Internet Connection Types Explained

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Exercise 4

Exercise 4.1: Requirements Document
 Using the Wired Café Case Study , create a requirements document
Goals
The main aim of the project is to ensure that students can engage freely in a relaxing
environment with internet connection. It provides a safe place for the students to deck their
laptops while and such, have the available information for proper discussions. It streamlines
the operation of the school by providing a place where students might manage discussions
during the school calendar. In such regards, the vision is to ensure a platform that might
enforce cooperation, discussions and improving students’ awareness of the importance of
learning.
Context
There has been an increasing urge to develop an area where students can engage with
each other in discussions while at the same time having the required internet connection.
This has been mainly aired out by the students and in essence, it is high time to develop
such an environment.
Combining the proficiency of IT directors and project manager, various sites have been
established for the purpose of the project. However, it has been established that the most
suitable location is the closed-down book store. It requires major renovations to ensure both
the technological and other infrastructural requirements are in place.
Requirements
 Internet connection and infrastructure.
 Furniture for laptop decking.
 Technological tutoring
 Area for food storage.
 A coffee bar serving non-alcoholic beverages and soda.
 Comfortable chairs and desks.
 An eating area.
 Outlets that are will be used to recharge all the electronic devices including laptops
and phones
The success criteria
Success will be measured in terms of how engaging the environment of the new
facility will become. Proper internet connectivity as well as the how the facility
operates will be vital metrics in success measurement.
More to this regards the compatibility of the selected location for the technological as
well as facility requirements of the students. No interruptions in terms of power and
internet connection, as such, will be essential in understanding the success of the
wired café.

Exercise 4.3: Calculate Variances and Indexes
 Using the Wired Café Case Study, calculate variances and indexes
Cost variance
Planned result Actual Result variance
$250,000 $275,000 or $225,000 $25,000
Root Cause
The change in cost requirements of the project may be brought about by changes in
material specifications, technological requirements and even the facility space. These
factors may either decrease or increase the overall costs of the project. It may also involve
inflation in the cost of the facility requirements.
Planned response
The budgetary allocation caters for any variance. It has been noted that the project manager
is allowed a cost variance of 10% and anything greater than this will need the approval of
the project sponsor. That being the case, it is clear that there is a contingency plan to cater
for cost variance.
Schedule variance
Planned result Actual Result variance
8 months 12 months 4 months
Root Cause
As per the project documents, the project is supposed to take eight months. However, this
schedule has not catered for various aspects of the project such as delivery of materials,
finishes and installations. That being the case, it is vital to understand that these changes
may affect the overall period of completion by a couple of months. The four months variance
is supposed to ensure that the project is completed.
Planned response
There is a need to ensure that all the aspects of the project including the material
specifications and the installations are delivered within the shortest timeframe. The
procurement measures in place and timely request of materials form an important
benchmark of timely completion.