Description : In PERT (Project Evaluation and Review Technique) method Expected time (Te) is A. (To+Tp+4Tm)/6 B. (To+Tp+2Tm)/6 C. (To+Tp+Tm)/6 D. (Tm+Tp+4To)/6
Last Answer : A. (To+Tp+4Tm)/6
Description : PERT (Project Evaluation and Review Technique) analysis is based on A. Optimistic time, Pessimistic time and Most likely time B.Pessimistic time, Optional time, Maximum time C.Optimistic time, Efficient time, Most likely time D.Minimax time, Optimistic time and harmonic time
Last Answer : A. Optimistic time, Pessimistic time and Most likely time
Description : For a project manager to have an effective means of identifying and communicating the planned activities and their interrelationships, he must use a network technique. One of the network ... evaluation review technique c. Path evaluation review technique d. Project execution review technique
Last Answer : b. Program evaluation review technique
Description : The first method invented for planning projects, was (A) Bar chart method (B) Milestone chart (C) Critical path method (CPM) (D) Programme Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT)
Last Answer : (A) Bar chart method
Description : PERT stand for: a. Performance Evaluation Review Technique b. Programme Evaluation Review Technique c. Programme Evaluation Research Technique
Last Answer : b. Programme Evaluation Review Technique
Description : PERT stands for __________. A. Programme Evaluation and Research Techniques. B. Project Evaluation and Review Techniques. C. Programme Evaluation and Review Techniques. D. Project Evaluation and Research Techniques.
Last Answer : C. Programme Evaluation and Review Techniques.
Description : A review undertaken to decide whether a project should proceed into its next phase is known as a: a. gate review. b. feasibility study. c. milestone review. d. evaluation review.
Last Answer : a. gate review.
Description : Following are the phases of Project Management Life Cycle. Arrange them in correct order 1. Design, 2. Marketing, 3. Analysis and evaluation, 4. Inspection, testing and delivery (A) 3-2-1-4 (B) 1-2-3-4 (C) 2-3-1-4 (D) 4-3-2-1
Last Answer : (A) 3-2-1-4
Description : Which of the following statements about risk is true? Select one: a. Project risk focuses on identifying, assessing, and eliminating the risks on the project. b. Risk management is all ... are no risk-free projects. e. Risk management involves identification, evaluation, and elevation of risk
Last Answer : d. There are no risk-free projects.
Last Answer : (D) 4-3-2-1
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 : 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 : PERT chart can be used to track the tasks of a project when task time estimates are fairly uncertain.
Last Answer : Ans: True
Description : A horizontal bar chart that shows project tasks against a calendar is called (A) milestone (B) goal (C) Gantt chart (D) PERT chart
Last Answer : (C) Gantt chart
Description : Which one of the following is the most appropriate management control technique for timely completion of a project ? (A) Organisation chart (B) Management by Objectives (C) PERT (D) Span of control
Last Answer : Answer: PERT
Description : Which of the following is the most important element of Project Management Plan that is useful in HR Planning process: A. Risk Management activities B. Quality Assurance activities C. Activity Resource requirements D. Budget Control activities
Last Answer : C. Activity Resource requirements
Description : Project Human Resource Management ensures that the most appropriate manpower with necessary skills is deployed for effective execution of the desired project. (True/False)
Last Answer : Ans. True
Description : Which of the following items should not be included in the project management plan? a) The techniques and case tools to be used b) Detailed schedules, budgets and resource ... development organisation, project responsibilities, managerial objectives and priorities e) None of the above.
Last Answer : c) The life cycle model to be used
Description : Configuration management is best described as: a. control in the implementation of changes to project schedules. b. an organization to review proposed changes to the project deliverables ... and documentation. d. creation, maintenance and controlled change of the project deliverables.
Last Answer : d. creation, maintenance and controlled change of the project deliverables.
Description : Configuration management is best described as: a. control in the implementation of changes to project schedules. b. an organisation to review proposed changes to the project deliverables ... and documentation. d. creation, maintenance and controlled change of the project deliverables.
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
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 : Why PERT is preferred over CPM for evaluation of project ?
Last Answer : PERT is based on the approach of multiple time estimates for each activity.
