TRIBHWAN I,TNIVERSITY

INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING
Levql ffiFdtMarks '80 i

Itrogramme . BgX, nt-'f r l'ass l{arks . i2

Examination Control Division
i

veai / iiart 'tvrt Tin't 3hls I

2080 Baishakh

Subject;- iroiect hllanagenrerrt {$ 701)

ls as Iar
answers in their own
Candidates are requirecl to give their
Attempt AII questians'
'it
npguG in fue margin indicate FuIl h[arlll'
Atsirie suitsble data if necessctry" RARY
differeni bases of project classiflcation' t5l
i. a) List out the t,vpe of project on
envi,rorrue ntal influences on ILI'|
project? [2+]l
b) \vlaat is PIr{BoK? Ilorv thc externat

c) WhataretlrerolesofPMlforthedevelopmentofprojectManagementprofession?
organizational structure'
[2+4]
Discuss about differe"iio"o'tof
7. a) Y/lratarethephasesinprojectiifecycie./Htlwrioesprojectliiec,vc:iediflbrfiorn l2+31
product life cYcle?
i4l
organizational structurc"
u) Shorv different t-vpes of nratrix
L\

c) Ilxplainbrieflyahout5plocessgrouprelal,ingan.vprojectconcerriing-vourcliscipline'I6i
anc] rvhal arc tlre essential',,**,o''o*
). a) Define thc Project Integr.ation }.4anagcmeirt ,,u,,
requircd to create Project Charter?
b) ;;; " ;;"-;;-
diagr am l-cr tiris q'"j
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activity H?
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activity E u,'ith respect to
Ac.tivitiss I I'redecessor Duration
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do it?
What is Baianced Scr:red Card? Wily
You are r'he project manager on a p:oject that htrs Rs' 800000i-
4. a) \\rhat is EVM? that will wi;rk for
are tlvo"teain of prograrnmers
sofirvzu.e deveiopment etlofi-.'lhere yoiir Team
According to iire project schedule
six month lbr a total of 10000 hours" is 40?6 conrplete wirile
should bc done r"itn :tya 0f rhe
work. a, urtJu',y, rhe project
cPi u,.i'spt-'Is the proiect is behind the
50% budget has been ,roo. cor"uiate
sclredule of ahead s"te,iute? And
conclusion.
share your
Y2+2+z+1+11

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b) Whatarethe3prclcessesofprojec.tqualitymanagement.landhowtoimproveQuality t'*"
Management in ICT project? .,., ^^,
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c) Iixplainabouttheneedofcommunicationmanagementforthesuccessofcritical t3l
projects.
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b)Writestepbystepprocetlr-tlefortlrepr'octirementofgooclsanclsct.ligesiir
in the contcxi-"rll*p,t"
goverllme,,tlp.]urit'Jrr,* i3l
c) ExPlain iCT code of Ethics'
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TRIBIIUVAN i Exam'
Full Marks 80
ENGINEERING
INSTITUTE OF i Levcl ]RE
i BEX, BCT Pass Markr 32
Ilxamination Controtr Bivision i Ptor'11""'*
I

I ilfle i h;'.
2079 Ehadr* i-,Y1y illal! .

Sutsject: - Project h'lanagetnenl ICT 701)

/ Candidates are rcquirecl til givc rheir answets in thcir or'r'n
{ Attempt Al!clttestiotts.
,/ fgures in the rncrgin inclicale fa\ llq.fks'
The
{ Assume suitcthle dala if ne r:e'rstr1''
UBRAry
charzrclctislics of your og'll' !1og' :'ot'r
iinal year project
1. a) Defiue project. Discuss
compare S\'{hRT obi""ti" of l our fi*ui y"*t project? i.l - I + I l

!'rL' lixpliiin
b) what is PMBoK'i ----r--''-' problem
r 1re* irpi;roach for solving pro;ect lnanrigemeni
l?'+2]
issues.
framework for project management. List out colnmon enablers
of
2. a) Describe PMI',s 12+21
project success-
l4l
b) Distinguish product life cycle with project life cycle'
sphere model of
3. a),what is system view of project management? tsxplain about three
[2+3]
sYstem management"
it affect the rvork estimate of
b) What is work breakdou.n structure (WBS)? How does
[2+3.I
tasks/ac",ivitit's'l
rar1l
a) \virat is proiec.r. charter? Ilo\\' r.,'e caicr.tlate probabilit.v index for a
pro.iect'/ lL,Ll
4"
of
b)' Distinguish project 5g1]pc .\\,irh procluct scope. \vhat is the signiiicance
scope
12+7.1
verification in project scopt managemeni?
rvas Rs' 9,50,000 and budgcted
5. For a particular project budgeted cosl of'rvork schedule
a point of reporting date i'e at 20 rveeks
Yalue of the rvork perfor,rr.Lr,r. Rs. 3.00.000 at
was 10'00'000 and the prcjtct
from starting date. Btrt, ti," *"tu*l cusi ol r'cirk pcrlbrmed
'llie proiect having cstirnated cr-rst of Rs' 50'00'000' Rasecl
completion time is 45 wecks.
c'olnment ott each parameter o1'
on al,roye infoguation, drarv featur.es of lhat plo,iect a1C
l6l
ealneJ lalue analYsis"
6. Irrom the 13$ls $slprr':
Activity I)uraticu Predecessor Successor
S.N
1 r\ f, B,C.i)
2 B .)
rt
J C 2 A F.H
4 D
1
J
A G
5 E 2 B H
6 1 C I
7 (i r) I
8 IJ 1 tl.l1
9 i 2 F.G

