College of Computing and InformaticsAssignment #1
Deadline: Day 10/10/2021 @ 23:59
[Total Mark for this Assignment is 5]
Student Details:
Name: ###
ID: ###
CRN: ###
Instructions:
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You must submit two separate copies (one Word file and one PDF file) using the Assignment Template on
Blackboard via the allocated folder. These files must not be in compressed format.
It is your responsibility to check and make sure that you have uploaded both the correct files.
Zero mark will be given if you try to bypass the SafeAssign (e.g. misspell words, remove spaces between
words, hide characters, use different character sets, convert text into image or languages other than English
or any kind of manipulation).
Email submission will not be accepted.
You are advised to make your work clear and well-presented. This includes filling your information on the
cover page.
You must use this template, failing which will result in zero mark.
You MUST show all your work, and text must not be converted into an image, unless specified otherwise by
the question.
Late submission will result in ZERO mark.
The work should be your own, copying from students or other resources will result in ZERO mark.
Use Times New Roman font for all your answers.
Question One
Pg. 01
Learning
Outcome(s):
The student will
be able to define
the job roles of an
IT project
manager and the
key elements of
the project
management
lifecycle.
Question One
1.5 Marks
What is the difference between the role “Leader” and “Manager”? which role
should a project manager play? Justify your answer
Question Two
Pg. 02
Learning
Outcome(s):
The student will
be able to state
the best practices
in the IT project
management
processes.
1.5 Marks
Question Two
Define the term outsourcing and offshoring. Why does some organizations rely
on outsourcing? Give an example of outsourcing.
Question Three
Pg. 03
Learning
Outcome(s):
The student will
be able to define
the job roles of an
IT project
manager and the
key elements of
the project
management
lifecycle.
2 Marks
Question Three
In project life cycle, compare between the early phases of the project and the
middle phases of the project in terms of Resources and Risk?