PMV630S - PROJECT MANAGEMENT - 2ND OPP - JANUARY 2023


PMV630S - PROJECT MANAGEMENT - 2ND OPP - JANUARY 2023



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nAm I BIA un IVERSITY
OF SCIEnCE Ano TECHnOLOGY
FACULTYOF COMMERCE,HUMAN SCIENCEAND EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF TECHNICAL, VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING
QUALIFICATION: DIPLOMA IN TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
MANAGEMENT
QUALIFICATION CODE: 06DTVM
LEVEL: 6
COURSE CODE: PMV630S
COURSE NAME: PROJECTMANAGEMENT
SESSION: JANUARY 2023
DURATION: 3 HOURS
PAPER: 2
MARKS: 100
SECOND OPPORTUNITY EXAMINATION PAPER
EXAMINER(S} DR. N SISINYIZE
MODERATOR: MS. CLAUDIA MARITSHANE
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Answer ALL the questions.
2. Read all the questions carefully before answering.
3. Number the answers clearly
THIS MEMORANDUM CONSISTS OF _2_ PAGES{Including this front page)
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QUESTION 1
1.1 Define the following concepts.
a. Project stakeholder
[2]
b. Project cycle
[2]
c. Project structure
[2]
d. Work Breakdown Structure {WBS)
[2]
e. Activity Network
[2]
1.2 Mention two (2) types of project structures.
[2]
1.3 Mention at least three (3) features of project management that distinguish it from other
forms of management.
[3]
1.4 With aid of examples, distinguish between internal and external stakeholders.
[4]
1.5 One of the techniques of project scheduling is Program Evaluation and Review technique.
Briefly describe the function of this technique in TVET projects.
[4]
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QUESTION 2
2.1 Mention and explain the criteria for the Work Breakdown Structure {WBS).
[6]
2.2 Explain the importance of Organizational structure in Project Management.
[6]
2.3 Briefly explain the five (5) phases of the project life cycle.
[10]
2.4 Briefly outline at least five (5) issues that lead to project success.
[10]
2.5 Explain in detail, what causes project failure.
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QUESTION 3
3.1 Discuss in detail the benefits of creating a Work Breakdown Structure
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3.2 Suppose the Regional Council, in your Region has contracted you to build a house of one
of the marginalized families in town.
a. Identify at least five (5) activities of your choice of building this house from
the beginning to the end.
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b. Draw a diagram and indicate the Work Breakdown Structure of the activities
identified in a, above
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c. Using the same diagram, do the Activity Network of the activities identified in
a
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TOTAL: 100
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