cliagrain oi aciiYiiies involr'ed in the proiect, sl-ro"r'

forlvard pass
a) Dra*. tire ne,trvork
backrvarii pass celJulation in lietwork of each nocle
a*d irdicates the critical path.[4r 2-+ 1]
an<l

b) What is tirc total <luration of pro]ect compietion?

lll
c) Caiculate the totatr f1oat, fiee float. IndepcnCent
float and Interfering float for each f 1l
l+l
activity.
7 " Quality is one of the most important {actors to be controlled
for effective delivery of
p.oiect objecti'es l{ow qualitl' assurancc
and quality control is implernented
deliver a succcssful project. i, orcler to
8' lvhy reporting t6l
s1'stcm is required in a projeci? Explain tlie hazards
crror in a project. of communication
9" Why risk management is an essential part of pr,;ject 12+2]
management? Describe tire risk
identificaticn tecluriques in ICT pro;ect,
10. a) what do )/ou uy proJect procurement management? Explain {2+41
p_iocess adopted,mean
for procurement in ICT project"
the different
b) \'/hat is balance scoiecard? And rvh-,- it ii importani in large [] +41
c) \lihat is project management niaturiivl
organization?
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 TRIBHUVAN IJNIVERSITY
Exam.
INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERINC
Level BE Full lltarks 80
Examination Control Division Programme BEX, BCT Pass Marks .tl
2078 Bhadra Year / Part rutr Tirne 3 hrs.

Fy\i"!!, ::llgjSg,t_ iyiaa ug*iii \cfi;t j

clandidates are required to give their
answers in their orvn words as fai as practicable.
Atremp[ l!!questions.
Thefigures in the margin indieate Fuli
ft{arks.
Assume suitabte d,ata if necessary.

i ' a) what is pMBoK? Horv the external environmentaj influences on ICT project?
b) Define the projeci portfolio t4)
mana-gement anrJ what are the key benefits
portfolio management? of project
c) what is the role of Project Management and t4l
also explain the recomrnended skills
ali project managers fbr.
as r.vell as ICi prcrject managersl
2. a) Describe l4l
the drivers for the prcject succes-c and factor that slowing the project the
project success in detail.
b) V.+2]
\tr&at are project quarity requirement?
Fior.r. rt herps in project quality
ExpJain role ofbalanced scoiecard in it. management.

3' Define project risk and risk audits. Differentiate [3+3]

quantitative risk analysis process.
the qsslrL*L1!! risk
qualitative tr}!' analysis
altiuysls and

4' New software rlevelopmenj [3+3]

Rroject has the following - different activities to be
accomplished as listed on tabie. Aniwer -
the followings:
[3x4]
!i].!9nare the activity network diagram.
i:lll*"^ll,f tfsks.and d;;. the totar completiou time.

probabi
"-.,f."!i:d
{iit)tr1u;}1_a11v11i1s^
of lyli"l Strmates
;;ffi;##; ffi}
within 30 weeks and 39 weelcq
weeks nnd our the
Activity Jmmediate Predecesso. Duration (in
weeks)
A 2
B 4
C
6
D A 8
E B 10
F B 8
tr t2
Fi D,E t2
I G 4
J F, H,I
5. Prepare a statement (SOW) and IS projecr which is to i;e
Engineering College -o{ -work developed
l'{lS. Yuu ire free io nd<; ,,,our own assumpiions rega;iling as
system. thc
t8l
 Compare the iollowings:
a) Developing project management
and controiring of project. [4*3]
plan versus monitoring
o) Risk anarl'sis using Decislor,r;;1;;;fiue
c) Data anal.,sis using Box pf *er.sus simirarion technique.
,.rrrrl"uu*r por.
d1 Detail P;",,i.-,;r Repor_ (Dpl{)", document
r -rsu::Request for proposal
7,
(RFp) document.
of project man;:r,:me.t? Exprain
' .H;:JX-ilIT about ttu.ee sphere mcdel
of
b) Define project Integration M:ri-ragemeni. [2+2]
product scope. Anri Also compare project
scope with
o
o. \\'rite short notes on: 12+zJ
Effective meeting conduction
3) process
b) PMI fi.a,ne-.vork " [4*3]
c j Seiier seirction
criteria
d) Tornado anaiysis
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TRIBHUVAN UNIVTIRSITY Ilxam.
INSTIT'IJTE OF ENGINEERING Level BE Full Marks 80

BEX, BCT Pass Marks 32

Examination Control Division Prognamme
2A'76 Chaitra Year / Part IV/I Time 3 hrs.

