Chapter 1, Problem 2DQ

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Project:

• A project is actually a temporary endeavor for creating a unique product, service or result.
• A project is a temporary social system which is constituted by teams to accomplish specific tasks under specified time.
• Project is a set of interrelated tasks which is to be executed over a fixed period of time and within certain cost and within other limitations.
• A project or a program can be treated as an undertaking that involves research or design and is planned for achieving a particular goal.

Main attributes of a project:

The main attributes of a software project include the following.

• A project needs a well-defined objective
  • The main objective of project can be defined in terms of scope, schedule and cost...

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Difference of project from day to day jobs:

Project	Day to day job
The project activities will be completed only when the project is stopped.	Day to day work will continue on an ongoing basis and is required even after the project finishes...

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Triple constraint:

• In terms of scope, time and cost goals, every project is constrained in different ways. In project management, these limitations are termed as triple constraint.
• Triple constraint is also termed as project management triangle or iron triangle...

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Factors affecting a project:

• Deadline:
  • Deadline is one of the factors that determine how a project will be handled.
  • Missing a deadline will create a bad impression on the team.
• Budget:
  • Budget is another factor that determines project’s progress and management.
  • The number of days for completing the project and the number of resources will be more if there is high budget.
• Stakeholders:
  • Depending on the kind of stakeholders for the project, techniques for managing a project will vary...