Question 1

The best approach to network representation of a large and hugely complex project is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  represent all activities and relationships. 
B)  simplify network logic and reduce it to the most meaningful relationships. 
C)  use AOA. 
D)  use AON. 
A)  represent all activities and relationships. 
B)  simplify network logic and reduce it to the most meaningful relationships. 
C)  use AOA. 
D)  use AON.

Question 2

Use the Gantt chart and the activity list to determine which resource is used the least.

Accepted Answer

A)  Resource 1 
B)  Resource 3 
C)  Resource 4 
D)  Resource 2 
A)  Resource 1 
B)  Resource 3 
C)  Resource 4 
D)  Resource 2

Question 3

In order to accelerate completion of a project, the manager must crash critical path activities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

An activity on an arrow network:

Accepted Answer

A)  cannot have more arrows than nodes. 
B)  cannot have more nodes than arrows. 
C)  has one more node than arrows. 
D)  has one more arrow than nodes. 
A)  cannot have more arrows than nodes. 
B)  cannot have more nodes than arrows. 
C)  has one more node than arrows. 
D)  has one more arrow than nodes.

Question 5

The critical path of this network is:

Accepted Answer

A)  14 
B)  15 
C)  12 
D)  13 
A)  14 
B)  15 
C)  12 
D)  13

Question 6

One reason for crashing a project is:

Accepted Answer

A)  the project has slipped behind schedule. 
B)  that the initial schedule may be too pessimistic. 
C)  market needs change and the project is not in demand any more. 
D)  there are no repercussions for delivering the project late. 
A)  the project has slipped behind schedule. 
B)  that the initial schedule may be too pessimistic. 
C)  market needs change and the project is not in demand any more. 
D)  there are no repercussions for delivering the project late.

Question 7

Sketch a network and use it as an example as you discuss the four different logical relationships between activities.

Accepted Answer

The four types of logical relationships

Question 8

Use the Gantt chart and activity list to determine which resource has the greatest continual use.

Accepted Answer

A)  Resource 3 
B)  Resource 1 
C)  Resource 2 
D)  Resource 4 
A)  Resource 3 
B)  Resource 1 
C)  Resource 2 
D)  Resource 4

Question 9

When involved in a project involving many subcontractors:

Accepted Answer

A)  it is imperative that the network is a mutually accessible document. 
B)  one subcontractor's network diagram should never be shown to another for ethical reasons. 
C)  PERT/CPM should not be used. 
D)  it is illegal to reveal one subcontractor's plan to another. 
A)  it is imperative that the network is a mutually accessible document. 
B)  one subcontractor's network diagram should never be shown to another for ethical reasons. 
C)  PERT/CPM should not be used. 
D)  it is illegal to reveal one subcontractor's plan to another.

Question 10

Networks would not be well suited for:

Accepted Answer

A)  planning a construction project. 
B)  planning a wedding. 
C)  planning a software upgrade. 
D)  planning monthly production. 
A)  planning a construction project. 
B)  planning a wedding. 
C)  planning a software upgrade. 
D)  planning monthly production.

Question 11

An AOA network:

Accepted Answer

A)  cannot show a merge activity. 
B)  cannot show a burst activity. 
C)  cannot have consecutive merge and burst activities. 
D)  can have all of the features described in A-C above. 
A)  cannot show a merge activity. 
B)  cannot show a burst activity. 
C)  cannot have consecutive merge and burst activities. 
D)  can have all of the features described in A-C above.

Question 12

How might a project manager alter a straightforward PERT network to accommodate an inordinately large and complex project?

Accepted Answer

A large project may require a network wi

Question 13

Activities A and B have a finish to finish relationship and early start and finish times as shown. What is the result of incorporating a 4 day lag between activities C and B?

Accepted Answer

A)  The early finish for A increases to 31. 
B)  The early start time for A increases to 24. 
C)  The early finish time for B increases to 31. 
D)  The early start time for D falls to 23. 
A)  The early finish for A increases to 31. 
B)  The early start time for A increases to 24. 
C)  The early finish time for B increases to 31. 
D)  The early start time for D falls to 23.

Question 14

Use the Gantt chart and the activity list to determine which resource is needed earliest in this project.

Accepted Answer

A)  Resource 2 
B)  Resource 3 
C)  Resource 1 
D)  Resource 4 
A)  Resource 2 
B)  Resource 3 
C)  Resource 1 
D)  Resource 4

Question 15

An activity of duration zero whose sole purpose is to maintain network logic is a(n) __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An activity of duration zero whose sole...

Question 16

A 14-week construction activity requires a crane that rents for $1,000 per week and a crew of general laborers that costs $5,000 per week. In order to complete this activity within 10 weeks, you must hire additional general laborers at a cost of $2,000 per week. What is the slope for this activity?

