Unit 06 Managing A Successful Computing Project.pdf

Higher Nationals in Computing

Unit 06: Managing a Successful Computing Project

ASSIGNMENT 1

Learner’s name: Nguyen Thi Hong Dan ID: GCS190090

Class: GCS0805_PPT Subject ID: 1625

Assessor name: PHAN MINH TAM

Assignment due: 3 1 / 0 1 / 2 0 2 1Assignment submitted: 3 1 / 0 1 / 2 0 2 1

ASSIGNMENT 1 FRONT SHEET

Unit number and title Unit 06: Managing a Successful Computing Project

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Submission Students are compulsory to submit the assignment in due date and in a way requested by the Tutors The form of submission will be a soft copy in PDF posted on corresponding course of http://cms.greenwich.edu.vn/

Note: The Assignment must be your own work, and not copied by or from another student or from books etc If you use ideas, quotes or data (such as diagrams) from books, journals or other sources, you must reference your sources, using the Harvard style Make sure that you know how to reference properly, and that understand the guidelines on plagiarism If you do not, you definitely get fail

Assignment Brief and Guidance:

Introduction to theme

Internet of Things

The Internet of Things (IoT) is the term which refers to the ever-growing network of physical objects with embedded sensors which can connect together via the internet allowing communication to occur between these objects and many other Internet-enabled devices and

systems

The IoT is quickly becoming a necessary aspect of people’s daily lives Physical items can now sense and collect data which can be controlled through digital and smart technology The IoT extends internet connectivity beyond traditional devices like desktop and laptop computers, smartphones and tablets to a diverse range of devices that can utilise embedded technology such as security systems, thermostats, cars, electronic appliances, lights, medical equipment etc These devices, often called "connected" or "smart" devices, can talk to other related devices (machine-to-machine (M2M) communication) and act on the information they get from one another

Along with the many benefits there is also considerable concern over the IoT which must be overcome in order to harness the power of this free flow of information This unit will enable students to explore the benefits of the IoT, the potential future developments, the most pressing challenges and how to overcome them

Tasks

As a member of Research and Development department, you have been assigned a mini-project to find out do digital technologies improve life or distract from it and to explore the efficacy of products and features specifically designed to improve health and wellbeing

You need to do primary research (both qualitative and quantitative research) and secondary research to find out that impact and conduct a report for your research Even it’s a mini-project, you must apply project management (PM) techniques such as project charter with aims, objectives, cost etc As for time management, you need to produce WBS and Gantt chart with reasonable tasks and time A project logbook is required to provide evidence of the project development process and ongoing reflection for every week This logbook will be needed later for your reflection and evaluation in Assignment 2 As part of QA (quality assurance) policy, in the report you also need to critically evaluate the PM process and appropriate research methodologies applied

Your report must have an introduction stating the project aims and objectives This must be followed by a copy of your project management plan Your plan should show the milestones when you will review with your tutor your ongoing progress so far You will submit your logbook which shows how you have carried out the project

Guidance for Students

You should read this information before starting on your project You should refer to these instructions as you complete work for this unit

• Read the brief and think about what the project brief is asking

• Research what the project brief is asking How can you approach the problem, opportunity, hypothesis and requirements being posed?

• Apply a range of secondary research sources to plan/scope and support the project and its findings Secondary research sources may include textbooks, journal articles, newspapers and magazine articles (not factual accounts)

• Develop your project plan based on the deliverables of the project, the constraints of the project and the assumptions made

• Conduct your project according to your stated project plan and meet with your tutor to receive a off at each stage of the project process

sign-• Primary research sources may include original first-hand accounts, legal and historical documents, results of experiments and market research data collection Apply both qualitative and quantitative research methods to evaluate data collected from primary research

• Keep notes of your progress throughout the project in your logbook This is an important record of your work and must be used to record the development of your ideas and your progress through the project The logbook should include:

• A record of what you did, when and what you were thinking

• A record of where things went wrong and what you did to overcome any unexpected results • You will be asked to reflect on the success of your project and your own performance in a personal performance review at the end of the project This is a written reflection of around 500 words • You must complete the project in order to complete your work for this unit

Resources and useful links

Type of Resource Resource Titles Links

Web blog What risks do IoT security issues pose to businesses?

https://blog.avast.com/iot security-business risk#:~:text=The%20biggest %20IoT%20threats%20to%20 businesses&text=One%20of %20the%20main%20IoT,if%2 0hacked%20by%20a%20cyb ercriminal.

