Question $1(14$ Marks$)$

A$.$ How was the concept of project monitoring applied in this case study to enhance the construction

phase of a solar power plant project, particularly through real$-$time data collection?

$2$ Marks

B$.$ Analyze the effectiveness of using specific project indicators, such as project milestones, budget

variance, and incident rates, in measuring the performance of a solar power plant project.

$2$ Marks

C$.$ Evaluate the impact of the solar power plant project on energy production, cost savings, and

environmental benefits post$-$implementation. What does this tell us about the project's success?

$2$ Marks

D$.$ Differentiate between the roles of evaluation and monitoring in the project lifecycle of a solar power

plant. How do their focuses differ strategically and operationally?

$2$ Marks

E$.$ Discuss how the solar power plant's performance was measured against its planned objectives.

What factors were considered?

$2$ Marks

F$.$ How do cost control strategies, like budget forecasting and variance analysis, contribute to the

financial viability of a solar power plant project.

$2$ Marks

G$.$ Analyze how initial cost estimation and the comparison to actual costs informed the financial

management of the solar power plant project. What lessons were learned.

$2$ Marks

Question $2(16$ Marks$)$

A$.$ Evaluate the solar power plant project's financial efficiency using cost performance index $($CPI$)$ and

other metrics. What conclusions can be drawn?

$2$ Marks

B$.$ How does the planning process for managing project costs, including budget allocation and

contingency planning, ensure the solar power plant project's financial health?

$2$ Marks

C$.$ Define the quality management concepts applied in the solar power plant project and discuss their

impact on the project's outcome.

$2$ Marks

D$.$ Differentiate between quality assurance and project monitoring in the context of ensuring project

quality. How do their approaches and objectives differ?

$2$ Marks

E$.$ How would you apply analytical skills to assess the risk management strategies employed during

the construction phase of the solar power plant project?

$2$ Marks

F$.$ Critique the integration of renewable energy sources within the solar power plant project. How does

this align with global sustainability goals?

$2$ Marks

G$.$ How can the principles of total quality management $($TQM$)$ be applied to enhance project outcomes

in the solar power plant project?

$2$ Marks

H$.$ Analyze the role of stakeholder engagement in the success of the solar power plant project. How

did it influence project decisions and outcomes?