PROJ 592 Project Cost and Schedule
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PROJ 592 Project Cost and Schedule
PROJ 592 Final Exam 1
1. (TCO B) Estimating Procedures
(a) You are the project manager for a new high-rise office building. You are working on estimating the exterior landscaping for the new development. The landscaping requires the use of a special landscape stone. Based on recent experience the most likely price for the material is $120.00/ton. However, the price for this stone is volatile, and the price fluctuates over time based on market conditions and material availability. The most optimistic price estimate is $60.00/ton, and the most pessimistic estimate is $160.00/ton. What is the expected price of the material?
(b) In addition to price fluctuations, you are also uncertain of how much of the material will be required for the project. Scope changes and site conditions will affect the amount of material actually needed. The most likely amount required is 36 tons. However, as little as 28 tons or as much as 56 tons might be required. What is the expected amount of the material needed for the project?
(c) Using the estimates from (a) & (b) what is the expected cost for the material over the life of the project using the COMPLEX method?
2. (TCO B) Contingency Allowance:
You are a project manager for the development of Motorola's new 4G, HD, Touch Screen Cell Phone which is supposed to take the cell phone industry by storm. Listed below are the initial cost estimates for the materials and labor for one of the phones:
The estimating department currently defines estimate accuracy as follows: (a) What contingency cost budget do you recommend for the product?
(b) The target retail price for the new telephone is $165.00 per unit. The markup demanded by retailers is 50%. Based on cost factors, write a brief rationale for acceptance or rejection of the project, including any recommendations you have regarding the cost estimates.
3. (TCO C) Work Breakdown Structure WBS
Speedy Computer, Inc.
PROJ 592 Project Cost and Schedule
PROJ 592 Final Exam 1
1. (TCO B) Estimating Procedures
(a) You are the project manager for a new high-rise office building. You are working on estimating the exterior landscaping for the new development. The landscaping requires the use of a special landscape stone. Based on recent experience the most likely price for the material is $120.00/ton. However, the price for this stone is volatile, and the price fluctuates over time based on market conditions and material availability. The most optimistic price estimate is $60.00/ton, and the most pessimistic estimate is $160.00/ton. What is the expected price of the material?
(b) In addition to price fluctuations, you are also uncertain of how much of the material will be required for the project. Scope changes and site conditions will affect the amount of material actually needed. The most likely amount required is 36 tons. However, as little as 28 tons or as much as 56 tons might be required. What is the expected amount of the material needed for the project?
(c) Using the estimates from (a) & (b) what is the expected cost for the material over the life of the project using the COMPLEX method?
2. (TCO B) Contingency Allowance:
You are a project manager for the development of Motorola's new 4G, HD, Touch Screen Cell Phone which is supposed to take the cell phone industry by storm. Listed below are the initial cost estimates for the materials and labor for one of the phones:
The estimating department currently defines estimate accuracy as follows: (a) What contingency cost budget do you recommend for the product?
(b) The target retail price for the new telephone is $165.00 per unit. The markup demanded by retailers is 50%. Based on cost factors, write a brief rationale for acceptance or rejection of the project, including any recommendations you have regarding the cost estimates.
3. (TCO C) Work Breakdown Structure WBS
Speedy Computer, Inc.