Gujarat Technological UniversitySummer 2026 examination

GTU 3171609 Software Project Management Summer 2026 Question Paper & PDF

B.E. · IT Engineering · Semester 7 · Subject code 3171609
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70 marks
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23 marks (33%)
Duration
2.5 Hours 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Questions
5 with internal choice
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13 of 25 questions on this paper were also asked in other years. Each is marked below with the years it appeared.See all 18 repeated 3171609 questions, most asked first

Q.1

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks

Define Software Project Management. Differentiate between Software Projects and other types of projects.

(b)
4 marks
List and briefly explain the activities covered under Software Project Management.
(c)
7 marks

What is a Project Charter? Explain the key elements of a project charter and discuss the factors that contribute to project success and failure.

Q.2

14 Marks
(a)
3 marksAsked in 2 of 3 papers

What is the primary purpose of a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) in project planning?

Also asked in Winter 2025 Q1c

(b)
4 marks
Compare and contrast the Waterfall and Agile software process models.
(c)
7 marksAsked in 3 of 3 papers

Explain the COCOMO model for software cost estimation. Calculate the effort and development time for an organic project with an estimated size of 60 KLOC

Also asked in Winter 2025 Q4b OR, Summer 2025 Q2c

(c)
7 marksAsked in 2 of 3 papers

Discuss the steps involved in selecting an appropriate project approach. What factors influence the choice of a Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) model?

Also asked in Summer 2025 Q3c OR

Q.3

14 Marks
(a)
3 marksAsked in 2 of 3 papers
Define the terms 'Critical Path' and 'Slack Time' in the context of project scheduling.

Also asked in Summer 2025 Q5a

(b)
4 marksAsked in 3 of 3 papers

Draw a Gantt chart for a simple project with at least 5 tasks and explain its utility in project monitoring.

Also asked in Winter 2025 Q3b, Summer 2025 Q3c

(c)
7 marks
A project has the following activities and time estimates (in days):

Calculate the expected time and variance for each activity. Determine the critical path.

ActivityPredecessorOptimistic (a)Most Likely(m)Pessimistic (b)
A-258
BA369
CA4710
DB,C246
(a)
3 marksAsked in 2 of 3 papers
What is the purpose of Earned Value Analysis (EVA)?

Also asked in Winter 2025 Q4a OR

(b)
4 marks

Explain the three key dimensions of Earned Value Analysis: Planned Value (PV), Earned Value (EV), and Actual Cost (AC)

(c)
7 marks

A project has a budget of $100,000 and a schedule of 10 months. After 5 months, the Planned Value (PV) is 50,000,theEarnedValue(EV)is50,000, the Earned Value (EV) is40,000, and the Actual Cost (AC) is $60,000. Calculate Schedule Variance (SV), Cost Variance (CV), Schedule Performance Index (SPI), and Cost Performance Index (CPI). Interpret the results.

Q.4

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Define 'Risk' in the context of software project management.
(b)
4 marksAsked in 3 of 3 papers

List and explain the various risk categories as per the software project management perspective.

Also asked in Winter 2025 Q5a, Summer 2025 Q4b

(c)
7 marksAsked in 2 of 3 papers

Explain the Risk Management process. Discuss any two potential risk treatment strategies with suitable examples.

Also asked in Winter 2025 Q5c

(a)
3 marks
What is a 'baseline' in Software Configuration Management (SCM)?
(b)
4 marksAsked in 2 of 3 papers
Explain the importance of Version Control and Change Control in SCM.

Also asked in Winter 2025 Q2b

(c)
7 marksAsked in 3 of 3 papers

Describe the SCM process with a neat diagram. What are the goals of effective Software Configuration Management?

Also asked in Winter 2025 Q2c OR, Summer 2025 Q5c OR

Q.5

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks

What is the difference between Software Quality Assurance (SQA) and Software Quality Control (SQC)?

(b)
4 marksAsked in 3 of 3 papers
Briefly explain the key components of the Capability Maturity Model (CMM).

Also asked in Winter 2025 Q3c OR, Summer 2025 Q3b OR

(c)
7 marksAsked in 2 of 3 papers

What is Software Re-engineering? Explain the Software Re-engineering Process Model. Discuss the technical problems associated with re-engineering.

Also asked in Winter 2025 Q2c

(a)
3 marks
Why is Project Closure an important phase in the project management life cycle?
(b)
4 marksAsked in 2 of 3 papers

What are the key components typically included in a Project Closure Analysis Report?

Also asked in Summer 2025 Q5b OR

(c)
7 marks

"Business Process Re-engineering (BPR) often drives Software Re-engineering." Justify this statement with a suitable example. Discuss the challenges in implementing BPR.

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