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Software Project Management SPPU Insem Question Paper Aug 2025

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Subject code
414442
Pattern
2019 pattern
Exam
Insem
Session
Aug 2025
Max. marks
30
Time
1 Hour
Semester
VII
Paper code
[6580]-601

Printed for: B.E. (Information Technology) (Insem.)

Instructions to the candidates

  1. Answer Q1 or Q2 and Q3 or Q4.
  2. Assume suitable data, if necessary.
  3. Figures to the right side indicate full marks.

Questions

  1. Q1

    1. a)

      What are the main characteristics of software projects? How are software projects different from other projects?

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    2. b)

      What type of activities are covered by Software Project Management? What are the activities within stepwise planning?

      [5]
    3. c)

      Define the term stakeholder. Who are the possible stakeholders in a software project and what can be their interests?

      [5]

  2. Q2

    1. a)

      Differentiate between a method and a methodology. What are the essential items that must be planned before carrying out a method or methodology?

      [5]
    2. b)

      Define contract and Contract management. Discuss with suitable brief application.

      [5]
    3. c)

      Discuss the different ways of categorizing software project in detail. Interpret the role of stakeholders and classify them. 2

      [5]

  3. Q3

    1. a)

      Describe how cost- benefit evaluation techniques can be used to choose the best among competing project proposal.

      [5]
    2. b)

      Describe the GQM paradigm in process management.

      [5]
    3. c)

      Demonstrate activity diagram for online shopping system. List the different components of activity diagram.

      [5]

  4. Q4

    1. a)

      Draw a use case diagram for payroll processing of a particular department.

      [5]
    2. b)

      How to calculate cost benefit analysis? In context to cost benefit analysis, define the following term precisely. Net Profit (NP) Payback Period (PP) Return on Investment (ROI) Net Present Value (NPV)

      [5]
    3. c)

      Define and illustrate techniques of process analysis. ♦♦♦

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