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MAIN EXAMINATION PAPER

SUBJECT : ADVANCED PROJECT MANAGENMENT

SUBJECT CODE : APM48M0

QUALIFICATION : B ADMINISTRATION (HONOURS)

EXAMINER : DR Y LUKMAN

MODERATOR : PROF S BALKARAN

EXTERNAL EXAMINER : Dr Rulashe

DURATION : 3 HOURS

MARKS : 100 MARKS = 100%

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES:

1. Late submission will not be tolerated

2. Provide examples where necessary
3. Answer ALL four questions
4. Failure to follow any given instructions will result in loss of marks

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 QUESTION 1

1.1 Evaluate the planning phase of a project in terms of the following:

feasibility study
[10 Marks]
Project charter
[10 Marks]
The Gantt Chart
[5 marks]
[Total 25 Marks]

QUESTION 2

2.1 Discuss the project life cycle with reference to infrastructure projects
[15 Marks]

2.2 Research has proved that “projects mostly cost more than expected” Discuss this
statement in line with economic variables that can influence a project.
[10Marks]
[Total 25 Marks]

QUESTION 3

3.1 What is Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and highlight its relevance in managing
projects.
[15 Marks]

3.2 PERT uses a three time probabilistic model coined in the formular below,

E = (P+4M+O)/6
Explain each letter and what it stands for?

2
 [Total 10Marks]
E =
P =
O =
M =
[Total 25Marks]

QUESTION 4

“Implementation of project will not always tally 100% with the plan”. Discuss the
factors that can necessitate change and change management in projects.

[25 Marks]