Software Project Management Fundamentals
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Which of the following is NOT a primary responsibility of a project manager?

  • Directly constructing the software product (correct)
  • Monitoring and reporting progress
  • Creating the project team and assigning tasks
  • Managing risks and issues

A project manager acts as a communication liaison, conveying information between clients and the development team.

True (A)

Name three key activities involved in Software Project Management.

Project Planning, Project Resource Management, Scope Management

In software development, all the elements that are required for the project are referred to as ______ for the project.

<p>resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

Imagine a scenario where a critical team member suddenly leaves the project. Which area of responsibilities of Project Manager comes into play most significantly?

<p>Project Risk Management (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of Requirements Engineering (RE)?

<p>To define, document, and maintain requirements throughout the engineering design process. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) begins with the deployment and release of the product.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

List any 3 steps of requirement engineering process.

<ol> <li>Feasibility Study</li> <li>Requirement and Analysis</li> <li>Software Requirement Specification</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

During the SDLC, the phase where designers and developers collaborate to transform concepts into tangible software is the product ______ phase.

<p>creation</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), which activity is most critical for ensuring quality coding and a seamless user experience?

<p>Rigorous testing and quality assurance. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a primary characteristic of Agile software development?

<p>An iterative and incremental approach (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Defining requirements in Agile development involves planning both time and effort needed to build the project.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Agile methodology, what is the main goal of the Quality Assurance team during the deployment phase?

<p>to examine product performance and find bugs</p> Signup and view all the answers

Agile methodologies provide organizations with benefits, though methods offer varying degrees of them.

<p>different</p> Signup and view all the answers

An organization has been using a Waterfall methodology and is considering moving to Agile. They are particularly interested in the benefit of being able to quickly respond to changing market demands and customer feedback. Which of the listed Agile benefits would be most influential in their decision?

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Which of the following best describes the purpose of scope management in software projects?

<p>Defining the features and functions of the product and the work needed to complete the project. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

PERT charts display project activities displayed against time.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name two standard project management tools mentioned.

<p>Gantt Chart, PERT Chart</p> Signup and view all the answers

In project risk management, __________ involves identifying, analyzing, and creating plans to address potential issues.

<p>risk management</p> Signup and view all the answers

A critical team, possessing unique and tacit knowledge integral to a project's success, unexpectedly departs. Furthermore, external regulatory changes mandate a fundamental shift in the project's core technology platform midway through development. Considering industry best practices, what would be the MOST effective approach for a project manager to mitigate the compounded risks stemming from these events, assuming resources are constrained?

<p>Develop a hybrid approach, prioritizing the knowledge transfer from the departing team, recruiting experienced replacements, adjusting the project scope to reduce technological dependencies, and aggressively managing stakeholder expectations through transparent communication. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Scope Management

Defined features/functions of a product, or the work needed to complete a project.

Scheduling Management

Activities in a specific order within a time slot.

Project Risk Management

Identification, analysis, and planning for potential project issues.

Project Management Tools

Tools used for managing project efficiently.

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Gantt Chart

A chart showing activities against time.

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Project Manager

Person responsible for planning, design, execution, monitoring, and controlling a project.

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Project Manager Roles

Leading the team, communicating between clients and team, and guiding team members.

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Project Manager Responsibilities

Managing risks, creating teams, planning activities, monitoring progress, and modifying plans.

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Software Project Management Activities

Planning, resource, scope, scheduling, risk, and configuration management.

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Project Planning

Processes performed before product construction starts.

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Requirements Engineering (RE)

Process of defining, documenting, and maintaining needs in engineering design.

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Requirement Engineering Process

A four-step process: Feasibility Study; Requirements Analysis; Software Requirement Specification; Software Requirement Validation.

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Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

A process used for planning, creating, testing, and deploying an information system.

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Brainstorming

Teams explore possibilities, imagine creative solutions.

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Product creation

Designers and developers work together to turn a concept into a real product through coding.

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Agile Software Development

An iterative and incremental approach to software development, emphasizing quick delivery of a working product.

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Requirement Definition

Defining project requirements by collaborating with stakeholders, using tools like user flow diagrams to visualize features and their impact on existing systems.

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Deployment Phase

Releasing the product into the user's work environment, followed by Quality Assurance (QA) to identify and fix bugs.

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Agile Flexibility

Agile methods let you change direction easily at any point.

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Value-Adding Developer

Developer who increases the product's value.

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Study Notes

Software Management

  • Software Management is a skill involving planning for important software projects.
  • It's particularly focused on planning, scheduling, resource allocation, execution, tracking, and software delivery.
  • The software management umbrella encompasses activities & project management tools.

Project Management

  • It shares the same general definition as software management.
  • Project management specifically includes software project management, prerequisites, project manager, roles, and responsibilities.

Project

  • It is a structured set of tasks needing completion to achieve a clear outcome.
  • A project defines required inputs and outputs to reach a goal.
  • Projects are commonly described and approved by project or team leadership.
  • To improve project development, projects can be split into specific tasks for better management.

Software Project Management

  • Software project management refers to a methodology in software projects that involves planning, implementing, monitoring, controlling, allocating resources, and timing to create software to achieve requirements.
  • In software project management, knowing the length, timeframe, and cost is essential for both the customer and developers.

Quality of Software Project Management

  • Consists of scope, time, and cost.
  • Aims to deliver a quality product while staying within budget and schedule.
  • Scope: Defines the project's boundaries, objectives, and required work
  • Time: Estimates how long project team tasks will last
  • Cost: Ensures value is provided at delivery, keeping cost less than the project gives.

Project Manager

  • Project manager is a character that is responsible for planning, design, execution, monitoring, and controlling a project.
  • Project managers are relevant in the accomplishment of tasks in projects.
  • Project managers are tasked with making essential decisions.

Roles and Responsibilities of Project Manager

  • Leader: They must guide and direction the team.
  • Medium: They must connect clients and the project team, coordinating data, and reporting to leadership.
  • Mentor: Provide team guidance and support at each stage, offering recommendation.
  • Responsibilities include managing risks, creating the team & giving assignments, planning tasks, tracking progress, and adjusting when needed.

Activities within Software Project Management

  • Software Project Management includes project planning, project resource management, scope management, scheduling management, project risk management and configuration management.
  • Project Planning - Includes creating plans by setting multiple steps prior to the creation and construction of a product.
  • Project Resource Management - Can be a human resource, or using different systems.
  • Scope Management - The scope is used to define the defined functions of the project to the scope of the tasks.
  • Scheduling Management - It is the activity to specify details of tasks involved to complete by a specific order allocated to a team effort.
  • Project Risk Management - It encompasses the evaluation using project data to identify, analyze and find solutions of the different obstacles in fulfilling the products requirements.
  • Project Configuration management - Management of changes to software like requirements, design and overall changes during the initial phase.

Project Management Tools

  • These are tools that are used to manage project management systems.
  • Gantt chart and PERT charts

Gantt Chart

  • Gantt charts are popularly used in project management to display tasks against time, useful for seeing project-wide landscape.

PERT Chart

  • PERT charts are network diagrams of node numbers.

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Explore the core responsibilities of a project manager, including communication and team management. Learn about the essential activities and elements involved in software project management, along with the critical steps of the requirement engineering process.

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