BC0054 – SOFTWARE PROJECT MANAGEMENT & QUALITY ASSURANCE

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FALL  2014, ASSIGNMENT

DRIVE	FALL 2014
PROGRAM	BACHELOR OF COMPUTER APPLICATION
SUBJECT CODE & NAME	BC0054 – SOFTWARE PROJECT MANAGEMENT & QUALITY ASSURANCE
SEMESTER	5TH SEM
CREDITS	4
MAX. MARKS	60
BK ID	B0958

Answer all questions

1. Write short notes on:

(a) Matrix Organizational Structure

Answer : A matrix organization structure is usually defined as one where there are multiple reporting lines – that is, people have more than one formal boss.

This may incorporate solid lines (direct strong reporting) and dotted lines (a weaker reporting relationship, but still indicating some formal level of ‘right’ to the individual’s time) or it may mean multiple solid lines to more than one boss.

(b)Networked Organizational Structure

Answer : As organizations restructure to respond to their environment, there has been a growing recognition of the need for new kinds of organizational structure. The Networked Organization is one such response. It has been defined by Lipnack and Stamps as one:

"where independent people and groups act as independent nodes, link across boundaries, to work together for a common purpose; it has multiple

2. (a) How can you summarize Project management in a triangle?

Answer :The project management triangle is used by managers to analyze or understand the difficulties that may arise due to implementing and executing a project. All projects irrespective of their size will have many constraints.

Although there are many such project constraints, these should not be barriers for successful project execution and for the effective decision making.

There are three main interdependent

3. Explain Waterfall life cycle model.

Answer :Waterfall life cycle model :-The Waterfall Model was first Process Model to be introduced. It is also referred to as a linear-sequential life cycle model.  It is very simple to understand and use.  In a waterfall model, each phase must be completed fully before the next phase can begin. 

Diagram of Waterfall-model: 

Advantages of waterfall model:

§  This model is simple and easy to

4.Write the conventions of the PERT chart.

Answer :PERT Chart:- A PERT chart is a graphic representation of a project’s schedule, showing the sequence of tasks, which tasks can be performed simultaneously, and the critical path of tasks that must be completed on time in order for the project to meet its completion deadline.

Conventions:-

·         predecessor event: an event that

5.(a) What is risk?

Answer :Risk:- Risk is inevitable in a business organization when undertaking projects. However, the project manager needs to ensure that risks are kept to a minimal. Risks can be mainly divided between two types, negative impact risk and positive impact risk.Not all the time would project managers be facing negative impact risks as there are positive impact risks too. Once the risk has been identified, project managers need to come up with a mitigation plan or any other solution to counter attack the risk.

(b) What is software risk management?

Answer : Many financial organisations, including retail and investment banks, use risk management and compliance software. The reasons for using risk systems varies from mitigating risks from financial investments to covering security breaches and breaks in business continuity.

But apart from banking and financial services, many other key sectors use risk software. These include IT and telecoms firms; the energy sector; government and public sector bodies, and the insurance sector.

6  Define

a) Software assurance,

Answer :Software assurance (SwA) is defined as "the level of confidence that software is free from vulnerabilities, either intentionally designed into the software or accidentally inserted at anytime during its lifecycle, and that the software functions in the intended manner."

The main objective of software assurance is to ensure that the processes, procedures, and products used to produce and sustain the software conform to all requirements and standards specified to govern those processes, procedures, and products.

(b) Software Engineering,

Answer : Software engineering (SE) is concerned with developing and maintaining software systems that behave reliably and efficiently, are affordable to develop and maintain, and satisfy all the requirements that customers have defined for them. It is important because of the impact of large, expensive software systems and the role of software in safety-critical applications. It integrates significant mathematics, computer

(c) Software Management,

Answer : "Managing software" and "managing software development" is a complex subject which is surrounded by a lot of bruhahah and fancy marketing presentations full of neat-looking flow charts and ambiguous terminology. I'm trying to establish some common vocabulary so we sort-of know what we're talking about.

(d) Software reviews,

Answer : A software review is "A process or meeting during which a software product is examined by a project personnel, managers, users, customers, user representatives, or other interested parties for comment or approval".

In this context, the term "software product" means "any technical document or partial document, produced as a deliverable of a

(e) Code Reviews

Answer : Code review is systematic examination (often known as peer review) of computer source code. It is intended to find and fix mistakes overlooked in the initial development phase, improving both the overall quality of software and the developers' skills. Reviews are done in various forms such as pair programming, informal walkthroughs, and formal inspections.

Code reviews can often find and remove common vulnerabilities such as format string exploits, race conditions, memory leaks and buffer overflows

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