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CORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
INSTITIÚID TEICNEOLAÍOCHTA CHORCAÍ
Autumn Examinations 2010/
Module Title: IT Project Management
Module Code: COMP 7012
School: Computing and Mathematics
Programme Title: Bachelor of Science in Computing – Award Bachelor of Science in Computing in IT Support – Award
Programme Code: KCOMP_7_Y KITSU_7_Y
External Examiner(s): Ms. Ann Meagher Internal Examiner(s): Mr. John O’Brien
Instructions: Answer any FOUR questions.
Duration: 2 Hours
Sitting: Autumn 2011
Requirements for this examination:
Note to Candidates: Please check the Programme Title and the Module Title to ensure that you have received the correct examination paper. If in doubt please contact an Invigilator.
Q1. (a)
(i) Identify and elaborate on two reasons for working in projects. [4 Marks] (ii) How does PRINCE2 define a project? [2 Marks] (iii)What does the acronym PRINCE stand for? [1 Mark] (iv) Differentiate between a product lifecycle and a project lifecycle. [4 Marks]
(b) Explain, briefly, the relationship between corporate/programme organisation and projects. [4 Marks]
(c) Identify, and elaborate on, five benefits that can be expected from the adoption of a project management methodology, such as PRINCE2. [10 Marks]
Q2. (a) (i) In PRINCE2, which of the following is NOT a valid Risk Management action? Prevention; Denial; Reduction; Transference. (ii) In PRINCE2, why is a copy of the Project Issue always returned to the author? (iii)Complete the following: In PRINCE2, all potential changes are dealt with as... (iv) PRINCE2 lists a number of reasons why it is seldom desirable and/or possible to plan an entire project in detail at the start. State any two such reasons. (v) In PRINCE2, what period of time and/or project-work is covered by an Exception Plan? [10 Marks]
(b) Elaborate on each of the following PRINCE2 elements: (i) Configuration management [5 Marks] (ii) Change Control [5 Marks] (iii)Directing a project [5 Marks]
Use the following headings to structure your presentation: Purpose of Necessary or not (State your reasons) Likely outcome if not undertaken Claimed benefits
Q3. (a) The system development lifecycle covers the entire life of a system, from feasibility study up to and including maintenance. A project lifecycle , typically, covers the delivery of whatever has been defined as constituting the end-product of a project. (i) Explain how the traditional lifecycle model known as the Waterfall model/linear sequential model might be applied on an IT project. [7 Marks] (ii) The Dynamic Systems Development Method, (DSDM), Consortium owns the agile lifecycle model known as DSDM. Identify, and elaborate on, the principles embraced in the 2007 version of DSDM. [10 Marks]
(b) Describe, in detail, the Quality Review Technique, used by PRINCE2. [8 Marks]
Q5. (a) Consider the following functions of leadership: (i) Executive; (ii) Scapegoat; (iii)Arbitrator.
Identify, and elaborate briefly on, four other functions of leadership. [6 Marks]
(b) Elaborate on John Adair’s leadership model. Your presentation should address each of the following: (i) Needs of the team; (ii) Needs of the task; (iii)Needs of the individual. [9 Marks] (c) Explain the influence that each of the following business trends Have had on the increased the use of international/virtual teams: (i) Globalisation; (ii) Off-shore working; (iii)Increased problem complexity; (iv) Use of information technology. [10 Marks]
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