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What is the total number of marks for the exam?
What is the total number of marks for the exam?
In the current year's exam format, what is the structure of Section A?
In the current year's exam format, what is the structure of Section A?
Which of the following is a key feature of the exam?
Which of the following is a key feature of the exam?
What is a disadvantage of the past papers for this module?
What is a disadvantage of the past papers for this module?
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What is the total duration of the project?
What is the total duration of the project?
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What type of data is NOT classified as nominal data?
What type of data is NOT classified as nominal data?
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Which of the following activities may be part of the exam content?
Which of the following activities may be part of the exam content?
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Which path represents the critical path of the project?
Which path represents the critical path of the project?
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If task C is delayed by 5 days, what would most likely happen?
If task C is delayed by 5 days, what would most likely happen?
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What is the recommended way to prepare for multiple choice quizzes?
What is the recommended way to prepare for multiple choice quizzes?
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Which task directly precedes the API integration task F?
Which task directly precedes the API integration task F?
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What type of learning format is emphasized for the exam preparation?
What type of learning format is emphasized for the exam preparation?
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What is the duration of the unit testing task G?
What is the duration of the unit testing task G?
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Which task has no prerequisites?
Which task has no prerequisites?
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How many days does the deployment task J take?
How many days does the deployment task J take?
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What would be the earliest start time of the final task K if the project starts on day 1?
What would be the earliest start time of the final task K if the project starts on day 1?
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What would happen if task D is extended by three days?
What would happen if task D is extended by three days?
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Which assumption is NOT inherent in critical path analysis?
Which assumption is NOT inherent in critical path analysis?
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What is one potential issue related to resource allocation noted in critical path analysis?
What is one potential issue related to resource allocation noted in critical path analysis?
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What could potentially harm the reliability of time estimates in a project?
What could potentially harm the reliability of time estimates in a project?
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Why is flexibility a concern in critical path analysis?
Why is flexibility a concern in critical path analysis?
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Which of the following points concerning critical path analysis could contribute to earning max marks in evaluative tasks?
Which of the following points concerning critical path analysis could contribute to earning max marks in evaluative tasks?
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How can overlooking non-critical tasks impact a project?
How can overlooking non-critical tasks impact a project?
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Which resource-related assumption in critical path analysis is often unrealistic?
Which resource-related assumption in critical path analysis is often unrealistic?
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Study Notes
CS3SPM Assessment Material
- The exam format differs from previous years.
- Section A (compulsory) is now 20 marks of multiple choice, rather than 35 marks written.
- Section B has three 40-mark questions, students can answer two.
- The exam is 100 marks and 2 hours long.
Multiple Choice Questions
- Expect single-correct-answer and multiple-correct-answer questions.
- Example of a multiple-correct-answer question: nominal data examples.
Agile Development Characteristics
- Agile development characteristics:
- Work is organized into sprints.
- Each phase is thoroughly documented.
- Change is viewed positively.
- Teams of any size can work in an agile way.
Nominal Data Example
- Examples of nominal data:
- Number of people on a team
- Language used on a project
- Defects/SLOC
- Project duration as a percentage of another project's duration
- Phase of the current project
Critical Path Analysis Example
- A table shows tasks, prerequisites, and durations for a project.
- Instructions to create a network diagram, calculate project duration, and define critical path.
- Instructions identifying delays in tasks, impacting the critical path.
- Question on the limitations of critical path analysis.
Formulae for the Exam
- Formulae for PERT analysis provided.
- Expected activity duration (Delphi average).
- Activity variance.
- Z-score calculation.
- Formulae for measurements and estimations (effort, size, cost).
- Effort from size, and EpS (effort per size).
- Effort from size and SpE.
- Cost from size and CpS.
- Cost from effort and CpE.
- Students will have a calculator permitted.
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Description
This quiz covers the CS3SPM assessment structure, including changes in exam format and types of questions. It emphasizes the characteristics of Agile development and provides examples of nominal data relevant to project management. Prepare for both multiple choice and critical path analysis questions.
