Question 1

When tasks must be completed one after another, they are called concurrent tasks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Most managers recognize that problems do occur on most projects; it is better to alert management sooner rather than later.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

A _____ cannot be started until one or more other tasks are completed.

Accepted Answer

A)  dependent task 
B)  concurrent task 
C)  predecessor task 
D)  all of the above 
A)  dependent task 
B)  concurrent task 
C)  predecessor task 
D)  all of the above A

Question 4

A(n) ____________________ is a recognizable reference point that can be used to monitor progress and manage a project.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ____________________ is a recognizable reference point...

Question 5

Gantt charts are an ideal tool for controlling a complex project because they provide plenty of detailed information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

All of the following are possible causes of cost overruns related to human resource factors EXCEPT ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  motivation issues 
B)  inadequate training 
C)  inaccurate TCO forecast 
D)  turnover 
A)  motivation issues 
B)  inadequate training 
C)  inaccurate TCO forecast 
D)  turnover

Question 7

Although a Gantt chart provides more detailed information about a project, a PERT/CPM chart offers a rapid overview that graphically displays the timing, duration, and progress of each task.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The ____________________ is the time that a task is scheduled to be completed.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________________ is the time that a...

Question 9

A project is based on a pattern of ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A project is based on a pattern...

Question 10

A(n) ____________________ is a review of a project team member's work by other members of the team.

Accepted Answer

structured

Question 11

In any project, large or small, tasks depend on each other and must be performed in a sequence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Project managers always must be aware of the ____ path, so they can monitor the vital tasks and keep the project on track.

Accepted Answer

A)  vital 
B)  baseline 
C)  foundational 
D)  critical 
A)  vital 
B)  baseline 
C)  foundational 
D)  critical

Question 13

MATCHING
Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.
-The kind of tasks that must be completed one after another.

Accepted Answer

A) project management 
B) project coordinator 
C) project leader 
D) milestone 
E) constraint 
F) weight
G) bottom-up technique
H) dependent
I) concurrent
J) predecessor 
A) project management 
B) project coordinator 
C) project leader 
D) milestone 
E) constraint 
F) weight
G) bottom-up technique
H) dependent
I) concurrent
J) predecessor

Question 14

As you enter the start and finish times for tasks in the process of transforming a task list into a PERT/CPM chart, you move through the tasks, adding the task duration for each task to its start time to determine its finish time. As you move through the tasks, there are three important rules to keep in mind. What are they?

Accepted Answer

•If a successor task has more than one p

Question 15

A project manager, or project leader, usually is a senior systems analyst or an IT department manager if the project is large.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

In discussing PERT/CPM charts, you discuss the types of task patterns that can occur in a project schedule. You give an example of two tasks, A and B, that can both begin as soon as task C is finished. Which of the following is NOT a true statement about tasks A and B?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are predecessor tasks of each other. 
B)  They are concurrent tasks. 
C)  They each depend on task C. 
D)  They are multiple successor tasks of task C. 
A)  They are predecessor tasks of each other. 
B)  They are concurrent tasks. 
C)  They each depend on task C. 
D)  They are multiple successor tasks of task C.

Question 17

Project managers typically perform four main tasks. Identify these and explain what they are.

Accepted Answer

•Project planning includes identifying p

Question 18

Most risk identifications include a brief description of all of the following EXCEPT ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  what might cause a risk to occur 
B)  who would be responsible for responding to a given risk 
C)  the potential impact of a given risk 
D)  the team member most vulnerable to a given risk 
A)  what might cause a risk to occur 
B)  who would be responsible for responding to a given risk 
C)  the potential impact of a given risk 
D)  the team member most vulnerable to a given risk

Question 19

A task is any work that requires the use of company resources including all of the following EXCEPT ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  controlling capital 
B)  people 
C)  time 
D)  money 
A)  controlling capital 
B)  people 
C)  time 
D)  money

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a true statement about Gantt charts?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a horizontal bar chart that represents a series of tasks. 
B)  The position of a bar shows the planned start and end of the task, and the length of the bar indicates its duration. 
C)  They can show task status in several ways, including the use of a vertical line to represent the current date. 
D)  They provide the detailed information that is necessary when managing a complex project. 
A)  It is a horizontal bar chart that represents a series of tasks. 
B)  The position of a bar shows the planned start and end of the task, and the length of the bar indicates its duration. 
C)  They can show task status in several ways, including the use of a vertical line to represent the current date. 
D)  They provide the detailed information that is necessary when managing a complex project.

