Initiate a project
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- In this lesson, we will learn that project management methods follow a project life cycle that includes four or more stages including initiation, planning, execution, and evaluation. In this lesson, and over the next few lessons, we will complete the 'Delicious Desserts' project brief to practise each stage of the project management cycle. We will also learn about the critical parth method and practise using it.
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4 Questions
Q1.
Which method is usually best when cooking an omelette?
Agile Method
Hybrid Method
Waterfall Method
Q2.
Which method is usually best when designing software with a clear sequence of events?
Agile Method
Critical Path Method
Hybrid Method
Q3.
Which method is usually best when designing software with multiple features?
Critical Path Method
Hybrid Method
Waterfall Method
Q4.
Which method is usually best when working with a client that is involved but often busy?
Agile Method
Critical Path Method
Waterfall Method
4 Questions
Q1.
What is the name of the example company?
Delia's Dishes
Delicious Deserts
Delightful Dishes
Q2.
Define user requirements
The best way to design the project
The dietary needs of the user
The method used to manage the project
Q3.
Why is a feasibility report useful?
It will identify risks that may prevent the project's success
It will tell the user what is actually achievable
It will tell us how expensive the project will be
Q4.
Do constraints prevent the project being successful?
No - constraints are just a list of potential problems, not real problems
Yes - constraints hold us back from succeeding
Yes - if there are constraints, the project will fail