Write short notes on a. Product based approach b. Project planning [5]
Introduction to Software Project Management
1.
Why do you think software project management is important? Explain. [5]
Managing Contracts
1.
Explain with an example when time and material contract will be beneficial. [5]
Managing People in Software Environments and working in teams
1.
Explain different leadership styles. [5]
Monitoring and Control
1.
How do you think timeline chart play a significant role in monitoring and controlling the project? [5]
Project Evaluation and Program Management
1.
How Net Present Value can be utilized in choosing an appropriate project to invest on? Explain with an example. Calculate ROI if an initial investment is Rs. 5 lakh and projected benefit is Rs. 10 lakhs for 5 years (2 lakhs per year). [10]
2.
How cash flow forecasting is carried out? Explain. [5]
Risk Management and Resource Allocation
1.
What is resource histogram equalization? Why is it carried out? [5]
2.
How risk assessment is carried out? Explain with an example. [5]
Selection of an Appropriate Project Approach
1.
Explain rapid application development. What are its advantages and disadvantages? [10]
Software Effort Estimation
1.
Why do you think effort estimation is required? Explain any one cost estimation model. [10]
Software Quality and Project Closeout
1.
How software quality can be enhanced? Explain. [5]