Project Evaluat ion, Communication, Implementation and Closeout

Question 1

Describe the difference between formative and summative evaluation in project environment

Answer 1

Formative- current status and q’s like “what’s happening now” & How is project
proceeding
- Methods and measures: Written and oral reports, observations, and review
meetings
- Site visits & technology
* Summary – after completion: What happened and what were the results

Question 2

What does the project control process involve

Answer 2

 Setting performance standards
 Determining the actual project performance
 Comparing
 Taking corrective action
 Reporting actions to all relevant stakeholders

Question 3

Describe 5 legitimate reasons for changing your project plan.

Answer 3

 Errors, omissions and unknowns: engineering design flaw
 Changes mandated by government codes: environmental regulations
 Changes in project scope and specification (incomplete requirements): changes to design
plans to meet client’s demands
 Changes perceived to improve rate of return of project: cutting costs on components to
improve profit
 Changed perceived to improve upon original requirements: more efficient machinery