assignment
SOFTWARE PROJECT MANAGEMENT
LAB ASSIGNMENTS
Note: Use MS Project 2003
LAB EXERCISE 1
Develop a WBS for the Project tracking Database.
. Assume the following project tracking Database tasks. (Enclosed sheet)
* Create SUMMARY TASKS
Task2, task9, task17, task21 and task26
. Make task 22- recurring task
. Make task1 milestone
. Create finish-to-start dependencies.
. Add lead or lag time to task dependencies.
Project Tracking Database
ORDER
TASKS
ORDER
TASKS
1
Start Project
16
Review plan with stakeholders
2
Initiating tasks
17
Executing tasks
3
Initial meeting with Project Sponsor
18
Analysis tasks
4
Research Similar projects
19
Design tasks
5
Draft project requirements
20
Implementation tasks
6
Review requirements with sponsors
And other stakeholders
21
Controlling tasks
7
Develop project Charter
22
Status reports
8
Charter signed
23
Enter actual
9
Planning tasks
24
Review reports
10
Develop WBS
25
Adjust plan, if needed
11
Estimate durations
26
Closing tasks
12
Assign resources
27
Prepare final project report
13
Determine task relationships
28
Present final project to stakeholders
14
Enter cost information
29
Prepare lessons learned
15
Review Gantt and PERT charts
30
End project
LAB EXERCISE 2
Web Site Development
A nonprofit organization would like you to lead a Web site development project for them. The organization has Internet access that includes space on a Web server, but has no experience in developing Web pages or Web sites. In addition to creating their Web site, they would like you to train two people on their staff to do simple Web page updates. The organization wants their Web site to include the following basic information: description of the organization (mission, history, and recent events), list of services, and contact information, as a minimum. They want the Web site to include graphics (photographs and other images) and have an attractive,
LAB ASSIGNMENTS
Note: Use MS Project 2003
LAB EXERCISE 1
Develop a WBS for the Project tracking Database.
. Assume the following project tracking Database tasks. (Enclosed sheet)
* Create SUMMARY TASKS
Task2, task9, task17, task21 and task26
. Make task 22- recurring task
. Make task1 milestone
. Create finish-to-start dependencies.
. Add lead or lag time to task dependencies.
Project Tracking Database
ORDER
TASKS
ORDER
TASKS
1
Start Project
16
Review plan with stakeholders
2
Initiating tasks
17
Executing tasks
3
Initial meeting with Project Sponsor
18
Analysis tasks
4
Research Similar projects
19
Design tasks
5
Draft project requirements
20
Implementation tasks
6
Review requirements with sponsors
And other stakeholders
21
Controlling tasks
7
Develop project Charter
22
Status reports
8
Charter signed
23
Enter actual
9
Planning tasks
24
Review reports
10
Develop WBS
25
Adjust plan, if needed
11
Estimate durations
26
Closing tasks
12
Assign resources
27
Prepare final project report
13
Determine task relationships
28
Present final project to stakeholders
14
Enter cost information
29
Prepare lessons learned
15
Review Gantt and PERT charts
30
End project
LAB EXERCISE 2
Web Site Development
A nonprofit organization would like you to lead a Web site development project for them. The organization has Internet access that includes space on a Web server, but has no experience in developing Web pages or Web sites. In addition to creating their Web site, they would like you to train two people on their staff to do simple Web page updates. The organization wants their Web site to include the following basic information: description of the organization (mission, history, and recent events), list of services, and contact information, as a minimum. They want the Web site to include graphics (photographs and other images) and have an attractive,