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Dec 6, 2023
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Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (10 marks)
1.
Which of the following is NOT an activity of management?
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a) Planning
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b) Organizing
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c) Debugging
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d) Controlling
2.
An objective-driven project:
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a) Focuses on creating a specific product.
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b) Aims to meet certain objectives that can be achieved in various ways.
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c) Has no set objectives.
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d) None of the above.
3.
Which of the following falls under the responsibilities of a Project Manager?
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a) Debugging software issues
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b) Creating clear project objectives
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c) Coding software functionalities
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d) Designing app interfaces
4.
Which of the following is a typical problem with software projects?
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a) Too many objectives
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b) Poor estimates
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c) Not enough stakeholders
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d) Lack of equipment
5.
What type of management emphasizes a very adaptive management style?
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a) Structural management
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b) Change management
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c) Situational management
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d) None of the above
Section B: Short Answer Questions (15 marks)
6.
Distinguish between an embedded system and an information system using examples. (5
marks)
7.
In the context of software project management, what do you understand by the term
"triple constraint"? (5 marks)
8.
Describe the key differences between a program manager and a project manager. (5
marks)
Section C: Case Study (25 marks)
Consider a scenario where a startup company "EduTech Innovations" is planning to introduce a
new virtual reality (VR) module to its existing online education platform. This VR module will
allow students to have a 3D learning experience, especially for complex subjects like anatomy,
engineering designs, and architecture.
Questions:
9.
Identify and categorize the stakeholders for this project. (8 marks)
10. Given the novelty and complexity of VR technology, what could be potential risks
involved in this project? List and explain at least three. (6 marks)
11. As the project manager, explain how you would apply the decision-making process for
selecting the right VR technology/tool among various available options. (6 marks)
12. Would this project of introducing a VR module be more product-based or objective-
based? Justify your answer. (5 marks)
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