SEG Software engineering
theory questions with
complete verified solutions
2025-2026
Define the term "project" - answer A temporary endeavour with a start
and finish undertaken to create a unique product, service or result
How do projects differ from other types of human activity? - answer A
project cannot be conducted in a standardised way because every porject
is unique
Identify and describe at least four issues that need to be managed in a
project - answer Constraints: Project must meet certain expectations
People: Collaboration, The team should be cohesive and committed to the
project
Communication: There is usually a lot of info so make sure that they
understand how to use it via communicating
Risk: A project comes with risk. You can never predict what may happen
What is the life cycle of a project? - answer Initiate -> Plan -> execute ->
monitor (loop) -> execute -> close
What is the purpose of each set of processes in the life cycle of the
project? - answer Planning: Break down project into more pieces and
schedule these including identifying risks
Execute: Doing the actual work
Monitor: Reflect on how the execution stage is progressing; review risk
assessment and communication plan
Close: Complete and end the project (sign-offs) and evaluate the entire
project
, Define a "project constraint" - answer Anything that restricts your options
in the project
Iron triangle model - answer (Project management)
Represents the constraints of cost, time and scope as sides or corners of
an equilateral triangle. They need to remain in balance. Quality is in the
middle
First-time first-use penalty - answer If doing a task for the first time it's
easy to overlook some things
Diamond model - answer (Project management)
Cost, scope, time and quality on the corners and expectations and
customer satisfaction in the middle
Recognizes that a project may fail despite meeting time and cost
constraints if it lacks quality.
PMBOK model - answer Scope, Quality, Budget, Resources, Risk, Time
Acknowledges that project success is influenced by a broader set of
factors beyond the traditional three constraints.
Main types of project constraints - answer Cost/budget
Time/schedule
Scope
Quality
Risk
Resources
What is the difference between direct and indirect costs - answer Direct:
Expenses that arise from doing the project
theory questions with
complete verified solutions
2025-2026
Define the term "project" - answer A temporary endeavour with a start
and finish undertaken to create a unique product, service or result
How do projects differ from other types of human activity? - answer A
project cannot be conducted in a standardised way because every porject
is unique
Identify and describe at least four issues that need to be managed in a
project - answer Constraints: Project must meet certain expectations
People: Collaboration, The team should be cohesive and committed to the
project
Communication: There is usually a lot of info so make sure that they
understand how to use it via communicating
Risk: A project comes with risk. You can never predict what may happen
What is the life cycle of a project? - answer Initiate -> Plan -> execute ->
monitor (loop) -> execute -> close
What is the purpose of each set of processes in the life cycle of the
project? - answer Planning: Break down project into more pieces and
schedule these including identifying risks
Execute: Doing the actual work
Monitor: Reflect on how the execution stage is progressing; review risk
assessment and communication plan
Close: Complete and end the project (sign-offs) and evaluate the entire
project
, Define a "project constraint" - answer Anything that restricts your options
in the project
Iron triangle model - answer (Project management)
Represents the constraints of cost, time and scope as sides or corners of
an equilateral triangle. They need to remain in balance. Quality is in the
middle
First-time first-use penalty - answer If doing a task for the first time it's
easy to overlook some things
Diamond model - answer (Project management)
Cost, scope, time and quality on the corners and expectations and
customer satisfaction in the middle
Recognizes that a project may fail despite meeting time and cost
constraints if it lacks quality.
PMBOK model - answer Scope, Quality, Budget, Resources, Risk, Time
Acknowledges that project success is influenced by a broader set of
factors beyond the traditional three constraints.
Main types of project constraints - answer Cost/budget
Time/schedule
Scope
Quality
Risk
Resources
What is the difference between direct and indirect costs - answer Direct:
Expenses that arise from doing the project
