UNIT-I

1. Discuss the Challenges and responsibilities of project manager in software project

2. Explain about step wise project planning?

3 .Explain about Software Process Workflows?

4 .What are the activities that are essential in Project development? Explain

5. Explain about step wise project planning?

6. What is artifact? Explain about Artifact sets in detail?

7. Explain the role of stakeholders in a software project. How can project managers effectively
manage stakeholder expectations?

8. How do project products and deliverables differ? Discuss their importance in the project planning
process.

9. What are the different types of risks that can affect a software project? Explain how risk
management techniques can be applied to mitigate these risks.

10. How can stakeholder management improve the chances of success in a software project?
Discuss strategies for identifying and managing stakeholders effectively.

UNIT-II

1. Explain about incremental Model? Explain its advantages and disadvantages.

2 .Explain about Iteration workflow with neat diagram

3. Explain briefly about concept of the Effort estimation technique

4. Explain about PROTOTYPE model? Explain its advantages and disadvantages.

5 .Explain about lifecycle phases? Explain each phase in detail?

6. Explain briefly about concept of the Effort estimation technique

7. Explain the Waterfall model of software development. Discuss its advantages and disadvantages.
When is it most suitable to use this model?

8. What is Agile Software Development? Discuss its principles, values, and how it differs from
traditional software development models like Waterfall and V-Model.
9. What are Process Workflows in software development? Discuss their role in ensuring smooth
progress throughout the lifecycle of a project.

10. Compare Iterative and Incremental process models in software development. How do they
approach project development differently?

UNIT-III

1. Explain the concept of Function Point Analysis (FPA) and discuss its advantages and
disadvantages in software effort estimation.

2. Compare and contrast the COCOMO model with Function Point Analysis as techniques for
software effort estimation.

3. What is the importance of the Critical Path Method (CPM) in project management?
Explain how the critical path is determined.

4. Discuss the role of Use Case-Based Estimation in software project planning. How does it
help in predicting the effort and resources needed?

5. Explain the significance of SLOC (Source Lines of Code) as an estimation metric. What
are its advantages and limitations in software effort estimation?

6. Describe the steps involved in risk management in software development. How can you
effectively identify, assess, and mitigate risks?

7. How does the PERT (Program Evaluation and Review Technique) method assist in project
scheduling and risk management?

8. Explain the COCOMO Model for software cost estimation. Describe its different levels and explain
how the model is used to estimate the cost, effort, and time required for a software development
project.

9. What is the Monte Carlo simulation technique in project management? How does it help in
assessing project risks and outcomes?

10. Discuss the different categories of risks in software projects and explain how each type of
risk can be managed.

UNIT-IV

1. Explain the concept of Earned Value Analysis (EVA) and discuss how it can be used to
monitor and control project performance.

2. Describe the steps involved in creating a framework for monitoring and controlling a
software project. How can project managers ensure that the project stays on track?

3. What is the role of status reports in project monitoring and control? Explain the key
elements that should be included in a project status report.
4. What are the techniques used for progress monitoring in software projects? Explain their
benefits and limitations.

5. Discuss the significance of cost monitoring in project management. How can project
managers ensure that a project stays within its budget?

6. What is Defect Tracking in project management, and why is it important for controlling
software project quality?

7. Explain the different types of resources used in project management. How can a project
manager ensure the efficient allocation of resources across various tasks?

8. What is resource scheduling in project management? Discuss the techniques used to ensure
that resources are available when needed and used efficiently.

9. Discuss the impact of resource conflicts on project success. What steps can be taken to
resolve resource conflicts effectively?

10. Discuss the process of identifying resource requirements for a project. How does a Work
Breakdown Structure (WBS) help in identifying resource needs?

UNIT-V

1.Explain the concept of Software Quality. How can quality be defined and measured in
software development? Discuss the importance of quality standards like ISO 9001 in
ensuring software quality.

2. What are the key differences between product quality and process quality in software
development? Explain with examples of metrics for each type.

3. Discuss the importance of Quantitative Quality Management Planning in software

4. What is Statistical Process Control (SPC)? Explain how SPC techniques can be applied in
software development to ensure continuous quality improvement.

5. Explain the concept of the Capability Maturity Model (CMM). How does it help in
improving the software development process?

6. What are Product Quality Metrics? Discuss how they are defined and used to assess software
products' quality. Provide examples of key product quality metrics.

7. Explain the relationship between Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) in
software development. How do these activities work together to ensure high-quality
software?

8. What is the role of Defects Tracking in software quality management? How does it
contribute to enhancing software quality?
9. Describe the process of Quality Risk Management in software development. How can risk
analysis techniques help in ensuring quality during the software lifecycle?

10. Discuss the process of Continuous Improvement in software quality management. What
tools and techniques can be used to continuously improve software quality?