Tribhuwan University

Institute of Science and Technology

2082

Bachelor Level / Fourth Year / Seventh Semester / Science

Bachelors in Information Technology (BIT402)

(Software Project Management)

Full Marks: 60

Pass Marks: 24

Time: 3 Hours

Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as for as practicable.

The figures in the margin indicate full marks.

Section A

Long Answers Questions

Attempt any TWO questions.
[2*10=20]
1.
Why estimation has to be carried out? Describe different stages of COCOMO II model.[10]
2.
What are different categories of risk? Explain.[10]
3.
Explain Aten process model. What are its principles?[10]
Section B

Short Answers Questions

Attempt any Eight questions.
[8*5=40]
4.
Differentiate between plan, methods and methodologies. [5]
5.
What is an iterative process? How iterative processes can be managed? Explain. [5]
6.
List estimation models. Explain estimation by analogy with example. [5]
7.
Explain different stages of creating project schedule. [5]
8.
Why do you think resource histogram equalization is necessary? Explain with example. [5]
9.
Explain how slip chart and timeline chart helps in visualizing the progress. [5]
10.
What are the advantages of dispersed team? List some of its challenges. [5]
11.
Calculate payback period and ROI for the following project

$\begin{array}{|c|c|}\hline \text{Year} & \text{Project} \\ \hline 0 & -100000 \\ 1 & 50000 \\ 2 & 30000 \\ 3 & 10000 \\ 4 & 20000 \\ 5 & 20000 \\ \hline \end{array}$
[5]
12.
Write short notes on: (a) Restricted tendering process (b) Project closure [5]