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Assessment Task 1 Cover Sheet Student declaration To be filled out and submitted with assessment responses I declare that this task is all my own work and I have not cheated or plagiarised the work or colluded with any other student(s). I understand that if I am found to have plagiarised, cheated or colluded, action will be taken against me according to the process explained to me. I have correctly referenced all resources and reference texts throughout these assessment tasks. Student name Student ID number Student signature Date Assessor declaration I hereby certify that this student has been assessed by me and that the assessment has been carried out according to the required assessment procedures. Assessor name Assessor signature Date Assessment outcome S NS DNS Resubmission Y N Feedback Student result response My performance in this assessment task has been discussed and explained to me. I would like to appeal this assessment decision. Student signature Date A copy of this page must be supplied to the office and kept in the student’s file with the evidence. Assessment Task 1: Written questions Task summary This is an open-book test, to be completed in the classroom. A time limit of 1 hour 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. Resubmission opportunities You will be provided feedback on your 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 with written feedback along with guidance on what you must undertake to demonstrate satisfactory performance. Reassessment 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 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. 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. 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. 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 as provided to students Provide answers to all of the questions below: Describe three project management methodologies. Describe at least two ICT process models and describe how they are used. Provide three examples of common performance metrics referred to when analysing and reporting on the success (or otherwise!) of a project that is ready to be closed. Explain what you would do if you discovered, when reviewing project documentation, that there were still some activities outstanding. Explain how debriefing with the project team can help dissect problems that occurred during the project’s lifecycle. In your answer, explain how this information can help avoid problems with future, similar activities. Identify at least three stakeholders you may need to debrief with and explain why. Explain the concept of decommissioning in relation to an ICT project. Identify three ways in which decommissioning can impact the outcomes of a project. Identify at least two circumstances under which an ICT project may need to continue. Assessment Task 1 Checklist Student’s name: Did the student provide a sufficient and clear answer that addresses the suggested answer for the following? Completed successfully? Comments Yes No Question 1 Question 2 Question 3 Question 4 Question 5 Question 6 Question 7 Question 8 Task outcome: Satisfactory Not satisfactory Assessor signature: Assessor name: Date: Assessment Task 2: Project closure Task summary This assessment task requires you to complete a range of activities and meetings to successfully close the NatureCare Products ICT project. This assessment is to be completed in the simulated work environment in the RTO. Required · Access to textbooks and other learning materials · Computer with Microsoft Office and internet access · Action Plan Template · Essential Software Project Team · NatureCare Products Briefing · NatureCare Products Organisation Chart · NatureCare Products Project Budget Report · NatureCare Products Project Status Report · Project Evaluation Template. Timing Your assessor will advise you of the due date of these submissions. Submit Email with completed NatureCare Products Action Plan attached. Email to project team requesting status update. Email with completed NatureCare Products Project Evaluation attached Email to Operations Manager regarding project handover/completion. Assessment criteria For your performance to be deemed satisfactory in this assessment task, you must satisfactorily address all of the assessment criteria. If part of this task is not satisfactorily completed, you will be asked to complete further assessment to demonstrate competence. Resubmission opportunities You will be provided feedback on your 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 with written feedback along with guidance on what you must undertake to demonstrate satisfactory performance. Reassessment 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. Assessment Task 2 Instructions as provided to students Complete the following activities: Carefully read the following scenario Essential Software provides a range of IT services to clients. It won a contract with NatureCare Products to establish a website and an online store. NatureCare Products is based in Brisbane, Australia. The company manufactures and retails eco-friendly, high-quality beauty skin care products. The business was established in 2011 to cater for a perceived demand for skin products that contain eco-friendly and natural ingredients. The company also has an emphasis on eco-friendly packaging. NatureCare Products’ overall business objectives for the next three years are to increase sales and create brand awareness. Their strategic plan refers to the development of an online store to maintain competitiveness. You have been the project manager of the NatureCare Products’ website and online store project. Your team are nearing the end of the schedule and it’s time to see whether you can start wrapping things up. 1. Review and analyse client and project documentation. Read the following documents to familiarise yourself with the NatureCare Products project. (If you have completed other units, you will be familiar with some of the situations and personnel; however, all unit tasks have been developed to stand alone.) · Essential Software Project Team · NatureCare Products Briefing · NatureCare Products Organisation Chart · NatureCare Products Project Budget Report · NatureCare Products Project Status Report. 2. Debrief with stakeholders. For this activity you will meet with your assessor and two classmates, who will play the role of stakeholders. You are to accurately and clearly communicate your findings from analysing the information at activity 3. Your stakeholders will provide you with some information that will impact your closure plans. You will need to take on this feedback and information professionally and understand the impact of such issues. During the meeting, you will need to demonstrate effective communication skills including: · Using language that all stakeholders can understand · Speaking clearly and concisely · Applying active listening