Question 1

The earliest start time for an activity is equal to the

Accepted Answer

A)  smallest earliest finish time of all of its immediate predecessors. 
B)  largest earliest finish time of all of its immediate predecessors. 
C)  smallest late start time of any of its immediate predecessors. 
D)  largest late finish time of all of its immediate predecessors. 
A)  smallest earliest finish time of all of its immediate predecessors. 
B)  largest earliest finish time of all of its immediate predecessors. 
C)  smallest late start time of any of its immediate predecessors. 
D)  largest late finish time of all of its immediate predecessors.

Question 2

Table 3.1
Time (weeks)
 $$\begin{array} { | c | c | c | c | c | } 
\hline \text { Activity } & \begin{array} { c } 
\text { Immediate } \
\text { Predecessor(s) }
\end{array} & \begin{array} { c } 
\text { Most } \
\text { Optimistic }
\end{array} & \begin{array} { c } 
\text { Most } \
\text { Likely }
\end{array} & \begin{array} { c } 
\text { Most } \
\text { Pessimistic }
\end{array} \
\hline \text { A } & - 1 & 1 & 2 & 3 \
\text { B } & \text { A } & 2 & 4 & 12 \
\text { C } & \text { A } & 1 & 2 & 3 \
\text { D } & \text { B } & 6 & 7 & 8 \
\text { E } & \text { B,C } & 10 & 12 & 14 \
\text { F } & \text { D } & 2 & 3 & 4 \
& & & & \
\text { G } & \text { E,F } & 1 & 5 & 15 \
\text { H } & \text { A } & 2 & 5 & 14 \
\hline
\end{array}$$
-Using Table 3.1,what is the earliest expected time of completion of the whole project?

Accepted Answer

A)  less than or equal to 19 weeks 
B)  greater than 19 but less than or equal to 21 weeks 
C)  greater than 21 but less than or equal to 24 weeks 
D)  greater than 24 weeks 
A)  less than or equal to 19 weeks 
B)  greater than 19 but less than or equal to 21 weeks 
C)  greater than 21 but less than or equal to 24 weeks 
D)  greater than 24 weeks

Question 3

________ is the maximum length of time that an activity can be delayed without delaying the entire project.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is the maximum length of time...

Question 4

Table 3.2
Time (days)
 $$\begin{array} { | c | c | c | c | c | } 
\hline \text { Activity } & \begin{array} { c } 
\text { Immediate } \
\text { Predecessor(s) }
\end{array} & \begin{array} { c } 
\text { Most } \
\text { Optimistic }
\end{array} & \begin{array} { c } 
\text { Most } \
\text { Likely }
\end{array} & \begin{array} { c } 
\text { Most } \
\text { Pessimistic }
\end{array} \
\hline \text { A } & \cdots & 2 & 4 & 6 \
\text { B } & \cdots & 1 & 4 & 7 \
\text { C } & \text { A } & 2 & 2 & 2 \
\text { D } & \text { B } & 1 & 7 & 10 \
\text { E } & \text { D } & 2 & 4 & 6 \
\text { F } & \text { E } & 1 & 2 & 3 \
\text { G } & \text { C } & 3 & 4 & 17 \
\text { H } & \text { D, G } & 3 & 7 & 11 \
\text { I } & \text { D } & 8 & 9 & 10 \
\text { J } & \text { F,H } & 4 & 5 & 6 \
\text { K } & \text { I } & 1 & 1 & 1 \
\hline
\end{array}$$
-Using Table 3.2,what is the earliest expected time of completion of the whole project?

Accepted Answer

A)  less than or equal to 21 days 
B)  greater than 21 but less than or equal to 22 days 
C)  greater than 22 but less than or equal to 23 days 
D)  greater than 23 days 
A)  less than or equal to 21 days 
B)  greater than 21 but less than or equal to 22 days 
C)  greater than 22 but less than or equal to 23 days 
D)  greater than 23 days

Question 5

An activity that includes writing final reports,completing remaining deliverables,and compiling the team's recommendations for improving the project process is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An activity that includes writing final reports,completing...

Question 6

Project managers should be able to organize a set of disparate activities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Why is knowing the critical path in a project important?

Accepted Answer

The critical path of activitie

Question 8

Table 3.5
 $$\begin{array} { | c | c | c | } 
\hline \text { Activity } & \begin{array} { c } 
\text { Immediate } \
\text { Predecessor(s) }
\end{array} & \begin{array} { c } 
\text { Time } \
\text { (weeks) }
\end{array} \
\hline \text { A } & \cdots & 6 \
\text { B } & \cdots & 3 \
\text { C } & \text { A,B } & 2 \\
\text { D } & \text { A } & 6 \
\text { E } & \text { C } & 2 \
\text { F } & \text { D,E } & 2 \
\text { G } & \text { C } & 8 \
\hline
\end{array}$$
-Using Table 3.5,how many weeks can activity B be delayed without changing the whole project's earliest completion time?

