Project Management
1 June 2016
Examination Paper
Answer any FIVE (5) questions.
Clearly cross out surplus answers.
Failure to do this will result in only the first FIVE (5) answers
being marked.
Time: 2 hours
The maximum mark for this paper is 100.
Any reference material brought into the examination room must be
handed to the invigilator before the start of the examination.
Answer any FIVE (5) questions
Marks
Question 1
Quality planning is vital to project success. However, the level of quality delivered
must be appropriate to that specified in the project requirement definition or the PID
(Project Initiation Document) document.
20
Select a tool or technique which helps deliver quality assurance and explain its use
within the context of the project lifecycle.
Total 20 Marks
Question 2
a)
WBS stands for Work Breakdown Structure. It is a tool used in the project
planning process. Outline TWO (2) uses for the tool and TWO (2) associated
benefits.
b) Illustrate and discuss a simple example of a WBS.
8
12
Total 20 Marks
Question 3
‘Setting KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) and CSFs (Critical Success Factors) for a
project can often help communication and avoid unrealistic expectations between the
project team and the sponsor stakeholders.’
20
Discuss this statement. Include in your answer simple KPI and CSF examples to
illustrate some of the points you make.
Total 20 Marks
Question 4
a)
Discuss the content of a project quality plan and demonstrate, using examples,
how it can contribute to successful project outcomes.
b) Critically examine TWO (2) approaches to coping with the dynamic and uncertain
aspects of project management practice. Use examples to support your
discussions.
10
10
Total 20 Marks
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Marks
Question 5
a)
Draw a PERT/CPM diagram based upon the information in the following table.
Task/activity
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
Immediate Predecessor
None
A
A, B
A
C
D
F
E, G
H
8
Duration (weeks)
2
3
4
6
2
4
15
2
6
b) From your diagram, work out the project duration.
3
c)
3
Name the critical path for this project.
d) Explain, with justification, the impact if task D is delayed by 2 weeks.
2
e)
4
Explain, with justification, the impact of an extra activity K that takes 6 weeks and
happens after A and before C, with no dependencies on any other activity.
Total 20 Marks
Question 6
a)
Analyse the role that leadership and individual contribution have in achieving
project success.
b) How can research techniques contribute to project management? Use TWO (2)
examples to support your answer.
10
10
Total 20 Marks
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