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, UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
January/February 2025
INF3708
Software Project Management
Welcome to the INF3708 examination
Date: 23 January 2025
Time: 03:45 PM – 06:15 PM
Hours: 2
Examiner name: Dr E.A. Van Der Poll
Internal moderator name: Mr M.E. Bogopa
External moderator name: Mr M.E. Lonfo Fotio
This paper consists of 11 pages.
Total marks: 80
Examination briefing:
• Good luck with this examination.
• Do not print the instruction manuscript. Please read and engage with the electronic version
on your screen.
• This is a closed-book exam—use of the prescribed textbook and ChatGPT is not permitted.
• References are included in the text and a reference list is included on the final page of this
document. Do NOT follow/visit the sources during the examination; if you do, that will be
considered dishonest conduct. I included the reference list to merely acknowledge the
sources that inspired the case.
• The case incorporates real-life entities and experiences (e.g., an institution like UNISA;
people, like me), and blends them with fiction. Except for myself, all characters in the
narratives are either fictional or pseudonymised – no identification with actual persons
(living or deceased) is intended or should be inferred.
• For all calculations you are instructed to perform, only write down the answer, do not
display the formula and sequence of calculations leading to the answer.
• Do not cheat! We closely scrutinise IRIS video recordings for dishonest behaviour.
o Ensure your face is always fully visible.
o If you need to make notes on paper, show both sides of the blank sheet to the
camera and state, "this blank sheet is for making notes."
, ii
o Before taking a bathroom break, look at the camera and say, "I am taking a
bathroom break; I’ll be back now."
• Do not write this exam at your workplace; you should be on study leave.
• Do not use your work PC, as permission levels might block IRIS.
• Write this exam in a quiet venue. If you are not alone, ask not to be disturbed during the
exam.
• Do not wear earphones or air pods!
• Do not use your smartphone or a secondary laptop/PC.
• If you need to scan a document as part of your solutions, ensure the scanning is done in
full view of the camera.
• The case study is inspired by real events. Read the case and questions thoroughly before
starting the exam.
• While you may use Microsoft Excel for calculations, you must start with a blank sheet and
are not permitted to prepopulate worksheets with formulas.
• Please read the additional student instructions below.
Additional student instructions
1. Students must upload their answer scripts in a single PDF file (answer scripts must not be
password protected or uploaded as “read only” files)
2. Incorrect file format and uncollated answer scripts will not be considered.
3. NO emailed scripts will be accepted.
4. Students are advised to preview submissions (answer scripts) to ensure legibility and that
the correct answer script file has been uploaded.
5. Incorrect answer scripts and/or submissions made on unofficial examinations platforms
(including the invigilator cell phone application) will not be marked and no opportunity will
be granted for resubmission. Only the last answer file uploaded within the stipulated
submission duration period will be marked.
6. Mark awarded for incomplete submission will be the student’s final mark. No opportunity for
resubmission will be granted.
7. Mark awarded for illegible scanned submission will be the student’s final mark. No
opportunity for resubmission will be granted.
8. Submissions will only be accepted from registered student accounts.
9. Students who have not utilised the proctoring tool will be deemed to have transgressed
Unisa’s examination rules and will have their marks withheld. If a student is found to have
been outside the proctoring tool for a total of 10 minutes during their examination session,
they will be considered to have violated Unisa’s examination rules and their marks will be
withheld. For examinations which use the IRIS invigilator system, IRIS must be recording
throughout the duration of the examination until the submission of the examinations scripts.
10. Students have 48 hours from the date of their examination to upload their invigilator results
from IRIS. Failure to do so will result in students deemed not to have utilized the proctoring
tools.
11. Students suspected of dishonest conduct during the examinations will be subjected to
disciplinary processes. Students may not communicate with any other person or request
assistance from any other person during their examinations. Plagiarism is a violation of
academic integrity and students who plagiarise, copy from published work or Artificial
Intelligence Software (eg ChatGPT) or online sources (eg course material), will be in
violation of the Policy on Academic Integrity and the Student Disciplinary Code and may be
referred to a disciplinary hearing. Unisa has a zero tolerance for plagiarism and/or any
other forms of academic dishonesty.
12. Listening to audio (music) and making use of audio-to-text software is strictly prohibited
during your examination session unless such usage of the software is related to a student’s
assistive device which has been so declared. Failure to do so will be a transgression of
Unisa’s examination rules and the student's marks will be withheld.
