project life cycle theory

Question 1

what is the project life cycle split up into?

Answer 1

4 Phases

Question 2

what are the 4 phases of the project life cycle, in order?

Answer 2

Initiation, planning, execution, evaluation

Question 3

what are the input tasks for the initiation phase?

Answer 3

User requirements, user constraints

Question 4

what are the input tasks for the planning phase?

Answer 4

Feasibility report, legislation implications, next steps

Question 5

what are the input tasks for the execution phase?

Answer 5

Project and test plans, constraints list

Question 6

what are the input tasks for the evaluation phase?

Answer 6

Deliverable product, test results

Question 7

what are the 3 possible constraints for any project?

Answer 7

Any 3 from: Time, resources, regulations, security/risk management, mitigation of risk

Question 8

what does iteration mean?

Answer 8

If any detail is missing from one phase you must return to that phase to complete the detail

Question 9

the ______ of one ____ are the _____ of the next phase.

Answer 9

Output, phase, input

Question 10

The initiation phase interacts with which phase(s)?

Answer 10

planning

Question 11

The planning phase interacts with which phase(s)?

Answer 11

initiation and execution

Question 12

The execution phase interacts with which phase(s)?

Answer 12

evaluation and planning

Question 13

The evaluation phase interacts with which phase(s)?

Answer 13

execution

Question 14

What questions are asked during the initiation phase?

Answer 14

what is the end product? who is it for? which people are needed to complete the project? what resources are required to complete the project? what is the timescale for the project?

Question 15

give 2 examples of requirements that could be provided in the initiation phase.

Answer 15

any 2 from:

Company logo, company house style, target age group, the format of the output from the final product.

Question 16

give 2 examples of constraints that could be provided in the initiation phase.

Answer 16

any 2 from: the timescale for the completion the project budget the hardware/software that should develop the product

Question 17

what report is completed at the end of every phase?

Answer 17

Phase review

Question 18

what happens during the planning phase?

Answer 18

the requirements, constraints, and legal issues identified earlier are used to create a detailed plan which will be used to monitor progress.

Question 19

what must the project manager define during the planning phase?

Answer 19

any 3 from :

tasks needed, time needed, workflow, contingency time, milestones and endpoint, resources needed

Question 20

which phase is usually the longest phase?

Answer 20

the execution phase

Question 21

what is the plan created in the planning phase used for?

Answer 21

by the project manager to identify and monitor tasks to mitigate risks e.g. ethical, moral and legal

Question 22

what happens during the evaluation phase?

Answer 22

the product is released and the user documentation is created which includes an installation guide.

Question 23

give 5 examples of the advantages of the project life cycle?

Answer 23

• provides a structured approach
• clearly defined tasks to be completed in each phase
• clearly defined inputs and outputs for each phase
• clearly defined roles and responsibilities of each member of the team
• resources can be allocated in advance so that issues can be dealt with
• project managers can monitor progress and ensure timely completion
• end of phase reviews are used to ensure that the project is meeting success criteria and objectives

Question 24

what are the 4 key constraints?

Answer 24

-timescale -budget -hardware -software

Question 25

what is a feasibility report?

Answer 25

a document that includes answers and possible solutions to question asked during the initiation phase. It considers constraints and requirements provided

Question 26

what 3 things are included in the project plan?

Answer 26

-breakdown of tasks -the link between tasks -the milestones and end of the project