Description : What is the critical path through the network above? A. ABGHIF B. ABDEF C. ABGHIF& ABDEF D. AB CEF
Last Answer : B. ABDEF
Description : For an activity in a CPM analysis, the early Finish time is 13 and the late Finish time is 13. Duration of activity is 6. Which of the following statements is true? A.The early start is 6 B. ... of the activity is 13 C.The slack of this activity is 13 D.The activity is on the critical path
Last Answer : D.The activity is on the critical path
Description : Once the logic of a network is laid out, the project manager will conduct a forward pass and a backward pass through the network. This will provide information regarding ______ and will identify ... C. Resource shortages, high risk activities D. The high risk activities, non-critical path
Last Answer : A. The total duration of the project, critical path
Description : A critical path network diagram does NOT: A. Help determine the amount of float B. Identify the particularly important activities C. Calculate earned value D. Calculate the duration of the whole project
Last Answer : C. Calculate earned value
Description : Project crashing is the method for ------------- A. Shortening the project duration by reducing the time of one or more critical activities B.Adding resources at critical points C.Doing technical analysis of the finished work for review D.Adding duration to each activity
Last Answer : A. Shortening the project duration by reducing the time of one or more critical activities
Description : A project activity has several components as indicated below; S. No. Activity Preceded by Duration (in Weeks) 1 A - 8 2 B A 6 3 C A 12 4 D B 4 5 E D 5 6 F B 12 7 G E& F ... H 5 10 J I & G 6 d. Prepare a PERT chart, estimate the duration of the project and identify the critical path.
Last Answer : PERT Diagram based on Activity on Arrow . E D 5 G B 5 9 J, 6 A 6 F,12 I ,5 8 c 12 H 8 OR PERT Diagram based on Activity on Node …………………….6 marks a. Critical Path: A-B-F-G-J …………………….1 mark b. Estimated Project Duration: 41 weeks
Description : You are a project manager for Move It Now trucking company. Your company specializes in moving household goods across the city or across the country. Your project involves upgrading the nationwide computer network for the ... the weighted average or expected value? A. 54 B. 66 C. 60 D. 30
Last Answer : C. 60
Description : In the time-cost optimisation, using CPM method for network analysis, the crashing of the activities along the critical path is done starting with the activity having (A) Longest duration (B) Highest cost slope (C) Least cost slope (D) Shortest duration
Last Answer : (C) Least cost slope
Description : . Which of the following is empirical estimation technique? (i) expert judgement (ii) Delphi estimation (iii) COCOMO (iv) Critical path Method A. only i, ii & iii B. only i & ii C. only i, iii & iv D. All of the above
Last Answer : B. only i & ii
Description : The numbering of the nodes in A-O-A is done A.From left to right B.From Right to Left C.Randomly D.On the basis of the duration of the activity
Last Answer : A.From left to right
Description : What is a visual representation of a project’s planned activities against a calendar called? a. A Gantt chart. b. A critical path network. c. A product flow diagram. d. A Pareto chart.
Last Answer : a. A Gantt chart.
Description : Fill in the blank. Crashing refers to when the task duration’s are __ along the critical path to meet the project completion date. Select one: a. scope creep b. floated c. slack d. compressed e. expedited
Last Answer : d. compressed
Description : Which of the following establishes key dates throughout the life of a project that must be met for the project to finish on time? Select one: a. Critical path b. Ballpark estimate c. Pert diagram d. Slack chart e. Milestone schedule
Last Answer : e. Milestone schedule
Description : Complete the following statement. The method of incorporating change into project planning and execution processes is called the: Select one: a. project logic diagram. b. change management process. c. milestone schedule d. critical path e. rough order of magnitude
Last Answer : b. change management process.
Description : While assessing your project processes, you have identified some uncontrolled process variations. Which of the following would be the appropriate chart you may use for this purpose? Select one: a. Pareto diagram b. PERT chart c. Control chart d. HR personnel chart e. Critical path
Last Answer : c. Control chart
Description : The critical path A. Is a path that operates from the starting node to the end node B. Is a mixture of all paths. C.Is the longest path D.Is the shortest path
Last Answer : C.Is the longest path
Description : You are a project manager for Picture Shades, Inc. It manufactures window shades that have replicas of Renaissance-era paintings on the inside for hotel chains. Picture Shades is taking its product to the home market, and you're managing the new ... B-C-E-H B. A-D-E-H C. A-F-G-H D. A-F-G-E-H
Last Answer : B. A-D-E-H
Description : In a project schedule, the sequence of activities which cannot be delayed during the course of the project without extending the project end date is referred to as the: A. Action plan B. Critical path C. Schedule baseline D. Slack line
Last Answer : B. Critical path
Description : Which of the following is displayed as an S curve? A. Gantt B. Cost baseline C. Critical path D. Schedule baseline
Last Answer : B. Cost baseline
Description : To crash a schedule you should: 1. Increase the time allowed on those tasks that have float. 2. Try to increase expenditures of time only those tasks that are behind schedule. 3. Replace those ... to par with the busy. 4. Increase work efforts on those tasks that are on the critical path.
Last Answer : 4. Increase work efforts on those tasks that are on the critical path.
Description : What Is Critical Path?
Last Answer : Critical Path is the longest path from the beginning event to the end event. The minimum time required for completing the project is the duration on the critical path.
Description : Crash project duration is obtained by summing the (A) Normal durations for all the activities (B) Crash durations for all activities (C) Crash durations for all the activities along the ... along the critical path obtained by taking into account the crash duration for all the activities.
Last Answer : (D) Crash durations for all the activities along the critical path obtained by taking into account the crash duration for all the activities.
