QUESTION $1$

You are the project manager for a software development project. The project is well underway, and you have encountered a significant change request from the client. The change involves adding several new features to the software, which were not originally part of the project scope. What steps should you take to manage this change effectively? Provide a brief outline of the process.

$($TOTAL MARKS: $10$ Marks$)$

QUESTION $2$

You are managing a construction project to build a new office building. The project involves multiple tasks with varying durations and dependencies. Explain the purpose of CPM analysis in project management and provide a step$-$by$-$step guide on how to perform CPM analysis for this construction project. Include an example of calculating the critical path and its significance in project scheduling.

The information about the construction project as summarized in Table $1.$

Table $1$: The information about the construction project

$\backslash$table$[[,$Time requires $($week$)],[$Site Preparation,$2],[$Foundation$,6],[$Framing$,4],[$Electrical Work,$3],[$Plumbing$,2],[$Roofing$,2],[$Interior Finishing,$5]]$

Task Dependencies:

Foundation depends on Site Preparation.

Framing depends on Foundation.

Electrical Work and Plumbing can be done in parallel after Framing.

Roofing depends on Framing.

Interior Finishing depends on Electrical Work and Plumbing.