Website

9 Main Security Challenges for the Future of the Internet Of Things (IoT)

https://readwrite.com/2019/ 09/05/9-main-security challenges-for-the-future-of the-internet-of-things-iot/Website The world’s best smart cities don’t just adopt new https://www.citymetric.com/ horizons/world-s-best-smart

technology: they make it work for people

cities-don-t-just-adopt-new technology-they-make-it work-people-4815Website Spotlight on the Internet of Things

https://www.ericsson.com/e n/future

technologies/future-iotWebsite

Ericsson Technology Review: Spotlight on the Internet of Things -

https://www.ericsson.com/e n/reports-and papers/ericsson-technology review/articles/spotlight-on the-internet-of-things

Online Magazine

Erricsson Technology Review: Spotlight on the Internet of Things

https://www.ericsson.com/4 a9407/assets/local/reports papers/ericsson-technology review/docs/2019/etr magazine-2019-special issue-iot.pdfYouTube Video

IoT and Machine Learning - Changing the Future | Dr Dennis Ong | TEDxOhioStateUniversity

https://www.youtube.com/w atch?v=mlE03Fj2T9s

YouTube Video

The coming privacy crisis on the Internet of Things | Alasdair Allan | TEDxExeterSalon

https://www.youtube.com/w atch?v=yG4JL0ZRmi4YouTube Video Internet of Things: Are Smart Devices Helping or Harming?

| Rose Barker | TEDxSalem

https://www.youtube.com/w atch?v=ipdTLJcIkWI

Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria

LO1 Establish project aims, objectives and timeframes based on the chosen theme

LO1 & LO2

D1 Critically evaluate the

project management process and appropriate research methodologies applied

P1 Devise project aims and

objectives for a chosen scenario

P2 Produce a project

management plan that covers aspects of cost, scope, time, quality, communication, risk and resources

P3 Produce a work breakdown

structure and a Gantt Chart to

M1 Produce a comprehensive

project management plan, milestone schedule and project schedule for monitoring and completing the aims and objectives

of the project

provide timeframes and stages

for completion

LO2 Conduct small-scale research, information gathering and data collection to generate knowledge to support the project P4 Carry out small-scale

research by applying qualitative and quantitative research methods appropriate for meeting project aims and objectives

M2 Evaluate the accuracy and

reliability of different research methods applied

Table of Contents

Unit 06: Managing a Successful Computing Project ASSIGNMENT 1 1

P1 Devise project aims and objectives for a chosen scenario .1

1 Introduction to Project Management (PM) 1

1.1 Project Management Definition 1

1.2 Software Project Management Definition 1

2 The key stages of project management 2

3 The advantages of using project management and why it is important 6

4 Research project proposal 6

3 Evaluation about interview and survey 28

M1 Produce a comprehensive project management plan, milestone schedule and project schedule for monitoring and completing the aims and objectives of the project 29

1 Comprehensive project manager plan 29

2 Milestone schedule 31

M2 Evaluate the accuracy and reliability of different research methods applied 32

1 Different between research methods applied 32

2 Evaluate 33

D1 Critically evaluate the project management process and appropriate research methodologies applied 34

REFERENCES 36

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ASSIGNMENT 1 ANSWERS

P1 Devise project aims and objectives for a chosen scenario

1 Introduction to Project Management (PM) 1.1 Project Management Definition

Project management is the process of leading the work of a team to achieve goals and meet success criteria at a specified time The primary challenge of project management is to achieve all of the project goals within the given constraints This information is usually described in project documentation, created at the beginning of the development process The primary constraints are scope, time, budget The secondary challenge is to optimize the allocation of necessary inputs and apply them to meet pre-defined objectives

Project management was developed to save time/money by properly planning a project and considering all relevant factors which may affect its outcome

Figure 1: Project management processes.

