Assessment Task 1: Written Questions
Task summary
This is an open book test, to be completed in the classroom.
A time limit of 2 hours to answer the questions is provided.
You need to answer all of the written questions correctly.
Your answers must be word processed and sent to the assessor as an email attachment.
Required
• Access to textbooks and other learning materials
• Computer with Microsoft Office and internet access
Timing
Your assessor will advise you of the due date of this assessment.
Submit
• Answers to all questions
Assessment criteria
All questions must be answered correctly in order for you to be assessed as having completed the task satisfactorily.
Re-submission opportunities
You will be provided feedback on their performance by the Assessor. The feedback will indicate if you have satisfactorily addressed the requirements of each part of this task.
If any parts of the task are not satisfactorily completed, the assessor will explain why, and provide you written feedback along with guidance on what you must undertake to demonstrate satisfactory performance. Re-assessment attempt(s) will be arranged at a later time and date.
You have the right to appeal the outcome of assessment decisions if you feel that you have been dealt with unfairly or have other appropriate grounds for an appeal.
You are encouraged to consult with the assessor prior to attempting this task if you do not understand any part of this task or if you have any learning issues or needs that may hinder you when attempting any part of the assessment.

Written answer question guidance
The following written questions use a range of “instructional words” such as “identify” or “explain”, which tell you how you should answer the question. Use the definitions below to assist you to provide the type of response expected.
Note that the following guidance is the minimum level of response required.
Analyse – when a question asks you to analyse something, you should do so in detail, and identify important points and key features. Generally, you are expected to write a response one or two paragraphs long.
Compare – when a question asks you to compare something, you will need to show how two or more things are similar, ensuring that you also indicate the relevance of the consequences. Generally, you are expected to write a response one or two paragraphs long.
Contrast – when a question asks you to contrast something, you will need to show how two or more things are different, ensuring you indicate the relevance or the consequences. Generally, you are expected to write a response one or two paragraphs long.
Discuss – when a question asks you to discuss something, you are required to point out important issues or features and express some form of critical judgement. Generally, you are expected to write a response one or two paragraphs long.
Describe – when a question asks you to describe something, you should state the most noticeable qualities or features. Generally, you are expected to write a response two or three sentences long.
Evaluate – when a question asks you to evaluate something, you should put forward arguments for and against something. Generally, you are expected to write a response one or two paragraphs long.
Examine – when a question asks you to examine something, this is similar to “analyse”, where you should provide a detailed response with key points and features and provide critical analysis. Generally, you are expected to write a response one or two paragraphs long.
Explain – when a question asks you to explain something, you should make clear how or why something happened or the way it is. Generally, you are expected to write a response two or three sentences long.
Identify – when a question asks you to identify something, this means that you are asked to briefly describe the required information. Generally, you are expected to write a response two or three sentences long.
List – when a question asks you to list something, this means that you are asked to briefly state information in a list format.
Outline – when a question asks you to outline something, this means giving only the main points, Generally, you are expected to write a response a few sentences long.
Summarise – when a question asks you to summarise something, this means (like “outline”) only giving the main points. Generally, you are expected to write a response a few sentences long.

Assessment Task 1 Instructions
Provide answers to all of the questions below:
1. Describe the following methods for estimating task duration and resource requirements
a. Analogous Estimating
b. Parametric Model Estimating
c. 3 Point Estimating
d. Expert Judgment Estimating
e. Vendor Bid Analysis
f. Reserve Analysis
g. Bottom Up Analysis
2. Explain how the critical path used to identify how long a project will take to complete.
3. Explain the procedure for establishing project baselines
4. Explain how to manage adjustments to a project baseline due to a major change to scope or cost.
5. Explain how project variance is most effectively managed.
6. Identify and summarise three tools or techniques that are used for managing project time, and summarise their applications
7. Explain how effective time management can keep a project’s cost down. Give one example of effective planning keeping expenses to a minimum.
8. Explain how effective time management can make the best use of a project’s resources. Give one example of effective planning keeping resource use to a minimum.
9. Explain how effective time management can affect a project’s risk. Give one example of effective planning keeping risk use to a minimum
10. Explain what a Work Breakdown Structure is
11. List and explain at least two (2) techniques that can be used to measure, record and report progress of activities?
12. List at least two (2) alternative personnel engagement options when undertaking a project?
13. Describe key steps or principles involved in job design?

Assessment Task 1 Checklist
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Did the student provide a sufficient and clear answer that addresses the suggested answer for the following? Satisfactory performance Comments
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