Cochin University of Science and Techology (CUST) 2012-5th Sem B.Tech Information Technology (2006 Scheme) - Question Paper

B.tech Degree V Semester exam April 2012
IT 803 SOFTWARE PROJECT MANAGEMENT
(2006 Scheme)
Time:3hrs Maximum Marks:100
PART A

(Answer ALL the questions)
(8*5)
I.(a)Briefly list out the standard ways in which software organizations are structured.
(b)What is prototyping? explain a few of its advantages.
(c) Write a note on quality review.
(d) explain the planning guidelines.
(e) What is SCM?
(f)Discuss on configuration audits.
(g) Write a note on leadership styles..
(h) Write notes on Mc Georgons theory of X.

PART B
[4x15]
II.a) explain the various steps involved in project planning and discuss the techniques like activity network and SSADM. [15]
or
III(Explain COCOMO. How is it used to estimate the development time and the number of persons needed for the development of software project? [15]
IV.(Discuss the steps involved in Project Monitoring and Controlling.[15]
Or
V. describe quality and explain the different steps involved in assuring the quality of Software Project. [15]
VI. discuss with a neat sketch the version control and change control activities in SCM..[15]]
Or
VII. explain different activities of SCM in detail.[15]
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VIII.(a)Discuss the Maslows hierarchy of needs.[8]
(b) explain the different leadership activities.[7]
OR
IX. discuss the different productivity tools and explain how they are opted in a typical environment.[15]

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