Description : ............................ is the sequence of activities which determines the total project duration. a. Critical path b. Network c. Non-critical activities d. None of these
Last Answer : a. Critical path
Description : Floats for critical activities will be always _____ a. One b. Zero c. Highest d. Same as duration of the activity
Last Answer : b. Zero
Description : Additional time which a non-critical activity can consume without increasing the project duration is called _____________. A. Total Float. B. Free Float C. Independent Float. D. Dependant Float
Last Answer : A. Total Float.
Description : Scheduling can best be defined as the process used to determine: a. overall project duration. b. project cost estimating. c. the project management plan. d. sub-contractor’s responsibilities.
Last Answer : a. overall project duration.
Description : During project estimation, project manager estimates following A. project cost B. project duration C. project effort D. all of the above
Last Answer : D. all of the above
Description : In the project planning, which of the following is considered as the most basic parameter based on which all other estimates are made? A. project size B. project effort C. project duration D. project schedule
Last Answer : A. project size
Description : Which of the following is true about management meetings? Select one: a. They are short meetings to develop a common understanding of what the short-term priorities are for the project. ... , tracking progress of existing plans, and making adjustments to plans in response to new information.
Last Answer : e. They are oriented toward developing plans, tracking progress of existing plans, and making adjustments to plans in response to new information.
Description : In Project Management, the end users and developers require to know the a. cost of the project, b. duration c. Length d. All the above
Last Answer : d. All the above
Description : Feasibility study determines ----------------- A.Whether the project is possible with resources B.Comparing the project with world class manufacturing norms C.Calculate the cost crashing each unit D.Add duration to each unit
Last Answer : A.Whether the project is possible with resources
Description : Scheduling can best be defined as the process used to determine: a. overall project duration. b. project cost estimating. c. the project management plan.
Description : What network model enables engineer managers to schedule, monitor and control large and complex projects by employing three time estimates per activity a. Forecasting b. Program evaluation review technique c. Critical path method d. simulation
Last Answer : b. Program evaluation review technique
Description : What network model enables engineer managers to schedule, monitor and control large and complex projects by using only one time factor per activity a. Forecasting b. Program evaluation review technique c. Critical path method d. simulation
Description : . A schedule activity may begin 10 days before the predecessor activity finishes. This is an example of: A. Finish-to-Start B. Start-to-Finish C. Start-to-Start D. Finish-to-Finish
Last Answer : A. Finish-to-Start
Description : A schedule activity may begin 10 days before the predecessor activity finishes. This is an example of: A. Finish-to-Start B. Start-to-Finish C. Start-to-Start D. Finish-to-Finish
Description : What is the most critical aspect in developing a project plan that meets project specifications within the timeframe and at the lowest costs? Select one: a. Assessing risk management b ... business partners e. Developing a project execution plan that matches the complexity level of the project
Last Answer : e. Developing a project execution plan that matches the complexity level of the project
Description : The conceptual estimate is developed with the least amount of knowledge. When more information is known, the project team can develop a: Select one: a. work breakdown structure b. critical estimate c. rough order of magnitude (ROM) estimate d. scope of work e. ballpark estimate
Last Answer : c. rough order of magnitude (ROM) estimate
Description : As a project manager, while Kathy was trying to categorize all potential risks for her new construction project M based on levels of probability and impact on the project, she identified a potential risk, ... b. Risk management plan c. Project management plan d. WBS e. Scope management plan
Last Answer : d. WBS
Description : An example of the risk involved in development is a) Key personnel may resign before the product is complete b) The manufacturer of critical components (e.g. the hardware associated with a ... a fully functional lower-cost equivalent package e) All of these are risks involved in development.
Last Answer : e) All of these are risks involved in development.
Description : A critical success factor for project management is to _____. a. create a work plan b. follow the three steps of project management c. identify most project tasks d. manage the hundreds of tasks
Last Answer : e. start with a realistic assessment of the work
Description : To calculate early start (ES) and early finish (EF) perform a: A. Backward pass B. Forward pass C. Lateral pass D. Critical pass
Last Answer : B. Forward pass
Description : )The critical element in a project's communication system is the: 1. Progress report * 2. Project directive 3. Project manager 4. Customer
Last Answer : 3. Project manager
Description : Expert power is the power that comes from the amount of knowledge a person has obtained in a specific area. This type ofpower is: 1. Critical to a project manager because the PM has to have ... by the PM because the PM cannot stay current on all areas of expertise and also manage the project
Last Answer : 4. Used sparingly if at all by the PM because the PM cannot stay current on all areas of expertise and also manage the project
Description : According to Olivier Mesly, the 4 P’s critical for the success of a project are: (A) plan, processes, people, policy (B) plan, processes, people, power (C) plan, processes, potential, policy (D) plan, processes, potential, power
Last Answer : (B) plan, processes, people, power
Description : The main purpose of the Project Management Plan is to: a. provide justification for undertaking the project in terms of evaluating the benefit, cost and risk of alternative options. b. ensure ... the project. d. document the outcome of the risk, change and configuration management processes.
Last Answer : c. document the outcomes of the planning process and provide the reference document for managing the project.
Description : Which of the following may generate a milestone list: A. Define Activities B. Sequence Activities C. Estimate Activity Resources D. Estimate Activity Durations
Last Answer : A. Define Activities
Description : Which of the following does NOT generate changes to the Project documents: A. Define Activities B. Sequence Activities C. Estimate Activity Resources D. Estimate Activity Durations
Description : Activity Definition is typically performed by which of the following: A. Project Manager who created the WBS B. Project Team Members responsible for the work package C. Project Officer D. Project Stakeholder
Last Answer : B. Project Team Members responsible for the work package