Sub.iect; - Project Manageni*nt (C'l'7AI)

Llandiciates are required to give their ans',lcrs in their own words as

far as ,*"t*.ffi
ef,,
l;;;i!';,#'1,','iil,"il),,rin indicate,uttMarks
herewith,
jfl';g{ .;,' !
ftfffiffi
lilt. r
ri.g i

Ne.cessor+'tohles ure uttuched 1 i, * bf=, 3::F,

trt d"
al

./ Assurue suitable dutu if necessar)'.

iUflm*S,ry.&ffi
li a) What is the triple colstraint of Project? I-iow is project clitferent {ionr operational work'/ l2+2)
study for
b) Describe about the charac.teristics of a project and explain the role o1'feasibility
the successful completion of a project. l2+?']

c) Vrhat are the sirnilarities & differences betrveen pr,rduct life cycle & project life cycle?
L)eflne & explain role of system development life cyole (SDLC) in ICT
project
man acenrcnr L21 2)
managenlent.
,-)
a) What are thc project driven process glouDs'/ Explairr with sketching requirecl diagrams &
L5l
nrappir-rg ol' proj ect managernent.
b) Why reporting system is required in a project'/ Explain the hazards of conrmttnication
error itt a Prole ct. l2+3)
activities to be
3. New Infbrmation system cleveloprnent project has tl,e foltolving ditlbrent
accomplished as listld on the table, Answerihe followiirgs: [4x3]
(i) Prcpare the activity network cliagram'
(ii; tOentity the critical tasks and calculate the totai completion tirne.
thin 1.5
(iii)Find oLrt the probabitity of project copplellon y1-!hltl of iod
L)-y-eilqg11eltoq
Immediate Duration (in weeks
Activity Predecessor Optimistic Pessirnistic Most l-ike_ly
A ti. 24 t2
r)
l)
1<
, ::-* ll
_-s: _4_ ___ 2t
--21 - __i8_-_ -
- -ir -- _B-_- _. _

i,!_
_-4___
IB
[:] _n - _-__liq
! l"\
t,
(; ir, ir
--?-
I ' ta
I () -
+-
1
risk r.cgisrcr. lor a ls projcct which is to bc rler,clopccl as [rnginccrirlg oollcgc MIS'
i)rcpar.e a
you are free to make your o*n'.rir-ptions regarding ttre systenl. t8]

5. Compare the foliowings: f4x4]

a)
Functional vs. Matrix organizational structttre
b)Bar chart vs. process control chart as quality contrrll tools
c) Seller (contractor) selection processes vs' contiact cltisure processes
d) Carrse and efTect analysis versu.i Tornaclo anall'sis irl proiect risk management
6. a) Wirat is EVIv{? Suppose your project has a toral budget of 300,000,
scheduleil to last for 8
moriths. You check your recorcls and llnd ihat y'ort have spent 175,000 so l?r.'lhe
tearn

has cornpleted 4Ao/rof the project work, but n,hen you check the schedule it says
that they
should have completed 50% of the woLk. Find ttre SPI and CPI deduce whether the
project is behinci or ahead of schedulc. i1+2+2r ll
b) Erplain about t[e inrportance of effective cotnmunication in project nlanagenl.c-llt ilnd
describe its role tbr the success{ul prr;.iect completion' t4]
ll xa]
1 Write slrort notes on:
;i) Pro"iect managernellt plocess qrollps b) iitaternent of 'works (SOW)
c) Pareto chan d) PM-BOK
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INSTII'UTE OF ENGINEERNG Level BE FuU Markc fs
Examination Control Division Programme BEX, BCT i Pass Markr 32,
2076 Ashwin L].:lil.Llrt rv/L::::::lffi 3 hrs.

Subject: - Project Management (CT 701,

Candidates are required to give their answers in their own
Attempt il!questions.
The/tguies in the margin lndtcate EUI#@&,
Assume suitable data lf necessnry,
1. a) What are the triple constraints of Project? How is project different from operational
work? L3+2)
b) What are the essential interpersonal skill and managerial skill to be a successful
Project Manager? [2+3]
2, Chuchche Consulting Company (3C) is eonsidering a new project for a local hospital to
be serviced and they are in planning phase. Answer the following as per the calculations
from the different proiect activities tirnings of Table-A 6 +3+31
Activity Description Duration Preceding
(Weeks) Activitv
A Select platform and COTS (Commercial of the
shelO software
B Design for upgrading office network J A
C Additionat models desien/ development 6 B
D Model and structure database 4 B
E Inte grateh ardware/components 4 C,D
F System testing 5 E
,)
G System deployment F
LI SVstern tunins and hardenine 4 F
I Training material Finalization J F
I
J Technical and end user Traininq 6 I
a) Prepare activity network diagram.
b) List the britical activities
c) If the project is starting from Baishakh l, 2076, Prepare a complete schedule of the
project activities, including the exact project completion date.
3, What are the phases in project life cycle? How does project life cycle differ from
a)
product Iife cycle? L2+31
b) Why reporting system is required in a project? Explain the hazards of communication
error in a project. [2+3]
4. What is EVM? Suppose you have a project to be completed in 12 months and the budget
of the project is Rs 10 lac. Six months have passed and 6 lac has been spent, but on closer
review you find that only 40% of the work has been cornpleted so far.
Find the SPI and CPI deduce whether the project is behind or ahead of schedule. U+2+2+ll
.5. Why risk management is important in project management? What are the quantitative risk
analysis processes? Write a brief note. {3+4]
6. What is TQM? Are there quality standards for software industry and services? Relate
with other types of standards too. 12+s1
7" Compare the followings: l4x4l
a) Project scoping vs. project closing
b) Fornrral vs. Informal communication
c) Sensitivity analysis vs SWOT analysis
d) Tender vs. quotation process
8, Write short notes: [3 x4]
a) Balance scorecard framework
b) Fufure trend of ICT Project
c) Outsourcing and off-shoring options
d) ICT code of Ethics
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TRJBiIUVAN UNIVEF-SITY Flxrm. l'ff".. Rtiittartil.Brfdr,;::l ii-
INSTITTJTE OF ENGiNEEzuNG Level I]E Full Marks 80

