Project Demonstration and Detailed Status Update

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Networking / Systems Administration Students

Task

Based on your specific project charter and management plan you will have an agreement with your client about the functionality available and demonstrable at this point in the project. Your project will be assessed on having achieved these agreed goals. You will also be assessed on the quality of visual and verbal communication in your presentation including a clear statement regarding

 

For students completing the Globex project, functionality that must be demonstrated at this point is:

 

Wagga – demonstrate logs can be securely collected / retrieved for a 2 hour period (obviously you will have to pause your recording while the actual collection occurs, this is fine) from all network devices on the local site and at least one remote site

 

Albury – demonstrate that an end user at another physical site is able to download a virus test file from http://www.eicar.org/download/eicar.com and that this action results in a secure alert being generated by the IDS

 

Griffith – demonstrate that at least one other server from an external site can be taken offline (simulating a disaster) and fully recovered in a secure manner to an alternative site meeting RTO/RPO objectives.

 

Cloud – demonstrate an encrypted VoIP conversation can occur between two sites using soft phones.

 

Submission instructions: record a short screencast or video and upload to Youtube or Vimeo. You may submit as a group (with a single 10-12 minute recording) or individually (2-3 minute recording). All students will be marked individually. A link to your recording should be submitted to EASTS.
 
Business Analysis / IT Management Students
 
Word count: 2000 words. This does not include MS Project file, tables, calculations, references or appendices.
 
Task
There are four elements to this assessment.
 
1.     You are to provide a detailed status update report for the project’s budget and schedule to demonstrate the monitoring and controlling of the project. Utilising MS Project, you must demonstrate actual vs planned work and any variances, as well as a plan to ensure the remainder of the project meets agreed milestones.
 
2.     Calculate the project’s earned value (see reading – Kloppenborg ) and discuss how this affects your project.
 
3.     Develop a form to capture the lessons learned from this project, to be completed by all project team members
 
4.     Globex is looking to outsource some software development work and are seeking advice on the most appropriate type of contract to use in terms of risk to the company. In 1000 words compare and contrast available contract types and recommend the most suitable for Globex to use in this scenario.
 

 

Rationale

This assessment item is designed to assess your progress towards the following learning outcomes and writing skills

Networking / Systems Administration Students

Learning outcomes:
Be able to implement standard testing parameters and evaluate system performance.

 

Business Analysis / IT Management Students

Learning outcomes:
Be able to apply project management tools to assist in timely completion of milestones.

Marking criteria

 

Networking / Systems Administration Students
 
Task
HD
DI
CR
PS
FL
Demonstration of completion of the agreed functionality implementation and testing
(25 Marks)
All agreed functions demonstrated. No caveats.All agreed functions demonstrated, some with minor caveats.

 

e.g. not shown to be secure /encrypted where required.

All agreed functions demonstrated. Some with major caveats.

 

e.g. only worked on LAN. Doesn’t work reliably.

Most agreed functions demonstrated, some with caveats.

 


e.g. Only worked on LAN, not secure yet

Most agreed functions aren't demonstrated.
 
Verbal communication

(5 marks)

 
Excellent use of allocated time to verbally communicate status of agreed functionality including any caveats.
 
Clearly communicates status of agreed functionality including any caveats with minimal inclusion of irrelevant information.Clearly communicates status of agreed functionality.Clearly communicates status of agreed functionality.

No verbal communication

Inaccurate or inconsistent information presented.

Presentation exceeds length

 
Visual communication

(5 marks)

 
Visual communication enhances audience understanding, complements verbal communication with clear display at start and finish conveying key points (i.e. level of functionality that has been met including caveats)Visual communication enhances audience understanding and complements verbal communication.Visual communication enhances audience understanding of presentation but is not always relevant to verbal communication.Very basic visual communication used to convey critical informationNo use of visual aids

Inaccurate or inconsistent information presented.

