DR. R. K.
SHANMUGAM COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCE, KALLAKURICHI
MODEL EXAMINATION – 2024
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Name of the Candidate: Date:
College Code: 302 Max. Marks: 75
Programme Code & Name : 214 & B. Sc., Computer Science Time: 3 Hrs
Course Code & Name: 22UCSCE58-2: Software Project Management
Part – A 10 x 1 = 10 Marks
(Answer ALL Questions)
1. What is the primary purpose of the Vision and Scope document in Software
Project Management?
2. Name any two estimation methods used in software project estimation.
3. Which of the following is used to represent project schedules visually?
a) WBS c) Project Plan
b) Gantt Chart d) Product Life Cycle
4. Match the following
List – I List – II
A PERT 1 Bar Chart
B CPM 2 Critical Path
C Gantt Chart 3 Time Estimation
D Milestone Chart 4 Progress Tracking
A B C D A B C D
(A) 1 2 3 4 (B) 4 1 3 2
(C) 4 1 2 3 (D) 3 2 1 4
5. Match the following
A: Cost Variance (CV) 1. Difference between earned value and planned value
B: Schedule Variance (SV) 2. Two programmers working together
C: Pair Programming 3. Difference between earned value and actual cost
(A) X:3, Y:1, Z: 2 (B) X:1, Y: 2, Z: 3
(C) X:3, Y:2, Z: 1 (D) X:2, Y:1, Z:3
6. Which of the following is a type of testing focused on checking the correctness of
individual components?
a) Integration Testing c) System Testing
b) Unit Testing d) Acceptance Testing
7. What does SEI CMM stand for in Software Engineering?
a) Software Engineering Institute Capability Maturity Model
b) System Evaluation Index Capability Maturity Model
c) Software Evaluation Institute Controlled Maturity Model
d) Software Engineering Inspection Capability Management Model
(1/2)
8. What is the purpose of version control in Software Configuration Management?
9. Which of the following is part of the Risk Management Process?
10. Elucidate the Deskcheck.
Part – B 5 x 7 = 35 Marks
Answer ALL Questions
11. (a) Briefly explain the stages of the Project Management Cycle.
(OR)
(b) What are the objectives of Software Project Planning?
12. (a) Explain the difference between the Project Life Cycle and Product Life Cycle.
(OR)
(b) What are the main types of Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)?
13. (a) Explain the concept of Earned Value Analysis and its importance in project
monitoring.
(OR)
(b) What are the different types of software reviews, and how do they contribute
to error tracking?
14. (a) Explain the importance of software quality attributes and list some key
attributes.
(OR)
(b) What are the levels of testing in software development, and how do they
differ?
15. (a) Explain the concept of Software Configuration Items and their role in
Configuration Management.
(OR)
(b) What are the key steps involved in the Risk Management Process?
Part – C 3 x 10 = 30 Marks
Answer ANY THREE Questions
16. Discuss in detail the structure of a Software Project Management Plan and its
components.
17. Discuss Network Diagrams, focusing on PERT and CPM techniques, and explain their
relevance in project scheduling.
18. Discuss in detail the interpretation of Earned Value Indicators, focusing on Cost
Variance (CV), Schedule Variance (SV), Cost Performance Index (CPI), and
Schedule Performance Index (SPI).
19. Discuss the SEI Capability Maturity Model (CMM) and its relevance to software
quality assurance.
20. Discuss in detail the Risk Breakdown Structure (RBS) and how it helps in risk
identification and analysis during the Risk Management Process.
(2/2)