps keep the project w...
Full solved answer →CASE tools support for SDLC phases
Describe how CASE is used to support each phase of the SDLC. [5]
CASE (Computer-Aided Software Engineering) refers to software tools that automate or assist software developers during the various phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). --- - CASE tools help in project planning, scheduling, and resource esti...
Full solved answer →Project manager common skills
What is project management? Explain common skills of a project manager. [5]
Project management is the process of planning, organizing, directing, and controlling resources (people, time, budget, tools) to achieve specific goals within a defined scope, schedule, and budget. It involves applying knowledge, skills, tools, and techniqu...
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