Question 1 (Marks: 20)
Develop a project charter for the project.
Refer to the APPENDIX A for the Marking Rubric.
Required:
The following sections are adequately presented in the project charter and are
accurately specific to the project.
Allocation
of Marks
The project title is adequately selected. It is concise and creates a vision for the
end result.
1
The purpose is adequately described. 2
The description adequately provides a high-level description of the project. 2
The objective is adequately defined. 3
The success criteria or expected benefits are adequately presented. 3
The funding adequately indicates the amount of money the sponsor authorises
for the project.
2
The major deliverables are adequately identified. 5
The acceptance criteria are adequately described. 1
The milestone schedule is an adequate list of targets, dates, or times for the
occurrence of key deliverables.
4
Adequate and sufficient key assumptions include those that the project rationale
or justification is based on.
4
The constraints and limitations are adequately presented. 4
The approval requirements adequately define the limits of authority of the
project manager.
2
Approval signature and date adequately indicate that the sponsor has officially or
formally authorised the project.
1
The overall project charter considers and adequately meets the project
requirements and specifications given in the project.
2
The overall project charter adequately:
• Provides approval to go forward with the project and commit funding (1);
• Summarises the key conditions and parameters of the project (1);
• Establishes the framework for developing a detailed baseline plan for
performing the project (1);
• The format and standard applied are adequate (1).
4
Weighting 40/2
TOTAL 20
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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
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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.
Refer to the APPENDIX C for the Marking Rubric.
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Question 4 (Marks: 10)
You are required to use Project Management Software such as Microsoft Project or any suitable
application software such as TeamGantt for this task.
LU1 and LU5 articles and readings will further help you complete this question.
Q.4.1 With reference to the project selected above and completed, build an Agile
project task list
The project you build should demonstrate the following:
a. Set up tasks for project initiation and releases (2 marks).
b. Create and manage the product backlog (2 marks).
c. Assigning features to a print (2 marks).
d. Assigning resources to features (2 marks).
(8)
Q.4.2 Using the same project above, generate a burndown report. (2)