I'rogrammc I BEX, BCT Pass Marks

)a
Exarnination Control Division JL

' 2075 Chaitra Ycar/Part llV/l Time 3 lrrs.

Subject: - Project Management (CT 701)

Candidates are required to give their answers in their ori,n ggpds as f

Attentpt All ques tions.
TIufigures in fhe margin indicate Fytl"Mgrk;-
ff'"",.
,',

N ecesslf v,t ab les a r e-gtia c ! \e {l fi e f ?ryit E

Assume suitable data if necessarY. $#ffi'fu
1
a) What is PMBOK? the external enviroumental influences on ICT project?
tlow [2+3]
b) Define the project portfolio management and what aie thg key benefits of project
portfolio management?
$" [2+3]
Z. Considering the following ac.tivity detail table having all the times in week ansrver the
followings with calculation steps:
Activity Optimistic Tirne Most Likely Time Pessimistic Time Preceding Activity
A 7 6 9
B 6 12 24
C 6 9 18 A
D J 6 21 B
E 9 12 21 D
F J 6 18 C
G 6 12 24 E
H 9 18 27 F,G
a) Draw the activity network diagrarn with identification of the critical path.
b) CaLculate tlte expected project cornpletion time in weeks.
c) What rvill be the probability for completior: of the project within (i) 48 weeks and
(ii) one year of the start date? .! [5+3+4]
J- What do you mean by project development life cycle? Explain describing various part,
a

phase, stage and activities ofthe project developrnent life cycle.' [10]
VIny the ccst estimation for softu,are project is a bit cornplex? Explain the EVIT,I
technique for the cost control and monitoring. Illustrate an EVA graph u,ith your oren
values.

5. Cornpare the follorvings:

a) .BOQ docunrent vs. RFP.document
b) Status reporting vs. progress reporting
c) Functiotral vs. matrix organization
d) Boxplot vs. histpgrar:r analysig
a) Discuss the basic approach usecl for Total Quality It{anagement and hoi.v to irnprove
Quality management in ICT project? [3+2]
b) Defirre projec.t integration lnanagement and corrrpare project scope rvith product
scope- [2+3]
1. W. r-ite shcil notes: [3x4]
a; SWOT Analysis
b) Baianced Scorecard
c) Risk Iiegistcr
ci) Custom processes for IT Projeots
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24. i TRIBHUVAN UNIVERSITY
INStITUTE OF ENGINEERING

.9,
nxa'rnihation Control Divisio n
2075 Ashrvin

Su
/ Candidates are required to give their answers in their oum words as far as practicable.
{ Attempt All questions.
/ The figures in the margin indicate Full Marks.
\
{ Assume suitable data if necessary.
1. a) What are the triple constraints of pdect? How is project different from operational
work? [3+21

b) What are the essential managerial skill and soft skill to be a successful Project
Manager? [3+2]
a) Write the corrcept of project management process groups. How is it related to project
management knowledge areas? [3+21

b) Define PMI frarnework. What are the key benefits of projectporffolio management? [2+3]
3. a) What is PMBOK? And how the extemal environmental influence on ICT project? t2+31

b) Define the Project Integration Management and what is the essential information
required to create Project Charter? [2+3]
+. a) What is system view of project management? Explain about tluee sphere model of
system management. [2+3]
b) Define organization structure. What are the different organizational structures and
which type of structure do you fell is the most effective in tCT project? U+4]
5. Construct a network diagram for this project and explain what is meant by critical
path? u+2+2+l]
i) Calculate the forward pass and backward pass
ii) Calculate the total float on each activi
Activities Predecessor Duration (Days)
START 0
A START ^J
B START 5
c A.B I
D C z
E B 4
END D.E 0

6. Suppose you have IT projec! which might look after project planning: [2.s+2.5+rl
Task ID Name Start End Budset
101 Setun Database Steo 1 Sent 10 Rs. 1.00,000/-
102 Build Application Step 7 Sept 20 Rs. 1.50.000/-