13. Students are provided 30 minutes to submit their answer scripts after the official
examination time. Students who experience technical challenges should report the
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challenges to the SCSC on 080 000 1870 or their College exam support centres (refer to
the Get help during the examinations by contacting the Student Communication Service
Centre [unisa.ac.za]) within 30 minutes. Queries received after 30 minutes of the official
assessment duration time will not be responded to. Submissions made after the official
assessment time will be rejected according to the examination regulations and will not be
marked. Only communication received from your myLife account will be considered.
14. Non-adherence to the processes for uploading assessment responses will not qualify the
student for any special concessions or future assessments.
15. Queries that are beyond Unisa’s control include the following: a. Personal network or
service provider issues
b. Load shedding/limited space on personal computer
c. Crashed computer
d. Non-functioning cameras or web cameras
e. Using work computers that block access to the myExams site (employer firewall
challenges)
f. Unlicensed software (eg license expires during exams)
Postgraduate students experiencing the above challenges are advised to apply for an
aegrotat and submit supporting evidence within ten days of the examination session.
Students will not be able to apply for an aegrotat for a third examination opportunity.
Postgraduate/undergraduate students experiencing the above challenges in their second
examination opportunity will have to reregister for the affected module.
16. Students suspected of dishonest conduct during the examinations will be subjected to
disciplinary processes. UNISA has a zero tolerance for plagiarism and/or any other forms
of academic dishonesty.
17. Students experiencing network or load shedding challenges are advised to apply together
with supporting evidence for an Aegrotat within 3 days of the examination session.
INF3708-24-Y: JAN/FEB-2025 SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMINATION
EXAM PACK
Recent exam questions and answers
Summarised study notes
Exam tips and guidelines
+27 81 278 3372
DISCLAIMER & TERMS OF USE
Educational Aid: These study notes are intended to be used as educational resources and should not be seen as a
replacement for individual research, critical analysis, or professional consultation. Students are encouraged to perform
their own research and seek advice from their instructors or academic advisors for specific assignment guidelines.
Personal Responsibility: While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the information in
these study notes, the seller does not guarantee the completeness or correctness of all content. The buyer is
responsible for verifying the accuracy of the information and exercising their own judgment when applying it to their
assignments.
Academic Integrity: It is essential for students to maintain academic integrity and follow their institution's policies
regarding plagiarism, citation, and referencing. These study notes should be used as learning tools and sources of
inspiration. Any direct reproduction of the content without proper citation and acknowledgment may be considered
academic misconduct.
Limited Liability: The seller shall not be liable for any direct or indirect damages, losses, or consequences arising from
the use of these notes. This includes, but is not limited to, poor academic performance, penalties, or any other negative
consequences resulting from the application or misuse of the information provided.
, UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
January/February 2025
INF3708
Software Project Management
Welcome to the INF3708 examination
Date: 23 January 2025
Time: 03:45 PM – 06:15 PM
Hours: 2
Examiner name: Dr E.A. Van Der Poll
Internal moderator name: Mr M.E. Bogopa
External moderator name: Mr M.E. Lonfo Fotio
This paper consists of 11 pages.
Total marks: 80
Examination briefing:
• Good luck with this examination.
• Do not print the instruction manuscript. Please read and engage with the electronic version
on your screen.
• This is a closed-book exam—use of the prescribed textbook and ChatGPT is not permitted.
• References are included in the text and a reference list is included on the final page of this
document. Do NOT follow/visit the sources during the examination; if you do, that will be
considered dishonest conduct. I included the reference list to merely acknowledge the
sources that inspired the case.
• The case incorporates real-life entities and experiences (e.g., an institution like UNISA;
people, like me), and blends them with fiction. Except for myself, all characters in the
narratives are either fictional or pseudonymised – no identification with actual persons
(living or deceased) is intended or should be inferred.
• For all calculations you are instructed to perform, only write down the answer, do not
display the formula and sequence of calculations leading to the answer.
• Do not cheat! We closely scrutinise IRIS video recordings for dishonest behaviour.
o Ensure your face is always fully visible.
o If you need to make notes on paper, show both sides of the blank sheet to the
camera and state, "this blank sheet is for making notes."
, ii
o Before taking a bathroom break, look at the camera and say, "I am taking a
bathroom break; I’ll be back now."
• Do not write this exam at your workplace; you should be on study leave.
