IV B.Tech ( CSE & IT) I SEMSTER I MID EXAMINATION SEP-2010 Software Project Management

1. What are the common symptoms of projects which are not successful?
2. With a neat diagram explain about waterfall model?
3. List and explain 10 reasons why conventional software management does not perform satisfactorily?
4. What are the components of a software cost model and what constitutes a good cost estimate?
5. Explain how the use of good languages and object oriented modeling can reduce the sloc in software?
6. How should the team be balanced in different dimensions of human skills& what are the skills required from a project manager?
7. What are the three sub processes in the software development process and explain them?
8. Discuss the principles of modern software management?
9. What are the primary objectives of four life cycle phases?
10. What are the essential activities of four life cycle phases?
11. What are the primary evaluation criteria of four life cycle phases?
12. Explain in detail about management artifacts?
13. Explain architecture according to the management and technical perspective?
14. What are the seven process workflows in the life cycle?
15. Explain the various artifacts and lifecycle emphases associated with each workflow?
16. What are the iteration workflows in the life cycle?