Results from brainstorming session:

Table 1

Potential causes Possibility To be tested (Y/N)

Robot's Firmware High Y

Robot's Controller High Y

Communication to Robot's Medium Y

controller

System's PC Low Y

Overall System's Low Y

communication

System's Software Low N(if overall system's

communication passes

test)

Robot's Manual Controller Medium Y

Robot's cables Low Y

Motion Controller Low Y

Motion Cables Low N(if motion controller

passes test)

QUESTION ONE:

1.1 Discuss the appropriateness of using a fishbone methodology to identify the root causes of machine failure. (10)

1.2 Use the results from table 1 to construct a fishbone diagram of the potential root causes.(10)

1.3 Identify the quality costs associated with machine failure and discuss the impact of this if the root problems are not addressed. (10)

QUESTION TWO:

2.1 Evaluate the benefits and risks relating to the utilisation of project management software. (15)

2.2 Critically discuss the functionality of project management software and the relevance of the internet in project management. (20)

2.3 Identify three multi-project management software, explain their features and evaluate the appropriateness in a multi-project environment. (15)

QUESTION THREE

3.1 Examine how economies of scale impact on project costs. (10)

3.2 Critically review the different types of audits that can be used for projects. (10)