CE-703-B Project Management - Nov 2023 Question Paper

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1. 7 Marks
   aExplain the various parameter of the project management.
   How to answer

   • Define project management and its need for control
   • List parameters: scope, time, cost, quality, resources, risk
   • Brief explanation of each parameter
   • Interrelationship of parameters
2. 7 Marks
   bExplain the various phase of the project management.
   How to answer

   • Define project management phases
   • List phases: initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and control, closure
   • Brief description of each phase
   • Flow/sequence of phases
3. 7 Marks
   aWhat are the objectives of project management?
   How to answer

   • Define objectives of project management
   • List objectives: scope, time, cost, quality, resource optimization, stakeholder satisfaction
   • Brief explanation of each objective
4. 7 Marks
   bExplain the importance of project management.
   How to answer

   • Define importance in construction/engineering context
   • Points: efficient resource use, timely completion, cost control, quality assurance
   • Risk reduction and decision making
5. 7 Marks
   aElucidate the various stages of Project Life Cycle.
   How to answer

   • Define project life cycle
   • List stages: conceptualization, planning, execution, termination/closure
   • Explain activities in each stage
   • Diagram of life cycle curve
6. 7 Marks
   bDefine contract and explain the essential of valid contracts.
   How to answer

   • Define contract as per Indian Contract Act
   • List essentials of valid contract: offer, acceptance, consideration, capacity, free consent, lawful object
   • Brief explanation of each essential
   • Example of valid contract
7. 7 Marks
   aExplain briefly about the project planning and technique.
   How to answer

   • Define project planning
   • Explain need and purpose of planning
   • Brief overview of planning techniques: CPM, PERT, Gantt chart
   • Steps in planning
8. 7 Marks
   bExplain the tools involved in project planning.
   How to answer

   • List planning tools: Gantt chart, CPM, PERT, WBS, resource histogram
   • Purpose of each tool
   • How tools aid scheduling and control
9. 7 Marks
   aIllustrate the objectives of project planning.
   How to answer

   • Define objectives of planning
   • List: define scope, set schedules, estimate cost, allocate resources, ensure quality
   • Explain each objective briefly
10. 7 Marks
    bExplain the techniques involved in project planning.
    How to answer

    • List techniques: CPM, PERT, Gantt chart, milestone chart
    • Principle of each technique
    • Application and comparison of use
11. 7 Marks
    aWhat is cash flow and explain the elements of cash flow?
    How to answer

    • Define cash flow: inflow vs outflow
    • List elements: initial investment, operating cash flows, terminal cash flow
    • Explain each element with example
12. 7 Marks
    bWhat are the basic principles of cash flow estimations?
    How to answer

    • Define cash flow estimation
    • Principles: incremental cash flow, time value, after-tax, sunk cost exclusion, opportunity cost
    • Explain each principle briefly
13. 14 Marks
    Draw the

    1. a)Network diagram and find the critical path
    2. b)Early Start Time and Early Finish Time, Late Start time and Late Finish Time Using CPM
    3. c)Determine the total, free and independent floats

    

    How to answer

    • Draw activity-on-arrow network from predecessors table
    • Perform forward pass for EST/EFT and backward pass for LST/LFT
    • Identify critical path as zero total float path
    • Compute total, free and independent floats using formulas
    • Present results in table
14. 14 Marks
    Explain any two of the following:

    1. a)Stakeholder Engagement
    2. b)Matrix Organizational Structure
    3. c)Functional Organizational Structure
    4. d)Project Manager Skills
    How to answer

    • Select any two topics from list
    • Define each selected term
    • Explain key features and relevance to project management
    • Give example/diagram where applicable