QUESTION $1$

$(20$ Marks$)$

Based on the case study and the impact of the pandemic on projects, critically discuss some of the key factors that might cause construction projects baseline on MS Project to be amended. You are encouraged to use appropriate diagrams and$/$or tables to illustrate your points.

QUESTION $2$

$(20$ Marks$)$

In light of the changes to the project created by the pandemic, critically discuss the importance of setting project baselines on MS Project and lay out clearly, the steps that are required to set a baseline in MS Project.

SECTION B

$[60$ MARKS$]$

Answer ANY THREE $(3)$ questions in this section.

QUESTION $3$

$(20$ Marks$)$

$3\mathrm{.}1$ With the aid of examples, critically discuss the three $(3)$ main types of resources appearing on the

$(10$ Marks$)$

resource sheet on MS Project that are used in project management.

$3\mathrm{.}2$ With the aid of examples, critically discuss the three $(3)$ cost types used in project management that you

$(10$ Marks$)$

would find on MS Project.

QUESTION $4$

$(20$ Marks$)$

Deliberate on the value of project management software such as Microsoft Project and present an astute argument of what project management software can do; what it cannot do; and what it should do$,$ to assist project managers in delivering successful projects.

QUESTION $5$

$(20$ Marks$)$

Using appropriate and practical examples differentiate between "summary tasks" and a "milestones".

QUESTION $6$

$(20$ Marks$)$

Engage in an analytical discussion of the different categories in the standard reports in Microsoft Project $($MSP$)2016.$

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