Reference no: EM133681873

Manage ICT project planning

Assessment 1 - Short Answer Questions
Question 1: Identify three cost estimation techniques/methods and explain how they are used.
Question 2: Describe the purpose of Gantt charts.
Question 3: Explain the work breakdown structure. In your answer, include reference to how work packages can help project scheduling.
Question 4: Identify three project methodologies used in ICT projects. Briefly describe each one and its benefits and disadvantages.
Question 5: Provide a definition of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
Question 6: Identify the common stages of the SDLC. In your answer, explain what happens when the final stage is achieved.
Question 7: Explain how a business's needs can affect project management activities. In your answer, consider the implications for project control and expected returns on business investment.

Assessment 2 - Workplace assessment

Purpose
The pre-assessment checklist helps students determine if they are ready for assessment. The Trainer/Assessor must review the checklist with the student before the student attempts the assessment task. If any items of the checklist are incomplete or not clear to the student, the Trainer/Assessor must provide relevant information to the student to ensure they understand the requirements of the assessment task. The student must ensure they are ready for the assessment task before undertaking it.

Assessment task description:
This is the second (2) unit assessment task that student must successfully complete to be deemed competent in this unit of competency.

The student is required to complete the following sections from the recommended template.
Activity 1: Project Management Plan (in Section 1 of the project portfolio)
Activity 2: Project schedule (in Section 2 of the project portfolio)
Activity 3: Project budget (in Section 3 of the project portfolio).

In this task, you are required to demonstrate your skills and knowledge by working through a number of activities and completing and submitting a project portfolio.
You will need access to:
a suitable place to complete activities that replicates an ICT environment including a computer and relevant software and internet access
your learning resources and other information for reference
Project Portfolio template
Simulation Pack (if you need a case study).

Activities
Complete the following activities:
Carefully read the following:

This assessment task requires you to develop and manage project management plans for two ICT projects. For each project you will need to select an appropriate project methodology, develop the project management plan, a project schedule and develop a project budget, as well as ensure there are budgetary controls in place.
You can do this for two real ICT projects at your workplace or you can use the Simulation Pack provided. If you use your own business or workplace, make sure you can access information about the business problem or opportunity or unfilled legislative need as relevant to the projects. Speak to your assessor to get approval if you want to base this on your own business.
You will be collecting evidence for this unit in a Project Portfolio. The steps you need to take are outlined below.
Planning

Make sure you are familiar with the business you are basing this assessment on and have read through the necessary background information and policies and procedures. For the case study business, this is all of the documents included in the ICTPMG613 Simulation Pack. If it's your own business or a business where you are working or are familiar with, it's important at this step that you have your business or case study approved by your assessor.
Complete Page 4 of your Project Portfolio for this unit.
Read through the requirements of Section 1, 2 and 3 of your Project Portfolio which include detailed guidance relevant to all the assessment activities.
Develop project management plan

You are now to complete Section 1 of your Project Portfolio by developing both of the project management plans. This involves:
Assessing project management and systems development models to be used and selecting a suitable approach, including tailoring methodologies to suit requirements.
Developing an overall project management plan including:
Project overview
Project methodology
Scope
Assumptions and constraints
Deliverables
Roles and responsibilities
Risk management plan.
Complete Section 1 of your Portfolio.
Develop a project schedule and budget

You are now to complete Section 2 of your Project Portfolio by developing a project schedule and budget for each project. This involves:
Developing a work breakdown structure (WBS).
Estimating project effort and duration to develop a project schedule, including project schedule controls.
Complete Section 2 of your Portfolio and submit it your assessor.
Develop a project schedule and budget

You are now to complete Section 3 of your Project Portfolio by developing a project schedule and budget for each project. This involves:
Identifying project costs and cash flow requirements to develop a project budget.
Establishing budgetary controls.
Complete Section 3 of your Portfolio and submit it your assessor.