Lefs assume, project has started on Sep 3'd determine that the first task is 2AYo complete
and second task i$ l0% complete and Budget at completion (BAC) is Rs 2,50,000/- and
after reviewing your time and expenses software and compiling any miscellaneous
expenses, we ditermine that actual cost of the first task is Rs. 45,000/- and second task of
ACtual cost Rs. 20,000/-. Find the SV and CV of the project. Is the project is over budget
or under budget?
'.gl
7. a) Quality is one of the most irnportant factors to be considered for effective delivery of
project objectives. How quality assurance and qualrty control are implemented in
order to deliver a successful project? 15]
b) Why documentation and reporting system is required in a project? Explain the hazards
of communication error in project? [2+31
8. a) Why risk response planning is important in project? What are the response shategies
for negative risk? 12+31
b) What do you mean by Project Procurement Management? Explain the different
process adopted for procurement in ICT project? [1+4J
9. Write short notes on: (any four) [2x4]
t) Balance Scorecard
ii) SWOTAnalysis
iii) Contract Closure Procedure
iv) Delphi Technique
v) ICT Code of Ethics
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24 TRIBHUVAN UNIVERSTTY
INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING
Examination Control Division
2ff14 Chaitra

Subject: - Project Management (CT70l)

Candidatc ae required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable.
Attempt A,tt qtestions.
Thefigures intle marginindicate Full Marfts.
Assume suinble data if necessary.

1. a) What do youmean by Project Development Lift Cycle? Explain various phases of the
project development lift cycle. l5l
b) What are the Eiple constaints of project? What makes a project different from
operational wort? 13+zl
2. a) What are fhe essential interpersonal and managerial skills to be a successful project
manager? [2+3]
b) "The Project Management ltrstitute's Framework provides a basic structure for
understad project management.'Justif the statement. 15]

3- The clothing manufacturer, Neplai Luga, is considering introduction a line of cargo pants
made entirely from hemp. The project cose NRs. 4.6 million and will generate cash flows
of NRs. t ririllion for 5 years. What is the payback period? If the interest rate is 0.3o/o pet
month, vlh* is the projecfs NPV? Should the project be accepted? Why or why not? [10]
4. a) Consider the following project and answer the followings: p.Sxal
i) Cmstruct a network diagram
ii) Calculate the forward pass and backward pass
iii) Indentifr the critical parh
b) Calculate the total float on each activity.
Activities Predecessor Durations (Days)
A l1
B 15
c A 5
D A.B 10
E B 5
F c,D 2
G E,F 7

5- a) A project mirnager is having trouble getting a project member to complete their tasks
as assigned. What type of communication would the project manager want to use to
address this problem initially and why? I5l
b) What is pfrhOft And howthe external environmental influences on ICT project? [2+3]
',*
6. a) Why risk response planning is important in project? What are the response strategies
fornegativerisk? [Z+3]
b) What is EVM? Suppose you are three month into a six month project. Assume that the
. budget bum rate is constant and the Budget at Completion (BAC) is Rs 1,20,000/- and
Actual cost is Rs 65,000/- and Schedule Performance Index is 1.2. Find the CPI of ihe
project and Estimate at Completion (EAC). Is the project is over budget or under
budget? [t+2+t+1]
7. a) What do you mean by Project Procurement Management? Explain the different
project?
process adopted for procurement in ICT [l+4]
b) How Pareto charts help to achieve better quality project? tsl
8. Write short notes on: [2.5x4]
i) Balance Scorecard
ii) COCOMO for lTproject
iii) Break-even Point
iv) Cause and effect diagram
 24 TRIBHUVAN TJNIVERSITY
INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING
Examination Control Division
2074 Ashwin

Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable.
Attempt Atl questions.
Thefigures in the margin indicae FuII Marks.
Assume suitable data dnecessary.

l. a) What is the project? Explain the triple constraints of project with figure and describe
their relationship. [l+4]
b) What are the managerial skills and essential soft skills to be a zuccessful project
manager? {Z+31
a) what are the key benefits of project ponfolio management? Explain the
characteristics ofproject life cycle with diagram [Z+31
b) Define PM context as per PMI. Explain the role and responsibility of key project
member. [l+4]
a) What are the major causes of failure of the ICT project? Explain how organizational
strustures influence projects? -
[2+3]
b) What is system view of project management? Explain about three sphere model of
system management. p+31
4. Draw the network diagram and find the critical path using data below. Calculate the
forward pass and backward pass and find the total float time.
lz+zt2l
Activities Predecessor Durations (davs)
START 0
A START
B A 6
C START 4
D C 5
E B
F E J
END D.F 0