• Do not use your work PC, as permission levels might block IRIS.
• Write this exam in a quiet venue. If you are not alone, ask not to be disturbed during the
exam.
• Do not wear earphones or air pods!
• Do not use your smartphone or a secondary laptop/PC.
• If you need to scan a document as part of your solutions, ensure the scanning is done in
full view of the camera.
• The case study is inspired by real events. Read the case and questions thoroughly before
starting the exam.
• While you may use Microsoft Excel for calculations, you must start with a blank sheet and
are not permitted to prepopulate worksheets with formulas.
• Please read the additional student instructions below.
Additional student instructions
1. Students must upload their answer scripts in a single PDF file (answer scripts must not be
password protected or uploaded as “read only” files)
2. Incorrect file format and uncollated answer scripts will not be considered.
3. NO emailed scripts will be accepted.
4. Students are advised to preview submissions (answer scripts) to ensure legibility and that
the correct answer script file has been uploaded.
5. Incorrect answer scripts and/or submissions made on unofficial examinations platforms
(including the invigilator cell phone application) will not be marked and no opportunity will
be granted for resubmission. Only the last answer file uploaded within the stipulated
submission duration period will be marked.
6. Mark awarded for incomplete submission will be the student’s final mark. No opportunity for
resubmission will be granted.
7. Mark awarded for illegible scanned submission will be the student’s final mark. No
opportunity for resubmission will be granted.
8. Submissions will only be accepted from registered student accounts.
9. Students who have not utilised the proctoring tool will be deemed to have transgressed
Unisa’s examination rules and will have their marks withheld. If a student is found to have
been outside the proctoring tool for a total of 10 minutes during their examination session,
they will be considered to have violated Unisa’s examination rules and their marks will be
withheld. For examinations which use the IRIS invigilator system, IRIS must be recording
throughout the duration of the examination until the submission of the examinations scripts.
10. Students have 48 hours from the date of their examination to upload their invigilator results
from IRIS. Failure to do so will result in students deemed not to have utilized the proctoring
tools.
11. Students suspected of dishonest conduct during the examinations will be subjected to
disciplinary processes. Students may not communicate with any other person or request
assistance from any other person during their examinations. Plagiarism is a violation of
academic integrity and students who plagiarise, copy from published work or Artificial
Intelligence Software (eg ChatGPT) or online sources (eg course material), will be in
violation of the Policy on Academic Integrity and the Student Disciplinary Code and may be
referred to a disciplinary hearing. Unisa has a zero tolerance for plagiarism and/or any
other forms of academic dishonesty.
12. Listening to audio (music) and making use of audio-to-text software is strictly prohibited
during your examination session unless such usage of the software is related to a student’s
assistive device which has been so declared. Failure to do so will be a transgression of
Unisa’s examination rules and the student's marks will be withheld.
13. Students are provided 30 minutes to submit their answer scripts after the official
examination time. Students who experience technical challenges should report the
INF3708-24-Y: JAN/FEB-2025 SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMINATION
, iii
challenges to the SCSC on 080 000 1870 or their College exam support centres (refer to
the Get help during the examinations by contacting the Student Communication Service
Centre [unisa.ac.za]) within 30 minutes. Queries received after 30 minutes of the official
assessment duration time will not be responded to. Submissions made after the official
assessment time will be rejected according to the examination regulations and will not be
marked. Only communication received from your myLife account will be considered.
14. Non-adherence to the processes for uploading assessment responses will not qualify the
student for any special concessions or future assessments.
15. Queries that are beyond Unisa’s control include the following: a. Personal network or
service provider issues
b. Load shedding/limited space on personal computer
c. Crashed computer
d. Non-functioning cameras or web cameras
e. Using work computers that block access to the myExams site (employer firewall
challenges)
f. Unlicensed software (eg license expires during exams)
Postgraduate students experiencing the above challenges are advised to apply for an
aegrotat and submit supporting evidence within ten days of the examination session.
Students will not be able to apply for an aegrotat for a third examination opportunity.
Postgraduate/undergraduate students experiencing the above challenges in their second
examination opportunity will have to reregister for the affected module.
16. Students suspected of dishonest conduct during the examinations will be subjected to
disciplinary processes. UNISA has a zero tolerance for plagiarism and/or any other forms
of academic dishonesty.
17. Students experiencing network or load shedding challenges are advised to apply together
with supporting evidence for an Aegrotat within 3 days of the examination session.
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