1.2 Software Project Management Definition

Software project management refers to the branch of project management dedicated to the planning, scheduling, resource allocation, execution, tracking and delivery of software and web projects

Project management in software engineering is distinct from traditional project management in that software projects have a unique lifecycle process that requires multiple rounds of testing, updating, and customer feedback Most IT-related projects are managed in the agile style, in order to keep up with the increasing pace of business and iterate based on customer

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and stakeholder feedback

Figure 2: Software project management process.

2 The key stages of project management

Figure 3: The key stages of project management

2.1 Project Initiation

Project initiation is the first phase of the project management life cycle and in this stage, companies decide if the project is needed and how beneficial it will be for them The two metrics that are used to judge a proposed project and determine the expectations from it are the business case and feasibility study

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Figure 4: Project initiation process

Business Case Document – This document justifies the need for the project, and it includes an estimate of potential financial benefits

Feasibility Study – This is an evaluation of the project’s goals, timeline and costs to determine if the project should be executed It balances the requirements of the project with available resources to see if pursuing the project makes sense

Teams abandon proposed projects that are labeled unprofitable and/or unfeasible However, projects that pass these two tests can be assigned to a project team or designated project office.

2.2 Project Planning

A project plan, also known as the project management plan, is the document that describes how the project will be executed, monitored, and controlled, and closed This outlines the objectives and scope of the project and serves as an official point of reference for the project team, larger company, and stakeholders

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It’s created during the project planning phase and is a compilation of several other documents It is more than just a schedule or a task list, though it does include those things The project management plan is formally approved at the beginning of the project and then progressively updated throughout the course of the project

2.3 Project Execution

The execution phase is usually the longest phase in the project life cycle; and the most demanding Your team carries out all the planned activities during this stage, constructs the deliverables, and presents them to the project stakeholders

This is the phase that is most commonly associated with project management Execution is all about building deliverables that satisfy the customer Team leaders make this happen by allocating resources and keeping team members focused on their assigned tasks Execution relies heavily on the planning phase The work and efforts of the team during the execution phase are derived from the project plan

In project management, there might be hiccups along the way but if you catch them early on, it’s easy to course orrect You’ll need to continuously track the project’s progress and ensure -cthat the milestones and deliverables stick to the project schedule For this reason, the execution stage always happens in concurrence with the next phase project controlling and –monitoring

Figure 5: Project Execution process.

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2.4 Project Monitoring and Control

Monitoring and control processes continually track, review, adjust and report on the project’s performance It’s important to find out how a project’s performing and whether it’s on time, as well as implement approved changes This ensures the project remains on track, on budget and on time

Project control is a <project management function that involves comparing actual performance with planned performance and taking appropriate corrective action (or directing others to take this action) that will yield the desired outcome in the project when significant differences exist.=

Essentially, project controls are a series of tools that help keep a project on schedule Combined with people skills and project experience, they deliver information that enables accurate decision making

Figure 6: Monitoring & Control process.

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2.5 Project Closure

Teams close a project when they deliver the finished project to the customer, communicating completion to stakeholders and releasing resources to other projects This vital step in the project lifecycle allows the team to evaluate and document the project and move on the next one, using previous project mistakes and successes to build stronger processes and more successful teams

3 The advantages of using project management and why it is important

The main advantage of project management is that helps you to manage your projects effectively, enabling you to resolve problems more quickly It takes time and money to manage a project, however following good practices can help you:

• Improve your chances of achieving the desired result

• Gain a fresh perspective on your project, and how it fits with your business strategy • Priorities your business’ resources and ensure their efficient use

• Set the scope, schedule and budget accurately from the start • Stay on schedule and keep costs and resources to budget • Improve productivity and quality of work

• Encourage consistent communications amongst staff, suppliers and clients • Satisfy the various needs of the project’s stakeholders

• Mitigate risks of a project failing • Increase customer satisfaction

• Gain a competitive advantage and boost your bottom line

Not having a process to manage your projects can result in lost time, wasted money, inconsistencies and poor performance Find out more about the benefits of following a project management method

4 Research project proposal 4.1 Title

Research to develop the automatic robotic vacuum cleaner controlled by smartphone

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4.2 Introduction

A robotic vacuum cleaner is an autonomous robotic vacuum cleaner which has intelligent programming and a limited vacuum floor cleaning system The original design included manual operation via remote control and a "self-drive" mode which allowed the machine to clean autonomously without human control Some designs use spinning brushes to reach tight corners, and some include a number of cleaning features along with the vacuuming feature (mopping, UV sterilization, etc.)

