Lecture 13 - Monitoring and Controlling Software Projects Part I

Question 1

What are the two areas to monitor?

Answer 1

• Schedule
• Cost

Question 2

What are used to monitor Schedule? (2)

Answer 2

• Milestones
• Action items

Question 3

What are used to monitor Cost? (3)

Answer 3

• Expense
• Staffing
• Effort

Question 4

TF: Holding team meetings does not keep project on track

Answer 4

False. It does

Question 5

TF: An effective warning system is an indicator of effective progress reporting

Answer 5

True

Question 6

What are the 5 types of Project Status Reports?

Answer 6

• Current period reports
• Cumulative reports
• Exception reports
• Stoplight reports
• Variance reports

Question 7

The value that compares the planned amount of work with what has actually been completed, to determine cost, schedule, and work accomplished are progressing as planned is called…

Answer 7

Earned value

Question 8

What is “Earned” or “Credited” as it is completed?

Answer 8

Work

Question 9

What presents an “early warning” call for corrective actions?

Answer 9

Earned value

Question 10

What specifies many of the diverse activities in the development process?

Answer 10

Earned value

Question 11

What outlines for the long management journey?

Answer 11

Earned value

Question 12

What does Earned value start with?

Answer 12

A good WBS

Question 13

The lowest level WBS elements is known as…

Answer 13

Work packages

Question 14

What are the three components that make up a Work package?

Answer 14

1. Scope of work to be accomplished
2. Total (direct and indirect) cost
3. Time frame for completion

Question 15

What is the problem with a work package that is too big?

Answer 15

Multiple people responsible for work

Question 16

What is the problem with a Work package that is too small?

Answer 16

Program manager winds up micromanaging everything

Question 17

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