Question 2 (Marks: 15)
Create a WBS for the project. Given the size of the project, the WBS should include up to the third
level and must demonstrate dividing work up to multiple work items. A graphic chart must be
used.
Refer to the APPENDIX B for the Marking Rubric.
Required
Allocation
of Marks
WBS is adequately developed and meets the requirements as outlined in the
question:
• Level 0- level 3 is adequately used/applied. 3
3
Outstanding
2
Adequate
1
Partially adequate
0
Inadequate
WBS is adequately developed and meets the requirements as outlined in the
question:
• Specific deliverables are included. 4
3- 4
Outstanding
2
Adequate
1
Partially adequate
0
Inadequate
WBS is adequately developed and meets the requirements as outlined in the
question:
• Associated tasks (where applicable) are adequately included. 4
3 -4
Outstanding
2
Adequate
1
Partially adequate
0
Inadequate
The project manager can adequately use the WBS to:
• Monitor and control the budget.
• Assign an individual/resource responsibility to each team member. 4
3 -4
Outstanding
2
Adequate
1
Partially adequate
0
Inadequate
TOTAL
15
Below is a graphic chart of the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) for the project:
Level 0: Project
Level 1:
1.1 Planning and Design
1.2 Development
1.3 Testing and Quality Assurance
1.4 Implementation and Deployment
1.5 Training and Documentation
1.6 Project Management
Level 2:
1.1.1 Requirements Gathering
1.1.2 System Design
1.1.3 User Interface Design
1.1.4 Database Design
1.2.1 Front-end Development
1.2.2 Back-end Development
1.2.3 Integration of Modules
1.3.1 Test Planning
1.3.2 Test Execution
1.3.3 Defect Management
1.4.1 Pilot Deployment
1.4.2 Full Deployment
1.5.1 Training Needs Analysis
1.5.2 Training Material Development
1.5.3 Training Delivery
1.6.1 Project Planning
1.6.2 Project Monitoring and Control
1.6.3 Budget Management
1.6.4 Resource Allocation
Level 3:
1.3.1.1 Unit Testing
1.3.1.2 Integration Testing
1.3.1.3 System Testing
1.6.4.1 Assigning Responsibilities
1.6.4.2 Resource Tracking
This WBS adequately divides the work into multiple work items up to the third level. It includes specific deliverables and associated tasks where applicable. The project manager can use this WBS to monitor and control the budget, as well as assign individual/resource responsibilities to each team member.
To create a WBS (Work Breakdown Structure) for the project, follow these steps:
Step 1: Identify the main deliverable or goal of the project. This will be Level 0 of the WBS.
Level 0: Project Deliverable
Step 2: Break down the main deliverable into smaller deliverables or sub-goals. These will be Level 1 of the WBS.
Level 1:
1.1 Sub-Deliverable 1
1.2 Sub-Deliverable 2
1.3 Sub-Deliverable 3
Step 3: Break down each Level 1 deliverable into further tasks or work items. These will be Level 2 of the WBS.
Level 2:
1.1.1 Task 1
1.1.2 Task 2
1.1.3 Task 3
1.2.1 Task 4
1.2.2 Task 5
1.3.1 Task 6
1.3.2 Task 7
1.3.3 Task 8
Step 4: If necessary, break down Level 2 tasks into more detailed tasks. These will be Level 3 of the WBS.
Level 3:
1.1.1.1 Sub-Task 1
1.1.1.2 Sub-Task 2
1.2.1.1 Sub-Task 3
1.2.1.2 Sub-Task 4
1.2.1.3 Sub-Task 5
1.3.1.1 Sub-Task 6
1.3.2.1 Sub-Task 7
1.3.2.2 Sub-Task 8
1.3.3.1 Sub-Task 9
Step 5: Represent the WBS in a graphic chart to provide a visual representation of the hierarchy and relationships between the deliverables and tasks.
Here is an example of a graphic chart for the WBS:
```
Level 0: Project Deliverable
|
|-- Level 1: Sub-Deliverable 1
| |
| |-- Level 2: Task 1
| |-- Level 2: Task 2
|
|-- Level 1: Sub-Deliverable 2
| |
| |-- Level 2: Task 3
|
|-- Level 1: Sub-Deliverable 3
|
|-- Level 2: Task 4
|-- Level 2: Task 5
|-- Level 2: Task 6
```
Note: This is just a sample WBS. The actual structure and tasks may vary based on the specific project requirements.
Make sure to include all specific deliverables and associated tasks as mentioned in the question. Once the WBS is created, the project manager can use it to monitor and control the budget, as well as assign individual/resource responsibility to each team member.