5. what is EvM? The project has been planned that total estimated cost of proiect is Rs 5
Lakhs and there are 2A widgets to complete in 10 months duration. aisd *ortfri
it
reported that project was completed' 4A% and it has been spent Rs. 3 Lakhs only.
Now
calculate Cost lariance and Schedule Variance. Is the projict is behind the scheiule
or
ahead schedule? U+Z+Z+ll
a) D9fine project i,ntegration management. What type of information should include
while making the project charter? pfil
b) Quality is one of the most important factors to be controlled for effective delivery of
project objectives. How quality assurance and quality control are implemented
in
orderto deliverasuccessfidproject?
i5l
b 7. a) vhy communication managemert is important in IT project?
meeting inproject?
rs the
How to run w euserr!
effective
[3+21
b) Risk management.is an erymtial part of project managem€nt Describe the risk
identification techniques in IT project.
a) what do you mean by lsI
Ptojeet Procu€ment lvfanagement? Exptain
process adopted for procurement in ICT project?
the different
[1+4I
b) why system and docrmentation arc required in a prrojecf? Exprain
.rep^orting the
fnzfrd of communication €nors in a projecr
[2+3]
9. Write short notes on: (Any two)
a) Balancedscorecard
VxaI
b) Contact closure procedure
c) 9llisourcing and oFshoring options
d) ICT code of ethics

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 21 TRIBHUVAN LJNIVERSITY
INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING
Examination Control Division
2073 Shrawan

S upj e9(, Pr9j9_c1- llanagement (cr7 0 I )

Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable.
Ittempt AII questions.
The Jigures in the margin indicate Full Marks.
Assume suitable data if necessary.

i. a) What is PMBOK? What are the knowledge contents that falls under PMBOK? [1+4]
b) what are the key benefits of project portfolio management? Explain the
characteristics of project life cycle with diagram 12+31
2. a) How can IT projects be classified? Write about the challenges of IT projects. L2+21
b) Explain the key elements of project proposal. t5l
a
Produce a critical path network diagram, showing the earliest start times and latest start
times for each task, using the data in the table below. Calculate the total project time and
total network slack time. 5+3+21
t

Task Task name Duration Starts after

code completion of task(s)
PLAN Plan proiect J
REQ Capture requirements 8 PLAN
ACREE Agree requirements with customer a
REQ
DESIGN Design system 10 AGREE
CODE Code system t2 DESICN
ID Identifu subcontractors 3 DESIGN
BIJY Buy-in subcontractor code ID
INTEG Integrate code and buy-in code 6 CODE. BUY
TRAIN Train staff 5 DESIGN
REL Release system an INTEG. TRAIN

4. a) What are the key features in change control on IT projects? Explain about input, tools
and techniques and output of integrated change control.
[3+3]
b)
What is project scope management? And compare Project scope with product Scope.
12+21
5. Risk Management is an-essential part of project management. Describe three typical
risks
that can occur in a software project and for each o}these risks suggest two possible
countermeasures.
t8l
6- What is earned value analysis? A project is scheduled for the time of 12 months. The
estimated cost of project is $400000. After 3 months, evaluation is done and it is
identified that 40%o of work is accomplished but $200000 cost has been incurred. Now
calculate cost and schedule variance for the project.
12+61
t
7. What are tools and techniques for Total Quality Management? And write possible steps to
improve quality IT project.
[4+3]
8. Compare the following: [3x3]
i) Traceability vs. Adaptability in reviewing steps
ii) Horizontal vs. vertical communication and their degree bf formalness
iii) control charts vs. cause and effect charts for qualrty assessment
9. Write short notes on: [3x3]
i) Balanced Scorecard
ii) SWOTAnalysis
iii) Contract Closure Procedure
***

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TRIBH1JVAN TINIVERSITY
INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING
Examination Control Division
2072 Chaitra

Subject: - Project Management (CT7AI)

r' Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable.
{ Anempt 4!l questions.
'/ Thefigures in the margin indicate Fall Marks,
{ Assume suitable data if necessary.

v 1. a) What is project? Explain the triple constraints of project with figure. [2+3]
b) What are the essential interpersonal and managerial skills to be a successrul proJect
manager? Isj
2. What are the major causes of faihne of the ICT project? Describe what bodies of
knowledge are required by a PM to contribute for a successful project implementation. [3+4]
3. Consider the below table as the different WBS related job (activity) and sequences as per
the project plan for a MIS buiiding project. f imes iisted are in weeks and the activity
network proceeds from ltt node to 10s node following the table sequences. Draw the
critical path network diagram and calculate the total project time and total network slack
time of this project. [5+3+3]

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I)eMarco states that "ygu cannot control what you cannot measure". Considering from software project manager's
perspectivg justifu witfi relevant example?
r3

