University of Sargodha M.Sc. 4"' Semester Examination 2025 Paper: IT Project Management (IT-4349) Subject: I.T

University of Sargodha

M.Sc. 4"' Semester Examination 2025

Paper: IT Project Management (IT-4349)

Subject: I.T

Time Allowed: 02:30 Hours

Maximum Marks: 60

Note: Objective part is compulsory. Attempt any three questions from subjective part.

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(Compulsory)

Objective Part

Q.1.

Write short answers of the following in 2-3 lines each on your answer sheet.

i.

In the context of "Albrecht function point analysis"

(2*12)

', give an example of "External inquiry".

ii.

What is the difference between objectives and goals of a project?

111.

What is a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)?

iv.

In the context of Network Models (that represent activities and their relationships), what is meant

by Hammock activities?

V.

vi.

vii.

viii.

IX.

Provide a few advantages of project portfolio management.

Provide two disadvantages of the "Incremental Delivery" approach of software development.

Why may some managements favour the waterfall approach?

Discuss the analogy-based effort estimation technique.

When preparing a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), what problems arise if a WBS has too great

or too shallow depth?

x.

xi.

xii.

What is the purpose of the critical path method in the context of network planning models?

Write down the steps performed during Red/Amber/Green (RAG) reporting.

What is meant by earned value analysis?

Subjective Part

(3*12)

Q.2. In the context of software development methods, discuss the Dynamic Systems Development

Method in detail.

Q.3.

Discuss the following cost-benefit evaluation techniques:

• Return on Investment

• Net Present Value

Q.4.

Discuss the COCOMO model. How does it perform effort estimation?

Q.5.

Discuss Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT) in detail with the help of an example.

Q.6.

Discuss the Gantt chart and the Slip chart with the help of an example of each.

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