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 : 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 : The work plan records and keeps track of all of the tasks that need to be accomplished over the life of the project, listing each task, along with important information about it, such as when it needs to be completed, the person assigned to do the work, and any deliverables that will result.
Last Answer : Ans: True
Description : Creating a work plan requires three steps: identify the tasks that need to be accomplished, estimate the time that it will take to complete the tasks, and record the task completion time in a Gantt Chart.
Last Answer : Ans: False
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 : If you would like to see a list of resources and the tasks that people are assigned to. What view best displays this information? A.Resource Sheet B. Task Usage C. Gantt Chart D.: Resource Usage
Last Answer : C. Gantt Chart
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 : 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 : Which one of the following best describes a project issue? a. A major problem that requires formal escalation. b. A problem that the project manager has to deal with on a day-to-day basis. c. An uncertain event that may or may not occur. d. An opportunity that occurs through change control.
Last Answer : a. A major problem that requires formal escalation.
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.
Description : Risk in project management is defined as A.An uncertain event that, if it occurs, has a positive effect on project objectives B.An uncertain event that, if it occurs, has a negative ... effect on project objectives D.An uncertain event that do not have any effect on project objectives
Last Answer : C.An uncertain event that, if it occurs, has a positive or negative effect on project objectives
Description : All of the following statements are true regarding risk events except which one? Choose the least correct answer. A. Project risks are uncertain events. B. If risks occur, they can ... that have more perceived rewards to the organization than the consequences of the risk should be accepted.
Last Answer : C. Unknown risks are threats to the project objectives, and nothing can be done to plan for them.
Description : An uncertain event or condition that, if it occurs, has a positive or negative effect on a project objectives is termed. A. Random Chance B. Disaster C. Risk
Last Answer : C. Risk
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 : . The PERT in project management means program evaluation and _____ technique. (A) resource (B) reconciliation (C) reconsideration (D) review
Last Answer : (D) review
Description : One of the greatest weaknesses of systems consulting firms is that they try to apply estimates and methodologies that they have developed over time and applied to other projects, most of which are very different from the current project.
Description : What is the benefit of using PERT/CPM network as integral component of project management? a. They furnish a consistent framework for planning, scheduling, monitoring and controlling project b. They illustrate ... that the project will be completed by a specific date d. All of the above
Last Answer : d. All of the above
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 : The hurricane model implies that project estimates become more accurate as the project's product becomes better understood.
Description : Estimates from the planning stage will need to be refined as the project progresses, because it is virtually impossible to develop an exact assessment of the project’s schedule before the analysis and design phases are conducted.
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 : The project schedule is used to determine all of the following except which one? A. Cost estimates B. Activity start dates C. Float times D. Activity end dates
Last Answer : A. Cost estimates
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 : 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 : CASE tool is a popular graphic depiction of the work plan that lists project tasks along a y-axis, time along an x-axis, and uses shaded boxes to represent tasks.
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 prerequisite of effective time management is: 1. Knowing the dictated project completion date 2. Having the most advanced software package for project planning, scheduling and control 3. ... and the person responsible for each of them 4. Having a well staffed scheduling department
Last Answer : 1. Knowing the dictated project completion date
Description : . A key aspect of managing a project involves: a. defining which operational systems to put in place. b. identifying routine tasks. c. ensuring ongoing operations are maintained. d. planning to achieve defined objectives
Last Answer : d. planning to achieve defined objectives.
Description : Which one of the following is captured in the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)? a. The life cycle phases. b. The logical order of tasks. c. The scope of the project. d. Project costs.
Last Answer : c. The scope of the project.
Description : Project management is the job of organising, coordinating, and controlling the various tasks and resources in order to successfully complete a project. (True/False
Last Answer : Ans. True
Description : The methods and regulation used to define goals, plan and monitor tasks and resources, identify and resolve issues, and control costs and budgets for a specific project is known as … a. project management. b. Process Management c. Process d. Activities
Last Answer : a. project management.
Description : Which one of the following is captured in the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)? A.The life cycle phases B.The logical order of tasks C.The scope of the project D. Project costs
Last Answer : C.The scope of the project
Description : . It is not wise to identify tasks for a current project using existing methodology, because methodologies that have been used by an organization for other projects probably will not work for this project without extensive changes.
Description : Ryan, a newly hired systems analyst/consultant, is about to begin a systems project. Where will Ryan look first to locate the identifiable tasks he will record in his work plan? a. ... . the project planning software available at the local bookstore e. the website of his old college professor
Last Answer : c. the company training materials for the company methodology
Description : To identify the tasks for a work plan the project manager can _____. a. control and direct the project b. estimate the size, staff the project, and remember technical skills c. establish a ... of the SDLC and the steps that occur in each e. set conservative numbers for the project software
Last Answer : d. list the four phases of the SDLC and the steps that occur in each
Description : The _____ is a dynamic schedule that logs and monitors all of the tasks that need to be accomplished for the length of the project. a. margin of error b. project manager c. project objective d. timebox e. work plan
Last Answer : e. work plan
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 : What is a project? A. A permanent endeavor that consumes resources, has objectives based on specifications, and consumes resources. (Ans.) B. A temporary endeavor which uses a series of ... , defined start and end dates, have funding limits, consume resources, and create a lasting outcome.
Last Answer : A. A permanent endeavor that consumes resources, has objectives based on specifications, and consumes resources. (Ans.)
Description : A key aspect of managing a project involves: a. defining which operational systems to put in place. b. identifying routine tasks. c. ensuring ongoing operations are maintained. d. planning to achieve defined objectives.
Description : Which one of the following is captured in the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)? a. The life cycle phases. b. The logical order of tasks. c. The scope of the project. d. Project costs
Description : The Scope Statement should contain which of the following? 1. Project schedule 2. Project budget constraints 3. Summary of project tasks , deliverables and resources required 4. Project objectives
Last Answer : 4. Project objectives
Description : Each project phase is marked by completion of one or more: 1. Tasks. 2. Milestones 3. Deliverables 4. Life cycles
Last Answer : 3. Deliverables
Description : )In a program or project plan, there are always revisions to account for new or missing data. Which one of the following provides the best reason for performing a revision of the plan? 1. ... 4. Historical data on a similar project suggests that risk events are not included in the current plan.
Last Answer : 2. Project tasks are crashed to meet their end dates
Description : In PERT analysis, the time estimates of activities and probability of their occurrence follow (A) Normal distribution curve (B) Poisson's distribution curve (C) Beta distribution curve (D) None of the above
Last Answer : (C) Beta distribution curve
Description : Adding people to a project team in order to speed up total development time _____. a. is a standard task in timeboxing b. is a useful way to meet a tight deadline c. may actually increase total development time d. simplifies communication within the team e. none of the above
Last Answer : c. may actually increase total development time
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