When tasks must be completed one after another, they are called concurrent tasks.

Most managers recognize that problems do occur on most projects; it is better to alert management sooner rather than later.

A _____ cannot be started until one or more other tasks are completed.

A(n) ____________________ is a recognizable reference point that can be used to monitor progress and manage a project.

Gantt charts are an ideal tool for controlling a complex project because they provide plenty of detailed information.

All of the following are possible causes of cost overruns related to human resource factors EXCEPT ____.

Although a Gantt chart provides more detailed information about a project, a PERT/CPM chart offers a rapid overview that graphically displays the timing, duration, and progress of each task.

The ____________________ is the time that a task is scheduled to be completed.

A project is based on a pattern of ____________________.

A(n) ____________________ is a review of a project team member's work by other members of the team.

In any project, large or small, tasks depend on each other and must be performed in a sequence.

Project managers always must be aware of the ____ path, so they can monitor the vital tasks and keep the project on track.

MATCHING Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -The kind of tasks that must be completed one after another.

A project manager, or project leader, usually is a senior systems analyst or an IT department manager if the project is large.

In discussing PERT/CPM charts, you discuss the types of task patterns that can occur in a project schedule. You give an example of two tasks, A and B, that can both begin as soon as task C is finished. Which of the following is NOT a true statement about tasks A and B?

Project managers typically perform four main tasks. Identify these and explain what they are.

Most risk identifications include a brief description of all of the following EXCEPT ____.

A task is any work that requires the use of company resources including all of the following EXCEPT ____.

Which of the following is NOT a true statement about Gantt charts?

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When tasks must be completed one after another, they are called concurrent tasks.

Most managers recognize that problems do occur on most projects; it is better to alert management sooner rather than later.

A _____ cannot be started until one or more other tasks are completed.

A(n) ____________________ is a recognizable reference point that can be used to monitor progress and manage a project.

Gantt charts are an ideal tool for controlling a complex project because they provide plenty of detailed information.

All of the following are possible causes of cost overruns related to human resource factors EXCEPT ____.

Although a Gantt chart provides more detailed information about a project, a PERT/CPM chart offers a rapid overview that graphically displays the timing, duration, and progress of each task.

The ____________________ is the time that a task is scheduled to be completed.

A project is based on a pattern of ____________________.

A(n) ____________________ is a review of a project team member's work by other members of the team.

In any project, large or small, tasks depend on each other and must be performed in a sequence.

Project managers always must be aware of the ____ path, so they can monitor the vital tasks and keep the project on track.

MATCHING Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -The kind of tasks that must be completed one after another.

A project manager, or project leader, usually is a senior systems analyst or an IT department manager if the project is large.

In discussing PERT/CPM charts, you discuss the types of task patterns that can occur in a project schedule. You give an example of two tasks, A and B, that can both begin as soon as task C is finished. Which of the following is NOT a true statement about tasks A and B?

Project managers typically perform four main tasks. Identify these and explain what they are.

Most risk identifications include a brief description of all of the following EXCEPT ____.

A task is any work that requires the use of company resources including all of the following EXCEPT ____.

Which of the following is NOT a true statement about Gantt charts?

Introduction to Systems Analysis and Design

Analyzing the Business Case

Requirements Modeling

Data and Process Modeling

Object Modeling

Development Strategies

User Interface Design

Data Design

System Architecture

Managing Systems Implementation

Managing Systems Support and Security

Communication Tools

CASE Tools

Financial Analysis Tools

Internet Resource Tools

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