Presentation exceeds length

 
 
 
Business Analysis / IT Management Students
 
Task

Networking / Systems Administration Students

Task

Based on your specific project charter and management plan you will have an agreement with your client about the functionality available and demonstrable at this point in the project. Your project will be assessed on having achieved these agreed goals. You will also be assessed on the quality of visual and verbal communication in your presentation including a clear statement regarding

 

For students completing the Globex project, functionality that must be demonstrated at this point is:

 

Wagga – demonstrate logs can be securely collected / retrieved for a 2 hour period (obviously you will have to pause your recording while the actual collection occurs, this is fine) from all network devices on the local site and at least one remote site

 

Albury – demonstrate that an end user at another physical site is able to download a virus test file from http://www.eicar.org/download/eicar.com and that this action results in a secure alert being generated by the IDS

 

Griffith – demonstrate that at least one other server from an external site can be taken offline (simulating a disaster) and fully recovered in a secure manner to an alternative site meeting RTO/RPO objectives.

 

Cloud – demonstrate an encrypted VoIP conversation can occur between two sites using soft phones.

 

Submission instructions: record a short screencast or video and upload to Youtube or Vimeo. You may submit as a group (with a single 10-12 minute recording) or individually (2-3 minute recording). All students will be marked individually. A link to your recording should be submitted to EASTS.
 
Business Analysis / IT Management Students
 
Word count: 2000 words. This does not include MS Project file, tables, calculations, references or appendices.
 
Task
There are four elements to this assessment.
 
1.     You are to provide a detailed status update report for the project’s budget and schedule to demonstrate the monitoring and controlling of the project. Utilising MS Project, you must demonstrate actual vs planned work and any variances, as well as a plan to ensure the remainder of the project meets agreed milestones.
 
2.     Calculate the project’s earned value (see reading – Kloppenborg ) and discuss how this affects your project.
 
3.     Develop a form to capture the lessons learned from this project, to be completed by all project team members
 
4.     Globex is looking to outsource some software development work and are seeking advice on the most appropriate type of contract to use in terms of risk to the company. In 1000 words compare and contrast available contract types and recommend the most suitable for Globex to use in this scenario.
 

 

Rationale

This assessment item is designed to assess your progress towards the following learning outcomes and writing skills

Networking / Systems Administration Students

Learning outcomes:
Be able to implement standard testing parameters and evaluate system performance.

 

Business Analysis / IT Management Students

Learning outcomes:
Be able to apply project management tools to assist in timely completion of milestones.

Marking criteria

 

Networking / Systems Administration Students
 
Task
HD
DI
CR
PS
FL
Demonstration of completion of the agreed functionality implementation and testing
(25 Marks)
All agreed functions demonstrated. No caveats.All agreed functions demonstrated, some with minor caveats.

 

e.g. not shown to be secure /encrypted where required.

All agreed functions demonstrated. Some with major caveats.

 

e.g. only worked on LAN. Doesn’t work reliably.

Most agreed functions demonstrated, some with caveats.

 


e.g. Only worked on LAN, not secure yet

Most agreed functions aren't demonstrated.
 
Verbal communication

(5 marks)

 
Excellent use of allocated time to verbally communicate status of agreed functionality including any caveats.
 
Clearly communicates status of agreed functionality including any caveats with minimal inclusion of irrelevant information.Clearly communicates status of agreed functionality.Clearly communicates status of agreed functionality.

No verbal communication

Inaccurate or inconsistent information presented.

Presentation exceeds length

 
Visual communication

(5 marks)

 
Visual communication enhances audience understanding, complements verbal communication with clear display at start and finish conveying key points (i.e. level of functionality that has been met including caveats)Visual communication enhances audience understanding and complements verbal communication.Visual communication enhances audience understanding of presentation but is not always relevant to verbal communication.Very basic visual communication used to convey critical informationNo use of visual aids

Inaccurate or inconsistent information presented.

