Complete the review questions and practice activity below. Your instructor's feedback and the grade you receive will demonstrate your understanding of the material covered in the module. Use a word processor to complete your assignment and submit it as a .docx or .doc document (or other specified format like .xls or .xlsx). The assignment is due by the end of this module's week.
Part 1: Review Questions
- What is involved in defining and managing the scope of an IT project? How does a work breakdown structure fit into the processes and outputs of defining the scope?
- What are some of the approaches used in creating a work breakdown structure? Give some examples of types of projects that would benefit from each approach.
- What are some of the problems associated with scope creep and managing scope? How can these problems be addressed during the planning stages? What software applications can be used manage scope throughout the project life cycle.
- Describe the relationships between milestones, activities, dependencies, and resources. How do these affect the critical path?
Part 2: Module Practice
Create a WBS for a self-checkout register at your school bookstore using Microsoft Project®, any version. If you do not have Microsoft Project® software, you may download a free trial version of MS Project® to complete the assignment or you may use an alternative software application. Decide on all of the level 2 categories for the WBS. Draw a mini-map (or use mind mapping software, if desired) and break down the work to at least the fourth level for one of the WBS items. Enter the WBS into Microsoft Project®and print out the Gantt chart. Don't enter any durations or dependencies.