Fundamentals of Project Management July 2015 Past Examination Question Paper – KNEC
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THE KENYA NATIONAL EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL
DIPLOMA IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT
MODULE I
FUNDAMENTALS OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT
July 2015
Time: 3 hours
1. (a) Safe Limited has adopted the common project management methodology for its operations. Highlight five benefits that the organization may derive from this move. (10 marks)
b) Describe the activities that should be undertaken at the project closeout stage. (10 marks)
2. a) James has been appointed as a project manager at Tienop Limited. Outline five skills that he should possess in order to be effectively carry out his job. (10 marks)
(b) Outline five issues that should be addressed in the financial plan of a project. (10 marks)
3. (a) Explain five characteristics that a project team should possess at the performing phase. (10 marks)
(b) Highlight five types of project feasibility studies that may be undertaken in project management. (10 marks)
4. (a) Explain five factors that may influence the type of organizational structure to be adopted for a project. (10 marks)
(b) Beleki Limited intends to engage an external consultant for the evaluation of its projects.
Outline five competencies that the firm should consider in the selection of the consultant. (10 marks)
5. (a) Highlight five areas that should be covered in a final project monitoring report. (10 marks)
(b) There are certain documents that should be attached to a project proposal. Highlight five such documents. (10 marks)
6. (a) Explain live factors that may contribute to the successful completion of a project. (10 marks)
b) Outline five benefits of structuring an organization on the basis of projects undertaken. (10 marks)
7. (a) Explain four limitations of using the Net Present Value (NPV) method to select projects in an organization. (8 marks)
(b) There are certain aspects of the resource component that should be considered before project implementation. Outline six such aspects. (12 marks)