Accepted Answer

A)  $0 per week 
B)  $1,000 per week 
C)  $2,000 per week 
D)  $6,000 per week 
A)  $0 per week 
B)  $1,000 per week 
C)  $2,000 per week 
D)  $6,000 per week

Question 17

Consider the Gantt chart shown below where the time scale is in minutes and all activities are performed on an early start basis. How much slack is available in The Great Hair Washing project?

Accepted Answer

A)  10 minutes 
B)  15 minutes 
C)  0 minutes 
D)  5 minutes 
A)  10 minutes 
B)  15 minutes 
C)  0 minutes 
D)  5 minutes

Question 18

Use the information in the table to create a baseline Gantt chart for the project where activity lengths are given in days.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Use the information in the table to...

Question 19

What is the cost to finish this project (all activity durations are in weeks and costs in US dollars) as quickly as possible?

Accepted Answer

The initial project duration is 63 weeks

Question 20

What is project crashing and what are three reasons why it might be important to do so?

Accepted Answer

The process of accelerating a project is

The best approach to network representation of a large and hugely complex project is to:

Use the Gantt chart and the activity list to determine which resource is used the least.

In order to accelerate completion of a project, the manager must crash critical path activities.

An activity on an arrow network:

The critical path of this network is:

One reason for crashing a project is:

Sketch a network and use it as an example as you discuss the four different logical relationships between activities.

Use the Gantt chart and activity list to determine which resource has the greatest continual use.

When involved in a project involving many subcontractors:

Networks would not be well suited for:

An AOA network:

How might a project manager alter a straightforward PERT network to accommodate an inordinately large and complex project?

Activities A and B have a finish to finish relationship and early start and finish times as shown. What is the result of incorporating a 4 day lag between activities C and B?

Use the Gantt chart and the activity list to determine which resource is needed earliest in this project.

An activity of duration zero whose sole purpose is to maintain network logic is a(n) __________.

A 14-week construction activity requires a crane that rents for $1,000 per week and a crew of general laborers that costs $5,000 per week. In order to complete this activity within 10 weeks, you must hire additional general laborers at a cost of $2,000 per week. What is the slope for this activity?

Consider the Gantt chart shown below where the time scale is in minutes and all activities are performed on an early start basis. How much slack is available in The Great Hair Washing project?

Use the information in the table to create a baseline Gantt chart for the project where activity lengths are given in days.

What is the cost to finish this project (all activity durations are in weeks and costs in US dollars) as quickly as possible?

What is project crashing and what are three reasons why it might be important to do so?

Introduction: Why Project Management

The Organizational Context: Strategy, Structure, and Culture

Project Selection and Portfolio Management

Leadership and the Project Manager

Scope Management

Project Team Building, Conflict, and Negotiation

Risk Management

Cost Estimation and Budgeting

Project Scheduling: Networks, Duration Estimation, and Critical Path

Critical Chain Project Scheduling

Resource Management

Project Evaluation and Control

Project Closeout and Termination

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Exam 10: Project Scheduling: Lagging, Crashing, and Activity Networks

The best approach to network representation of a large and hugely complex project is to:

Use the Gantt chart and the activity list to determine which resource is used the least.

In order to accelerate completion of a project, the manager must crash critical path activities.

An activity on an arrow network:

The critical path of this network is:

One reason for crashing a project is:

Sketch a network and use it as an example as you discuss the four different logical relationships between activities.

Use the Gantt chart and activity list to determine which resource has the greatest continual use.

When involved in a project involving many subcontractors:

Networks would not be well suited for:

An AOA network:

How might a project manager alter a straightforward PERT network to accommodate an inordinately large and complex project?

Activities A and B have a finish to finish relationship and early start and finish times as shown. What is the result of incorporating a 4 day lag between activities C and B?

Use the Gantt chart and the activity list to determine which resource is needed earliest in this project.

An activity of duration zero whose sole purpose is to maintain network logic is a(n) __________.

A 14-week construction activity requires a crane that rents for $1,000 per week and a crew of general laborers that costs $5,000 per week. In order to complete this activity within 10 weeks, you must hire additional general laborers at a cost of $2,000 per week. What is the slope for this activity?

Consider the Gantt chart shown below where the time scale is in minutes and all activities are performed on an early start basis. How much slack is available in The Great Hair Washing project?

Use the information in the table to create a baseline Gantt chart for the project where activity lengths are given in days.

What is the cost to finish this project (all activity durations are in weeks and costs in US dollars) as quickly as possible?

What is project crashing and what are three reasons why it might be important to do so?

Introduction: Why Project Management

The Organizational Context: Strategy, Structure, and Culture

Project Selection and Portfolio Management

Leadership and the Project Manager

Scope Management

Project Team Building, Conflict, and Negotiation

Risk Management

Cost Estimation and Budgeting

Project Scheduling: Networks, Duration Estimation, and Critical Path

Critical Chain Project Scheduling

Resource Management

Project Evaluation and Control

Project Closeout and Termination

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