Madras University (UnOM) 2006 M.Sc Information Technology Software Project Management - Question Paper

Time: 3 hours
Maximum: 75 marks

PART A - [5 x five = Marks 25]

ans ALL ques..
All ques. carry equal marks.

1. (a) Compare software project with other conventional engineering project.

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(b) explain briefly on stepwise project planning.

2. (a) discuss spiral model for software development.

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(b) Why expert judgement is not taken as such for effort/cost estimation? explain.

3. (a) What is software risk? How is this monitored?

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(b) How is the progress on software development improved? explain.

4. (a) explain the procedure for recruitment process.

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(b) discuss quality management for product and process.

5. (a) elaborate maintenance side effects?

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(b) explain the content of project planning.

PART B - [5 x 10 = Marks 50]

ans any 5 ques..
All ques. carry equal marks.

6. discuss software requirement specification document.

7. define the impact of review process in software development.

8. What is the advantage of adhering to process model? discuss waterfall model approach.

9. elaborate the causes for over and under estimates for effort estimation of softwares?

10. discuss the scheduling methods followed in software development. How are unforeseen circumstances overcome?

11. explain briefly resource allocation. What is critical path.?

12. discuss the organisational structure of a software industry.

13. Write short notes on:

(a) Software quality assurance

(b) Euro method.

Earning:   Approval pending.