Presentation exceeds length

 
 
 
Business Analysis / IT Management Students
 
Criteria
HD
DI
CR
PS
FL
Ability to apply the skills and tools needed in project management
(20 marks)
Demonstrated high level project management skills, integrating and applying project management tools in meaningful and purposeful ways towards completion of project tasks.Demonstrated competent management skills, applying project management tools in meaningful and purposeful ways towards completion of project tasks.Demonstrates appropriate management skills with some evidence of applying management tools in the completion of project tasks.Project management skills need improvement; use of appropriate project management tools is minimal and not directly linked to completion of project tasks.No evidence of project management skills and use of tools.
Demonstration of logical flow arguments and issues in the reports
(10 marks)
Well organised and demonstrates logical sequencing and structure of arguments. The status update is introduced and the direction of the project is fully explained.Well organised and demonstrates quite logical sequencing or structure of argument. Readers are aware of overall project status.Well organised, but demonstrates illogical sequencing or lack of arguments in some places. Readers are aware of overall project status.Organisation, sequencing or structure of arguments need refinement. The status update is briefly discussed but lack of clarity due to omission of some explanations.No logical explanation of project status provided.
Demonstration of critical thinking and well investigated direction and development of project status elements
(30 marks)
Elements of the status update report illustrates detailed findings and conclusions are reached from the evidence gathered. All facts and information presented was accurate and opinions informative.
 
Elements of the status update report illustrate a good coverage of findings and conclusions with some evidence offered. Most facts and information presented was accurate and opinions informative.There is some indication of conclusion from the evidence and findings offered. Some facts and information presented was accurate and some opinions were useful to consider.No findings or formal conclusions are made clear from the evidence offered. Few facts and information presented was accurate and there is little or no opinions expressed.No findings, evidence or conclusions offered.
Length, format and writing style
(10 marks)
Adheres to word length criteria, correct use of report format and language; all referencing correct.Exceeded word length criteria, appropriate reporting format and language used; all referencing correct.Exceeded word length criteria, reporting format and language mostly correct; some referencing used.Exceeded word length criteria, requires reporting language refinement; incorrect or no referencing used.Did not follow length, format and writing style criteria.

 

Presentation

Please see Appendix 1 for presentation guidelines.

 

Requirements

All assessments must be referenced using the APA style.  Please refer to the guidelines in the following linkhttp://student.csu.edu.au/study/referencing-at-csu

Criteria
HD
DI
CR
PS
FL
Ability to apply the skills and tools needed in project management
(20 marks)
Demonstrated high level project management skills, integrating and applying project management tools in meaningful and purposeful ways towards completion of project tasks.Demonstrated competent management skills, applying project management tools in meaningful and purposeful ways towards completion of project tasks.Demonstrates appropriate management skills with some evidence of applying management tools in the completion of project tasks.Project management skills need improvement; use of appropriate project management tools is minimal and not directly linked to completion of project tasks.No evidence of project management skills and use of tools.
Demonstration of logical flow arguments and issues in the reports
(10 marks)
Well organised and demonstrates logical sequencing and structure of arguments. The status update is introduced and the direction of the project is fully explained.Well organised and demonstrates quite logical sequencing or structure of argument. Readers are aware of overall project status.Well organised, but demonstrates illogical sequencing or lack of arguments in some places. Readers are aware of overall project status.Organisation, sequencing or structure of arguments need refinement. The status update is briefly discussed but lack of clarity due to omission of some explanations.No logical explanation of project status provided.
Demonstration of critical thinking and well investigated direction and development of project status elements
(30 marks)
Elements of the status update report illustrates detailed findings and conclusions are reached from the evidence gathered. All facts and information presented was accurate and opinions informative.
 
Elements of the status update report illustrate a good coverage of findings and conclusions with some evidence offered. Most facts and information presented was accurate and opinions informative.There is some indication of conclusion from the evidence and findings offered. Some facts and information presented was accurate and some opinions were useful to consider.No findings or formal conclusions are made clear from the evidence offered. Few facts and information presented was accurate and there is little or no opinions expressed.No findings, evidence or conclusions offered.
Length, format and writing style
(10 marks)
Adheres to word length criteria, correct use of report format and language; all referencing correct.Exceeded word length criteria, appropriate reporting format and language used; all referencing correct.Exceeded word length criteria, reporting format and language mostly correct; some referencing used.Exceeded word length criteria, requires reporting language refinement; incorrect or no referencing used.Did not follow length, format and writing style criteria.

 

Presentation

Please see Appendix 1 for presentation guidelines.

 

Requirements

All assessments must be referenced using the APA style.  Please refer to the guidelines in the following linkhttp://student.csu.edu.au/study/referencing-at-csu

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