4. A project manager can modiS three basic elements of a software projeet: the resources
available, the time available and the amount of product to be built. Describe how each of
these t}ree can be varied during a development process in order to ensure the resulting
software is of high quality. t6l
5. Explain about the integrated change control in detail. t6l
6. Suppose you are rnanaging a software development project. The project is expected to be
cdmpleted in I months at a cost of Rs.50,000/- per month. After 2 months, you realize
that the project is 30 percent completed at a cost of Rs 200,000/-. Determine rvhether the
proiect is on-time and on-budget after 2months. Calculate Cost and Schedule
Performance Index. t8]
n
What is difference between communication skills and communication management? How
does the communication skill help to resolve conflicts in ICT project? Explain with
example. [2+4]
8. Quality is one of the most important factors to be controlled for effective delivery of
project objectives. How quality .rssurance and quality control are implemented in order to
deliver a successful project? Describe. i8]
9. Compare the followings: [3x3]
i) Decision Tree vs. Tornado Analysis for risk management
ii) Quotation based purchase vs. Tender based purchase for procurement process
iii) Consistency vs. completeness in requirements engineering
10. Write short notes on: [3 x3]
i) Balanced scorecard framework
ii) Project management maturity model
iii) Responsibility assignment matrix
t(**
 2I TRJBHWANTJNIVERSMY Exam. l{ t'grr I:r r
INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING LeVel BE Full Mnrkr &n

Examination Control Division Programme BEX, tsCT PassMarks 32

2070 Chaitra Year / Part rV/I Time 3 hrs.

Subiect: - Proiect Management (CT70I)

r' Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable.
{ Attempt 4.ll questions.
'/ TheJigtres in the margin indicate Full Marlcs.
y' Assume suitable data if necessary.

t. a) List out the characteristics of a project. Explain

- the role of effective feasibility study
for the successful completion of a project. l2+2!
b) What is the role of project manager? What are suggested skills for all project
managers and for information technology project managers? t5I
2. a) What is project management institute (PMI)? How is it related to project
management? Discuss PMI framework in relation with project management. l4l
b) Explain with example the concept of drivers of project success and inhibitors of
project success. 12+37
3. a) Discuss the concept of project management process groups (PGs). How is it related to
project management knowledge area? Give the example of trvo processes with
necessary inputs, tools and techniques and outputs, t4]
b) Define work break down structure and its importance in project management. What
are different ways/approaches to prepare a work breakdown structure for a project?
.

[5]
4. a) What do you understand by Quality planning, Qualrty Asstrance and Quality
Conhol? Explain different approaches to these processes. t4l
b) Why better communication management is critical for projects? Discuss the
communication management plan ttrat should be considered for ICT projects. t5]
5. a) Explain the integrated depth.
change control process in t4I
b) Define WBS technique in scope management. t3l
6. Being an IT project manager how are you going to manage an IT based project that
demands regular updates with new trends in market. ts]
7. Consider you are hired as a consultant in a IT college where every year 50 students are
admitted in 4 yew program. You are asked to prepare a tender" Specification document
for setting up a digital library to be set-up on that college. State your all assumptions that
you will be making while preparing the document. t6I
8. If schedule performance index (SPl) is 0.75 in a mega project undergoing near Devikapur
district with eamed value of being 60. Now calculate the planned value and also state
whether the project is ahead schedule or behind schedule. t6I
9. Write short notes on: (any five) [ax5]
a) Balanced Scorecard
b) Tornado analysis
c) Critical path analysis
d) Decision tree analysis
e) Trends in cloud computing
0 Outsourcing and off-shoring options
r*:F*
 2I TRIBHWAN IJNIVERSITY Exim. &
INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING Level BE Full Marks 80

::*in ation Contro!. Divi"si on Progrsrnme BEX. ECT'.__ Prsr Mcrks 12

2070 Ashad Year / Part ru/I Time 3 hrs

Subject: - Project Management (cr70rI-

,/ Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable.
/ Attempt A:ll questtons.
,/ TheJigures in the margin tndicate Fult Marks.
/ Assurne suitable data if necessary.

'l
1. What is a project? List out its characteristics. 12+21
.--'' -' -2. What are different skill sets required by aproject manager? Briefly explain each ofthem. lsl
3. Define project management body knowledge. 121
4. Explain aboutProject Man4gement Institute Framework. l4l
5. What are the phases in project life cycle? How does a project life 'cycle differ from a
product life cycle? tsl
6. Explain a Matrix Organizatiot Stnrcture with it's advantages and disadvantages. 141
7. Discuss the concept of project management process $oups (PGs). List down two
processes of project management process group with their inputs, tools and techniques
and output. f/,a
L'rl
8. Explain about Integrated Change Coutol in IT project development tsI
9. Why is it important to determine activity sequencing on projects? '[Vhat are different
diagrams/methods that can be used to sequence activities in the project? tsI
10. Given the following information for one-year project, use Earned Value Management
(EVlv$ method to calculate, cost variance, schedule variar.rcg cost perforrrance index
(CPI) and Schedule performance index (SPI) for the project. t6I
Planned Value : NPR 23,000

. Actual Cost = NPR 25,000

Budget at Completion = NPR 1,20,000
I l. What is a Maturity Model for software development? Explain them. tsl
r a'I
12. Explain about the necessity of information disfibution and its tools r:J :eohzuques. LJJ

13. What are different tools and techniques for risk identification? Discuss brainstorming and
Delphi Tecbnique for risk management t41
14. What is a procurement:ptocess? How is it performed in a project? [1+4]
15. Discuss about IT projectmanagement methodology. tsl
16. Write short note on: lzx6l
a) Project stakeholders
b) Project management inforrnation system
c) Critical Chain Scheduling
d) Categories of Risk
e) Balanced Score Card
O Constructive Cost Model (COCOMO)
*,F 4
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 . 02 TRIBHWANUNIVERSITY Exam.
,BE
Ncrv Back & Latcr
INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING Level Full Marks 80

Er:r;aein atiau Control DivisiGn ,?rogran::::,7

BCEBELi -- 32
Pass
3.Aeri.
2070 Ashad Year lPart I ty tI Time 3 hrs.

