Execute your own project

Computing

Introduction to project management

Interpreting project briefs

Setting project aims and objectives

Tools for project planning

Carrying out a project part I

Carrying out a project part II

Evaluating the success of a project

Start your own project

Evaluate your project

Project management has numerous transferable skills for pupils, from simple time management to structured project management techniques. In this unit pupils will have the opportunity to develop invaluable skills in using common software tools and systems used for project management.

Using IT in project management

What is the term for a company’s preferred way of presenting its documents, including choices like fonts, colours and layout?

You must use all planning tools for every project.

You should pick the tools that suit your project.

Which statement about planning tools is incorrect?

assesses whether a project is practical and achievable

summarises the project's aims, audience and requirements

visual timeline showing tasks and their durations

diagram showing task order and dependencies

Match each project planning tool to its correct description:.

to define clear boundaries and set realistic goals

Why is it important to understand the project scope before starting work?

Put these steps in order for planning a project.

to set out what the project is about and what needs to be completed

What is the main purpose of a project brief?

Which of the following is a user requirement?

set out what you hope to achieve during a project

What does project documentation help you do?

What does the SUM formula do in a spreadsheet?

What is the spreadsheet formula you would use to divide the value in cell B5 by the value in cell A2?

What is the spreadsheet formula you would use to display “Profit” if the value in cell B10 is greater than 100, and “Loss” if it is not?

Starter Quiz