Pondicherry University 2009 M.C.A Elements of Software project Management, - Question Paper

M.C.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION. DECEMBER 2009.

MCA 753/753 R

Fifth Semester

Computer Applications

ELEMENTS OF SOFTWARE PROJECT MANAGEMENT/SOFTWARE PROJECT MANAGEMENT

(From 2007 batch onwards)

Time : Three hours    Maximum : 75 marks

Answer any FIVE question*,

Choosing ONE full question from each Unit.

All questions carry equal marks.

UNIT I

1.    Explain the software project management activities in detail.    (16)

Or

2.    (a) What are the attributes of successful leader? (7) (b) Explain the personality traits and

management tools.    (8)

UNIT II

3.    <a) What are the steps to be followed in initial

and final project schedule plans?    (6)

(b) How to estimate the duration of an activity explain with examples?    (7)

Or

4.    (a) Explain the top down and bottom up planning

with example*.    (10)

(b) Write short notes on project check list. (5)

UNIT 111

5.    Explain the project tracking plans and meetings with examples.    (15)

Or

6.    (a) Explain in detail recovery plans.    (7) (b) Explain tracking meeting roles. (8)

UNIT IV

7.    (a) Explain the classifications of product specific

requirements with examples.    (10)

(b) Write short notes on unit testing.    (5)

Or

8.    Explain in detail function test and    developing testing.    (15)

UNITV

9.    (a) Explain in detail performance incentives and

performance measure.    (8)

(b) Write short notes on subcontractors.    (7)

Or

10.    Compare and contrast between post    projects review and product    (15)

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