Year 11 - Computing
Interpreting project briefs
Using IT in project management
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Unit Summary
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.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to analyse a project brief to identify user requirements and the constraints of a project.
Key Notes
- The stages of the project life cycle are initiation, planning, execution and evaluation.
- A project brief is analysed to determine what the project is about and what needs to be completed.
- User requirements are the features or outcomes the client expects from the project.
- Project constraints are factors that could limit the success of the project, such as time and resources.
Vocabulary To Learn
- user requirements: the features or outcomes the client expects from the project
- constraints: things that could prevent the success of a project
- mitigate: things that can be done to prevent negative things from happening in the future
- contingency: predefined actions intended to respond to potential disruptions in the future
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- A feasibility report outlines the key requirements of a system.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Describe the system or process from this lesson in clear steps.
The stages of the project life cycle are initiation, planning, execution and evaluation. A project brief is analysed to determine what the project is about and what needs to be completed.
2. Define this computing term and give one practical example. 'user requirements'
the features or outcomes the client expects from the project. Add one real device or system example to prove understanding.
3. Correct this common computing misconception.
Mistake: A feasibility report outlines the key requirements of a system. Correction: A feasibility report is a document used in project management that assesses whether a project can be completed successfully.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Carrying out a project part I Study Guide
- Carrying out a project part II Study Guide
- Evaluate your project Study Guide
- Evaluating the success of a project Study Guide
- Execute your own project Study Guide
- Introduction to project management Study Guide
- Setting project aims and objectives Study Guide
- Start your own project Study Guide
- Tools for project planning Study Guide
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