PROJECT PLANNING DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION PDF

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DPPM 902: PROJECT PLANNING DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION DATE: SEPTEMBER 2021

TIME: 3 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS Answer QUESTION ONE and any other TWO questions Do not write on the question paper QUESTION ONE a) Briefly explain the main components of a project design (8 marks) b) Explain how and why the projects originate in an organization. (5 marks) c) State and explain the criteria for selection of a useful project-selection screening model. (6 marks) d) Describe the risk management process (5 marks) e) List and explain any three numeric types of project selection models. (6 marks) QUESTION TWO a) Explain what steps a project manager must take to ensure a smooth project close out and handover (10 marks) b) Discuss any four common reasons why projects fail (5 marks) c) Describe a project close out report (5 marks)

QUESTION THREE a) Explain with the help of a diagram the concept of the Triple constraint and its effect on a project. (8 marks) b) State and explain the main project organisation structures giving their advantages and disadvantages (12 marks)

QUESTION FOUR a) What benefits are acquired by the manager who employs a network method of planning and control? (6 marks)

b) Using the information in the table below, assuming that the project team will work a standard working week (5 working days in 1 week) and that all tasks will start as soon as possible Task Description Duration (Working days) Predecessor(s) A Requirement Analysis 5 B Systems Design 15 A C Programming 25 B D telecoms 15 B E Hardware Installation 30 B F Integration 10 C, D G System Testing 10 E, F H Training/Support 5 G I Handover and Go-Live 5 H (i)

Using the information in the table above construct a network diagram and explain how the information from this could be useful to the project team in planning for the project. (6 marks)

(ii)

Determine the critical path of the project

(2 marks)

(iii)

Calculate the planned duration of the project in weeks

(3 marks)

(iv)

Identify any non-critical tasks and the float (free slack) on each.

(3 marks)

QUESTION FIVE a)

Explain the concept of risk and five ways in which risk can be managed in a project (12 marks) b) State and discuss any four risk response strategies that can be employed in project management (8 marks)...