Question 3 (Marks: 40)
This question may be completed using project management software or any suitable application
software such as TeamGantt.
• Other resources and software may be researched on the Internet.
Create a Project Activity List for your chosen project and the solution should include the following
tasks:
• An activity list of no less than 40 activities for the chosen project;
• Identify all activities:
o Number each task;
o Name each task;
o Provide the duration of each task;
o Schedule, and sequence project accordingly.
• Use phases, summary tasks, deliverables, and work packages;
• Use at least (minimum) of four team members as resources;
• Use at least (minimum) of six milestones;
• Estimate the cost of each task;
• Project summary;
• Show the total cost (budget) of the project
Project: Design and Development of a Mobile Application
Activity List:
Phase 1: Project Initiation
1. Define project scope and objectives (1 day)
2. Identify project stakeholders and their roles (1 day)
3. Conduct initial project kick-off meeting (0.5 days)
4. Create project charter and obtain approval (1 day)
5. Conduct feasibility study (2 days)
6. Define project deliverables and milestones (0.5 days)
7. Develop project schedule and budget (1 day)
8. Obtain necessary resources and approvals (1 day)
Phase 2: Requirements Gathering and Analysis
9. Identify user requirements and preferences (2 days)
10. Conduct market research and competitive analysis (1 day)
11. Analyze technical requirements and constraints (1 day)
12. Create functional and non-functional requirements document (2 days)
13. Review and validate requirements with stakeholders (0.5 days)
14. Finalize requirements document and obtain approval (0.5 days)
Phase 3: Design and Prototyping
15. Develop wireframes and user interface design (3 days)
16. Create database schema and data model (1 day)
17. Design system architecture and choose technologies (2 days)
18. Develop prototype for user feedback (2 days)
19. Review and refine prototype based on feedback (1 day)
20. Obtain design and prototype approvals (0.5 days)
Phase 4: Development
21. Set up development environment and tools (1 day)
22. Implement core functionality of the mobile app (5 days)
23. Integrate with external APIs and services (2 days)
24. Test and debug the application (3 days)
25. Optimize performance and user experience (2 days)
26. Conduct user acceptance testing (1 day)
27. Make necessary adjustments based on user feedback (1 day)
28. Obtain development completion and testing approvals (0.5 days)
Phase 5: Deployment and Launch
29. Prepare for production deployment (1 day)
30. Set up app store accounts and create listing (1 day)
31. Submit the application for review and approval (0.5 days)
32. Coordinate with marketing team for launch plan (1 day)
33. Finalize app store listing and marketing materials (1.5 days)
34. Deploy the application to production environment (0.5 days)
Phase 6: Post-Launch Activities
35. Monitor and analyze app performance (2 days)
36. Address user feedback and bug reports (3 days)
37. Release updates and new features (2 days)
38. Plan and execute user engagement and retention strategies (3 days)
39. Conduct regular maintenance and support activities (1 day)
40. Perform project closure activities (1 day)
Summary tasks:
- Phase 1: Project Initiation
- Phase 2: Requirements Gathering and Analysis
- Phase 3: Design and Prototyping
- Phase 4: Development
- Phase 5: Deployment and Launch
- Phase 6: Post-Launch Activities
Deliverables:
- Project charter
- Feasibility study report
- Requirements document
- User interface design and wireframes
- Prototype
- Fully functional mobile application
- App store listing
- Post-launch performance analysis report
- Regular app updates and new features
Work packages:
- Project initiation package
- Requirements gathering and analysis package
- Design and prototyping package
- Development package
- Deployment and launch package
- Post-launch activities package
Team Members:
1. Project Manager
2. UI/UX Designer
3. Backend Developer
4. Frontend Developer
Milestones:
1. Project charter approved
2. Requirements document finalized
3. Design and prototype approved
4. Development completed
5. Application deployed to app stores
6. Post-launch performance analysis report delivered
Cost estimation for each task:
(Note: Cost estimation will vary based on factors such as team rates, resource availability, and project specifics. The below estimates are for illustrative purposes only.)
1. Define project scope and objectives (1 day) - $500
2. Identify project stakeholders and their roles (1 day) - $500
3. Conduct initial project kick-off meeting (0.5 days) - $250
4. Create project charter and obtain approval (1 day) - $500
5. Conduct feasibility study (2 days) - $1000
6. Define project deliverables and milestones (0.5 days) - $250
7. Develop project schedule and budget (1 day) - $500
8. Obtain necessary resources and approvals (1 day) - $500
Total Cost (Budget) of the Project: $4,000