/ Candidates are required to give their answers in own words as far as practicable.
{ Attempt All
{ Thefigures in mar gin .indi c at e WMar hs
{ Assume suitable if necessary.
I

1. Differentiate Multilateral Joint' Venture project with examplel

Discuss the external in which a is operated. [4+6]
2. Define concept of appraisal. about contents of technical and financial
proposal. Also explain analysis of fomrulation. l?!+7+37

3. a) ConstructtheCPM for a proj with following activities : t16I

Activities A B' C DI E F G H I J
Predecessor rA.B H A C E.F D.F G,H I
Davs 4 7 \4 8 2 1 6 5 8 9

lind:
r) Critical path
ii) Project completion time
iii) EsT, EFT, LST, LFT,
Free float (Fp), and lnterferring float (If)
b) Define the-terms resource levelling limited resource *orffi*r,*r1
and work break stnrstue.
4. a) Write the concept of and Contolling and also explain project
contol cycle. ,1 [3+4]
b) \[rhy cost contol is in project? houses were to be completed in tlree
months with per unit of Rs 25,00,000/-. one month 4 houses were completed
with total expenditure Rs 96,00,000/- use value analysis to find the status'of
the project. [3+4]
- 5. Define'risk'. Explain sources of project risk. risk response planning. [1+5+4]
6. Define the term project Explain features of structure planning. A project
has total capital of Rs 5,00,000 which consists of shareB @ Rs 100, 1,50,000
preference share 18% and remaining loan @ Earning before inteiest
and tax in a year is Rs 1 , Calculate EPS and book. of share if tax rate is25%. lz+4+4)
,1. ** l'

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closure

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Afi-z) Start earth work 3
.,
B 0.4) '' Vendor selection.
cfi-7) Start handlins I
D(2-3) Continue earth.wotk . ..: ' :i-. ',-, 3
E (3-6_) 2
F (4-s) Orderlng raw'material 4
G (4i8) Excavdtion'for- di4ins, : :''" :
, H(5-6), " :' ReceivitiE: raw:r-nateria[, i. ..: i :r1 :..'._: '' '\ -' ' _

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,/

2I TRIBHWAN I.JNIVERSITY Exam. Itcgulil l'

INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING Level BE FullMarls 80

Examination Control Division Programme BEX, BCT Passll{arks 32

2069 Chaitra Year / Part tV/I Time 3 hrs.

Subject: - Project Management (CT701)

{ Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable.
r' AfiemptAll questions.
/ Thefigures in the margtn indicate Fall Marlcs.
y' Assume suitable dota if necessary.

l. What is a project, and what are its main attributes? How is a project different from what
most people do in their day-to-clay jobs? Discuss the specific atffibutes that are specific
to ITrelatedprojects. t4I
2* What is a Project Management Body of knowledge? Explain different general
\""' management skills necessary to be a go9( project manager. P+A
3raffi:a;t does it mean by the term "project management pracl"'e"? Discuss project
\*'/ management framework uN per the standard of Project Managemfnt Institute (PMI) along,
with the concept. v ts]
€Wnat is a Software Developmelr! ,Life-Cycle (SDLCX Explain any one of its kind that
you prefer in developing an ISftgject. Why? 1\ t2t7
the projectToilows function4[ orgqpl4ptional structure. If you agree,justif. , - ,Yl
-y''Mostof t.,t'
u6--E-rscussaboutProjectMarggglBantP-rop-e-ssGroups.
/' Jri
7. Discuss the process of definine project scope in more detail as a project progresses,
going from information in a project charter to a project scope statement, $Pftmd \@
dictisrmxy.
// r" t5I
\LJffi/is thele ngcessity of P_roject Time manag-ement? Expldu trqlv is-that performed., .' [+4J
g,-r**;ir E*dui;itr ;.Sffiand techniques used for cost estimating. [1+4]
a cost estimating?

v
,p"'fiIult do you understand Uy qugry-i;qe context of project management? piscuss
qualitysqrtfiol prosFs and its m@-utputs. t5l
!1. Why better communication js.-ggitjSal fot ICT projects? Discuss the contents of
V'
11 communication management plan that should be considered. tsI
,_9-6rtis a Project Risk Maur€ement? Explain the processes involved biefly ., ,' tsl
,,10:T/hy are organization moving towards the trend of outsourcing? Discuss the challenges
ofoutsourcing. tsl
-t
14. What are the roles of award and assessment in achieving Excellency in project
..ka completion, Bri€fly explain. tsl
15. Write short notes on: [3x3]
-a) Expert Judgement
b) Arrowpiagramming Method
c) Balance score card
:l*tt
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