There are many brands of the robotic vacuum cleaner on the market today This robot's working mechanism is integrated with the application on user's phone Users can easily use the robot to clean their house without having to waste time and effort to clean the traditional way

- The robotic vacuum cleaners can solve all kinds of dirt that are difficult to clean, efficiently and completely automatically And that is the most important objective of the robotic vacuum cleaner, completely solving the worry of cleaning the house

- Robotic vacuum cleaners in the market are expensive and inefficient in terms of cleaning time and cleanness The goal is to design an omnidirectional platform with infrared sensors, wireless sensors, bumpers, ultrasound, reshape, and four bristle brushes on every side to improve the cited cleaning performance problems

P2 Produce a project management plan that covers aspects of cost, scope, time, quality, communication, risk and resources

1 Project scope

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PROJECT SCOPEProject Goal:

Research to develop the automatic robotic vacuum cleaner controlled by smartphone aims to provide consumers with modern and automated living

Deliverables:

• Application for everyone in or out of the country • User manuals, support service 24/7 • Research document

• Application document

Acceptance criteria:

• Navigation system and programming

It is important to compare the navigation systems which must be simple, efficient, have a good obstacle managing, and have a precise vacuum of surfaces

• The filter of the vacuum cleaning robot

There are plenty of different filter types which allow a more or less efficient cleaning of your floors: classical filters, anti-allergen filters to hold more dust particles or HEPA filter (High Efficiency Particles Arresting) defining devices able to filter in one time more than 99, 97% of particles

• The noise level of the robot

This point is essential if you wish to make your robot work during the night but will be less essential if you are planning to make it work while you’re not at home You need to see according

2 Project time

PROJECT TIME

Research to develop the automatic robotic vacuum cleaner controlled by smartphone

January 12, 2021 March 11, 2021 58 days

2 Planning/Design Phase January 21, 2021 February 2,2021 12 days

4 Monitor and Control Phase February 10, 2021 February 22, 2021 12 days

3 Project resources

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HUMAN RESOURCES

1 Nguyen Thi Hong Dan Project manager 0942757177 dan190090@gmail.com

3 Tran Dang My Ngan Interface Development 0707058412 ngan190703@gmail.com

4 Project cost

HUMAN RESOURCES COST

Nguyen Thi Hong Dan January 12, 2021 March 11, 2021 58 days $1740

Dang An Thanh January 12, 2021 March 11, 2021 58 days $1450

Tran Dang My Ngan January 21, 2021 March 11, 2021 45 days $1225

Tran Dai Phu February 10, 2021 March 11, 2021 18 days $580

• Probability Values: Likely, Possible, Unlikely

• Severity Values: Serious, Moderate, Minor

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Research process

P3 Produce a work breakdown structure and a Gantt Chart to provide timeframes and stages for completion

1 Requirements analysis 1.1 Define requirement

• Project Idea

Identify and design an autonomous robot that can assist people at home who are too busy for daily or weekly floor cleaning, for families with children In particular for the elderly who live by themselves and do not have the strength or ability to clean

• Data Collection

Customer information security surveyed about the need to use robotic vacuum cleaner The project collects information from various sources, validated and verified The goal is to seek out and fully comply with the law

• User requirement research

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Meet all of user requirements about using robotic vacuum cleaner

• Evaluate and analyze

Users will insert their information in the app and connect the app on their phone with their robotic vacuum cleaner The system will track user and will evaluate, analyze the average time user use the application to control robotic vacuum cleaner in 1 day, 1 week or 1 month

• Report

We will try to fix and upgrade the system also as application according to user feedback

1.2 Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

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Figure 7: Work breakdown structure (WBS) of my project.