517 Assignment 2: Scope and Time Management

Assignment 2: Scope and Time
Management

This
assignment consists of two (2) sections: a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and a
summary document. You must submit the two (2) sections as separate files
for the completion of this assignment. Label each file name according
to the section of the assignment it is written for.

Overview:

As the
IT Project Manager, you have been assigned a project to deploy ten (10) wireless
access points in your company’s warehouse and break room within the next ninety
(90) days. You are free to make assumptions that satisfy the scope of the
project such as training, wiring, consulting efforts,
etc.

Your
submission will also be graded on the accuracy of your work package assumptions
and duration estimates.

Section 1: Work Breakdown Structure
(WBS)

Required Format (MS Project
File)

1. Use Microsoft Project or Open Project
   (.mpp format) to create a WBS in which you:
   1. Create 15 or more decomposed work
      packages into 4 levels that are assigned to 5 or more main tasks (75 line
      items).
   2. Ensure the main WBS tasks headings are
      the 5 PMBOK® process areas.
   3. Create a Work Breakdown Structure Code
      for each task.
   4. Determine an overall project duration and
      duration estimates for each of the tasks. The duration is not to exceed 90
      days.
   5. Create accurate work package assumptions
      and duration estimates.

Section
1 of your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

• Microsoft Project or its open source
  alternative in .mpp format.

Section 2: Summary
Document

Required Format (MS Word
File)

1. Use Microsoft Word to write a one (1)
   page summary in which you:
   1. Summarize how this activity improves the
      chances of your future IT project being a success.
   2. Use at least two (2) quality resource in
      this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not
      qualify as quality resources.

Section
2 of your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

• Be typed, double spaced, using Times New
  Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and
  references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor
  for any additional instructions.
• Include a cover page containing the title
  of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title,
  and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the
  required assignment page length.

Use this template for section 2