Description : Situation, Objectives, teaching, evaluation and reconsideration are the steps of
Last Answer : Ans. Extension education
Description : Under the Economic Growth and Tax Reconciliation Act of 2001, when will estate taxes be eliminated? A. 2008 B. 2009 C. 2010 D. The estate tax will not be eliminated
Last Answer : D. The estate tax will not be eliminated
Description : Fill in the blank. During the _________ of a project, the project manager focuses on developing the project infrastructure needed to execute the project and developing clarity around the project charter and scope. ... one: a. completion b. start-up c. execution d. evaluation e. selection
Last Answer : b. start-up
Description : )The engineer of the project in the planning phase and makes a significant contribution to the technical scope. This is an example of what type of skill and knowledge? 1. Inherent 2. Stakeholder 3. Technical evaluation 4. Convergent thinking
Last Answer : 2. Stakeholder
Description : Evaluation process of proposed projects or groups of projects is known as: A. Project Analysis B. Project Compilation C. Project selection D. Project Documentation
Last Answer : C. Project selection
Description : According to the Project Management Institute (PMI), project management is defined as the application of knowledge, _____, _____, and techniques to project activities to meet the project requirements . Select ... b. tools, analysis c. analysis, theories d. skills, tools e. skills, theories
Last Answer : d. skills, tools
Description : The three steps of project management are _____. a. controlling the project, directing the project, and creating the work plan b. creating the work plan, staffing the project, and controlling ... the deliverables e. setting the start date, estimating the time, and reading the actual time
Last Answer : b. creating the work plan, staffing the project, and controlling and directing the project
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 : The most significant challenge to project managers is _____. a. lack of project management training b. no one really understands how to manage a complex systems development project ... tools that can assist in controlling project progress d. unrealistic schedule demands by project sponsors
Last Answer : d. unrealistic schedule demands by project sponsors
Description : _____ is the process of planning and controlling the development of a system within a specified time frame at a minimum cost with the right functionality. a. Project management b. Symantic timeline c. Task identification d. Time estimation e. Work plan
Last Answer : a. Project management
Description : Project Management focuses on _____ goals. (A) targeted (B) long-term (C) tangible (D) intangible
Last Answer : (A) targeted
Description : Function points are used to measure the estimated _____ of a project. a. complexity b. effort required c. program size d. time required
Last Answer : c. program size
Description : The statistical tool that depicts a project’s tasks and the relationships between those tasks is known as (A) milestone (B) goal (C) Gantt chart (D) PERT chart
Last Answer : (D) PERT chart
Description : Which of the following statements is true? A. PERT is considered as a deterministic approach and CPM is a probabilis t ic techniques. B. PERT is considered as a probabilistic techniques ... and CPM are both probabilistic techniques. D. PERT and CPM are both considered as deterministic approachs
Last Answer : B. PERT is considered as a probabilistic techniques and CPM is considered as a deterministic approach
Description : The most successful project manager usually: 1. works their way up from assistants in the project office to full-fledged project managers, supplementing that experience with formal ... . Has considerable experience as a functional manager before moving into the project management arena.
Last Answer : 1. works their way up from assistants in the project office to full-fledged project managers, supplementing that experience
Description : Which of the following types of Organizational Charts can be BEST used to track project costs : A. Hierarchical-type Organizational Chart B. Organizational Breakdown Structure C. Resource Breakdown Structure D. Responsibility Assignment Matrix
Last Answer : C. Resource Breakdown Structure
Description : In resource allocation, the resources are allocated to a project in order that the…...............are attained a. Goals b. Objectives c. Both a, b d. None of the above
Last Answer : c. Both a, b
Description : What is the default view of a new project in MS project? A. Gantt View B. Resource Graph C. Network View D.: Workbook View
Last Answer : A. Gantt View
Description : You are the project manager working on a research project for a new drug treatment. Your preliminary project schedule runs past the due date for a federal grant application. The manager of the R&D ... . A. Crashing B. fast tracking C. resource leveling D. adjusting the resource calendar
Last Answer : A. Crashing
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 : The network diagram is the best tool for demonstrating: A. Schedule variances B. Resource requirements C. The sequence of project activities D. Schedule performance over time
Last Answer : C. The sequence of project activities
Description : What are decision models? A. Project selection criteria B. Project selection methods C. Project selection committees D. Project resource and budget selection methods
Last Answer : B. Project selection methods
Description : )Resource leveling attempts to : 1. Reduce resource requirements by smoothing out period-to period resource assignments. 2. Ensure that the budget abnormalities are overcome. 3. Reduce the ... Increase the amount of the project manager's authority so that budget dollars can be appropriated.
Last Answer : 1. Reduce resource requirements by smoothing out period-to period resource assignments.