R012 1.1, 1.2, 1.3

What does the term contingency mean?

• Time in a project plan that has no tasks assigned. Used if tasks are not completed on time.

• Shows what task is dependent on another, what task has to be completed before another can be completed

• The things needed to complete the project, could include software and hardware

• A given point in time when a task is expected to be started or completed

What does the term workflow mean?

• Time in a project plan that has no tasks assigned. Used if tasks are not completed on time.

• Shows what task is dependent on another, what task has to be completed before another can be completed and which tasks can be completed at the same time.

• The things needed to complete the project, could include software and hardware

• A given point in time when a task is expected to be started or completed

What does the term milestone mean?

• Time in a project plan that has no tasks assigned. Used if tasks are not completed on time.

• Shows what task is dependent on another, what task has to be completed before another can be completed and which tasks can be completed at the same time.

• The things needed to complete the project, could include software and hardware

• A given point in time when a task is expected to be started or completed

What does the term resource mean?

• Time in a project plan that has no tasks assigned. Used if tasks are not completed on time.

• Shows what task is dependent on another, what task has to be completed before another can be completed and which tasks can be completed at the same time.

• The things needed to complete the project, could include software and hardware

• A given point in time when a task is expected to be started or completed

Identify TWO tasks that are carried out during the planning phase

• Define constraints

• Create test plans

• Produce user documentation

• Test the final product

Identify the phase of the project life cycle in which user documentation is created

• Initiation

• Planning

• Execution

• Evaluation

What are 2 advantages of following a project life cycle

• Provides a structured approach and allows everyone to see how project is progressing

• There are defined inputs and outputs for each phase

• It will mean that you will never run out of money or time

• You won't have to return to a phase once it has been completed or you have moved on to the next phase

What are the implications to a project if the project life cycle is not followed?

• You could go over budget

• Product may not be issued to client on time

• The final product may not meet the needs of the client

• The final product will meet the needs of the client

Which phase/s interacts with the planning phase?

• Initiation

• Execution

• Evaluation

Which phase/s interacts with the initiation phase?

• Planning

• Execution

• Evaluation