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·You must submit two separate copies (one Word file and one PDF file) using the Assignment Template on Blackboard via the allocated folder. These files must not be in compressed format.
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·You must use this template, failing which will result in zero mark.
·You MUST show all your work, and text must not be converted into an image, unless specified otherwise by the question.
·Late submission will result in ZERO mark.
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·Use Times New Roman font for all your answers.
Assignment 2
Deadline: Wednesday 16/04/2025 @ 23:59
[Total Mark for this Assignment is 8]
Name: ###
ID: ###
CRN: ###
Instructions:
• You must submit two separate copies (one Word file and one PDF file) using the Assignment Template on
Blackboard via the allocated folder. These files must not be in compressed format.
• It is your responsibility to check and make sure that you have uploaded both the correct files.
• Zero mark will be given if you try to bypass the SafeAssign (e.g. misspell words, remove spaces between
words, hide characters, use different character sets, convert text into image or languages other than English
or any kind of manipulation).
• Email submission will not be accepted.
• You are advised to make your work clear and well-presented. This includes filling your information on the cover
page.
• You must use this template, failing which will result in zero mark.
• You MUST show all your work, and text must not be converted into an image, unless specified otherwise by
the question.
• Late submission will result in ZERO mark.
• The work should be your own, copying from students or other resources will result in ZERO mark.
• Use Times New Roman font for all your answers.
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Question One
Pg. 01
Learning
Outcome(s):
CLO2: State the
best practices in
the IT project
management
processes.
Question One
2 Marks
Assume you are working on an IT project where the following information is
provided.
Earned Value
Planned Value
Actual Cost
8,000
12,000
18,000
Based on the information provided, calculate the following:
•
•
•
•
Cost Variance (CV)
Schedule Variance (SV)
Cost Performance Index (CPI)
Schedule Performance Index (SPI)
Note: You must include the formula used to calculate the requested value.
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Question Two
Pg. 02
Learning
Outcome(s):
CLO3: Develop a
comprehensive IT
project plan for
estimation,
scheduling,
communication,
resource
management,
procurement, risk,
and quality.
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Question Two
2 Marks
The Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT) is used by many project
managers.
a) Explain what is PERT and when is it used.
b) Calculate the PERT weighted average, where:
•
The optimistic time = 8 days
•
The most likely time = 15 days, and
•
The pessimistic time = 28 days
Note: You must include the formula used to calculate the requested value.
Question Three
Pg. 03
Learning
Outcome(s):
CLO4: Evaluate
IT project team
management, and
IT project
performance.
CLO5:
Demonstrate
inspection of the
strategies for
managing change
and assuring
quality in the
conducted
project.
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Question Three
2 Marks
Based on project quality management, explain in your own words how quality
planning ensures that the following scope aspects of IT projects are effectively
addressed:
•
Functionality
•
System outputs
•
Performance
•
Reliability
Question Four
Pg. 04
Learning
Outcome(s):
CLO4: Evaluate
IT project team
management, and
IT project
performance.
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Question Four
2 Marks
Using your own words, discuss 5 of Covey’s habits for project managers to
improve effectiveness and provide an example for each one.
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