Question 1

The most common type of logical sequencing between tasks is the ________ relationship.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The most common type of logical sequencing...

Question 2

Each individual bar on a Gantt chart represents a(n)________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Each individual bar on a Gantt chart...

Question 3

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 4

Research has shown that,in general:

Accepted Answer

A) there is a tendency to underestimate activity lengths. 
B) there is a tendency to overestimate activity lengths. 
C) the activity lengths are estimated correctly. 
D) the activity lengths are estimated correctly but the networks are drawn incorrectly. 
A) there is a tendency to underestimate activity lengths. 
B) there is a tendency to overestimate activity lengths. 
C) the activity lengths are estimated correctly. 
D) the activity lengths are estimated correctly but the networks are drawn incorrectly.

Question 5

Gantt charts can display early start or late start logic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

If a project is extraordinarily complex,rather than showing every possible path through the network and every activity sequence,a(n)________ that shows only the key subroutines or network paths can be created.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If a project is extraordinarily complex,rather than...

Question 7

A project has the activity duration and cost information indicated in the table where all times are in weeks.What is the lowest total cost for completing this project in 55 weeks?

Accepted Answer

A) $16,950 
B) $15,000 
C) $16,350 
D) $15,350 
A) $16,950 
B) $15,000 
C) $16,350 
D) $15,350

Question 8

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 9

A project has the activity duration and cost information indicated in the table where all times are in weeks.There is a penalty of $5,000 per week for every week the project extends beyond 45 weeks.What is the lowest total cost for completing this project?

Accepted Answer

A) $222,667 
B) $217,000 
C) $222,000 
D) $208,000 
A) $222,667 
B) $217,000 
C) $222,000 
D) $208,000

Question 10

Given the cost information in the table,what is the cheapest activity to crash on a per week basis?

Accepted Answer

A) Activity A 
B) Activity B 
C) Activity C 
D) Activity D 
A) Activity A 
B) Activity B 
C) Activity C 
D) Activity D

Question 11

The heir to the throne was due 60 days from now and the first-time father had a serious construction project on his hands converting his man cave into a nursery.The seven activities,their normal and expedited times (in days)and costs appear in the table.Just to be on the safe side,he decided to bring the project in at 53 days in case the delivery was a week early.Tell him what the least expensive 53-day project is;which activities should be reduced in duration,by how many days,and at the total cost,so he can roll up the sleeves on his "World's Greatest Dad" sweatshirt,and get to work.

Accepted Answer

The project before any expediting takes

Question 12

Finish to start lags are the same as additional activity slack.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

________ represent one of the first attempts to develop a network diagram that orders project activities by baseline calendar dates.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ represent one of the first attempts...

Question 14

Use the information in the table (all times are in days)to determine the lowest extra cost for a 20-day project.

Accepted Answer

A) $200 
B) $130 
C) $120 
D) $100 
A) $200 
B) $130 
C) $120 
D) $100

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A) Resource 4 
B) Resource 2 
C) Resource 1 
D) Resource 5 
A) Resource 4 
B) Resource 2 
C) Resource 1 
D) Resource 5

Question 16

Use the information in the table (all times are in days)to determine the lowest cost minimum completion time?

Accepted Answer

A) $1,040 
B) $1,020 
C) $740 
D) $720 
A) $1,040 
B) $1,020 
C) $740 
D) $720

Question 17

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 18

The fastest completion time for this project is:

Accepted Answer

A) 14. 
B) 15. 
C) 16. 
D) 17. 
A) 14. 
B) 15. 
C) 16. 
D) 17.

Question 19

A project has the activity duration and cost information indicated in the table where all times are in weeks.There is a penalty of $6,000 per week for every week the project extends beyond 40 weeks.What is the lowest total cost for completing this project?

Accepted Answer

A) $234,000 
B) $255,600 
C) $248,333 
D) $252,000 
A) $234,000 
B) $255,600 
C) $248,333 
D) $252,000

Question 20

A complex project that is managed using a top-down,bottom-up approach to network diagrams means that:

Accepted Answer

A) management's top-down portion of the network contains the greatest detail. 
B) top management does not have a basis for understanding the actual development of the project. 
C) the top tier summary network does not give top management the basis for understanding the actual development of the project. 
D) the bottom level information cannot be understood by those performing the actual work. 
A) management's top-down portion of the network contains the greatest detail. 
B) top management does not have a basis for understanding the actual development of the project. 
C) the top tier summary network does not give top management the basis for understanding the actual development of the project. 
D) the bottom level information cannot be understood by those performing the actual work.

The most common type of logical sequencing between tasks is the ________ relationship.

Each individual bar on a Gantt chart represents a(n)________.

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

Research has shown that,in general:

Gantt charts can display early start or late start logic.

If a project is extraordinarily complex,rather than showing every possible path through the network and every activity sequence,a(n)________ that shows only the key subroutines or network paths can be created.

A project has the activity duration and cost information indicated in the table where all times are in weeks.What is the lowest total cost for completing this project in 55 weeks?

One reason for crashing a project is:

A project has the activity duration and cost information indicated in the table where all times are in weeks.There is a penalty of $5,000 per week for every week the project extends beyond 45 weeks.What is the lowest total cost for completing this project?

Given the cost information in the table,what is the cheapest activity to crash on a per week basis?

Finish to start lags are the same as additional activity slack.

________ represent one of the first attempts to develop a network diagram that orders project activities by baseline calendar dates.

Use the information in the table (all times are in days)to determine the lowest extra cost for a 20-day project.

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

Use the information in the table (all times are in days)to determine the lowest cost minimum completion time?

The critical path of this network is:

The fastest completion time for this project is:

A project has the activity duration and cost information indicated in the table where all times are in weeks.There is a penalty of $6,000 per week for every week the project extends beyond 40 weeks.What is the lowest total cost for completing this project?

A complex project that is managed using a top-down,bottom-up approach to network diagrams means that:

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

Filters

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

The most common type of logical sequencing between tasks is the ________ relationship.

Each individual bar on a Gantt chart represents a(n)________.

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

Research has shown that,in general:

Gantt charts can display early start or late start logic.

If a project is extraordinarily complex,rather than showing every possible path through the network and every activity sequence,a(n)________ that shows only the key subroutines or network paths can be created.

A project has the activity duration and cost information indicated in the table where all times are in weeks.What is the lowest total cost for completing this project in 55 weeks?

One reason for crashing a project is:

A project has the activity duration and cost information indicated in the table where all times are in weeks.There is a penalty of $5,000 per week for every week the project extends beyond 45 weeks.What is the lowest total cost for completing this project?

Given the cost information in the table,what is the cheapest activity to crash on a per week basis?

Finish to start lags are the same as additional activity slack.

________ represent one of the first attempts to develop a network diagram that orders project activities by baseline calendar dates.

Use the information in the table (all times are in days)to determine the lowest extra cost for a 20-day project.

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

Use the information in the table (all times are in days)to determine the lowest cost minimum completion time?

The critical path of this network is:

The fastest completion time for this project is:

A project has the activity duration and cost information indicated in the table where all times are in weeks.There is a penalty of $6,000 per week for every week the project extends beyond 40 weeks.What is the lowest total cost for completing this project?

A complex project that is managed using a top-down,bottom-up approach to network diagrams means that:

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

Filters