Question $1(25$ Marks$)$

Discuss how MS Project software could have been used to improve the scheduling and controlling of the i$6$ project.

Question $2(25$ Marks$)$

Elaborate on some of the challenges that a project manager might face when using MS Project software to control a

project.

Question $3(25$ Marks$)$

With reference to the above case study, analyse the key factors that you consider important for the successful scheduling

of the I$6$ project.

Question $4(25$ Marks$)$

A project manager can use a burndown chart to identify potential problems with the project schedule by comparing the

planned work remaining to the actual work remaining. If the actual work remaining is increasing, it is a sign that the

project is falling behind schedule. Assuming that the graph provided below represent data obtained from the I$6$ project.

$4\mathrm{.}1$ Provide a detailed analysis of the report and justify your answer.

$4\mathrm{.}2$ What assumptions can be made when reading the burnt down chart?

$4\mathrm{.}3$ Discuss how a project manager can use a burndown chart to identify potential problems with the project schedule and

track the progress of the project.

$4\mathrm{.}4$ Given the challenges faced by the i$6$ project in using MS Project as a scheduling tool, advise project managers on

how to prevent future risks.

$4\mathrm{.}5$ Propose to future project manager about the value of incorporating Earned Value $($EV$)$ report in monitoring a project