Accepted Answer

A)  0 weeks 
B)  1 week 
C)  2 weeks 
D)  3 weeks 
A)  0 weeks 
B)  1 week 
C)  2 weeks 
D)  3 weeks

Question 9

Table 3.6
 $$\begin{array} { | c | c | c | } 
\hline \text { Activity } & \begin{array} { c } 
\text { Immediate } \
\text { Predecessor(s) }
\end{array} & \begin{array} { c } 
\text { Time } \
\text { (weeks) }
\end{array} \
\hline \text { A } & \cdots & 3 \
\text { B } & \cdots & 9 \
\text { C } & \cdots & 10 \\
\text { D } & \text { A } & 4 \
\text { E } & \text { B } & 12 \
\text { F } & \text { C } & 5 \\
\text { G } & \text { B,D } & 6 \
\text { H } & \text { E,F } & 7 \
\text { I } & \text { H } & 8 \
\hline
\end{array}$$
-Using Table 3.6,what is the slack for activity G?

Accepted Answer

A)  9 weeks 
B)  21 weeks 
C)  23 weeks 
D)  30 weeks 
A)  9 weeks 
B)  21 weeks 
C)  23 weeks 
D)  30 weeks

Question 10

Explain what it means to crash activities within a project.

Accepted Answer

Crash activities are used to d

Question 11

The correct sequence of the four major phases in projects life cycle is; organization,planning,execution and closeout.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Table 3.9
All activity times for the project are in weeks.
 $$\begin{array} { | c | c | c | c | c | } 
\hline \text { Activity } & \begin{array} { c } 
\text { Optimistic } \
\text { Time }
\end{array} & \begin{array} { c } 
\text { Most Likely } \
\text { Time }
\end{array} & \begin{array} { c } 
\text { Pessimistic } \
\text { Time }
\end{array} & \begin{array} { c } 
\text { Immediate } \
\text { Predecessor(s) }
\end{array} \
\hline \text { A } & 3 & 4 & 5 & \cdots \
\text { B } & 5 & 7 & 9 & - \
\text { C } & 2 & 3 & 10 & \text { A } \
\text { D } & 2 & 5 & 8 & \text { B } \
\text { E } & 1 & 7 & 7 & \text { B } \
\text { F } & 3 & 5 & 7 & \text { C,D } \
\text { G } & 7 & 8 & 9 & \text { D,E } \
\text { H } & 2 & 6 & 10 & F \
\hline
\end{array}$$
-Using Table 3.9,what is the probability that the project will be completed in 24 weeks or less? You will need to refer to a standard normal table to answer the question.

Accepted Answer

A)  less than or equal to 55% 
B)  greater than 55% but less than or equal to 65% 
C)  greater than 65% but less than or equal to 75% 
D)  greater than 75% 
A)  less than or equal to 55% 
B)  greater than 55% but less than or equal to 65% 
C)  greater than 65% but less than or equal to 75% 
D)  greater than 75%

Question 13

The critical path method (CPM)is a network planning method initially developed as a means to schedule maintenance shutdowns at chemical plants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Table 3.9
All activity times for the project are in weeks.
 $$\begin{array} { | c | c | c | c | c | } 
\hline \text { Activity } & \begin{array} { c } 
\text { Optimistic } \
\text { Time }
\end{array} & \begin{array} { c } 
\text { Most Likely } \
\text { Time }
\end{array} & \begin{array} { c } 
\text { Pessimistic } \
\text { Time }
\end{array} & \begin{array} { c } 
\text { Immediate } \
\text { Predecessor(s) }
\end{array} \
\hline \text { A } & 3 & 4 & 5 & \cdots \
\text { B } & 5 & 7 & 9 & - \
\text { C } & 2 & 3 & 10 & \text { A } \
\text { D } & 2 & 5 & 8 & \text { B } \
\text { E } & 1 & 7 & 7 & \text { B } \
\text { F } & 3 & 5 & 7 & \text { C,D } \
\text { G } & 7 & 8 & 9 & \text { D,E } \
\text { H } & 2 & 6 & 10 & F \
\hline
\end{array}$$
-Using Table 3.9,what is the expected time of completion of the project?

Accepted Answer

A)  less than 22 weeks 
B)  22 weeks 
C)  23 weeks 
D)  greater than 23 weeks 
A)  less than 22 weeks 
B)  22 weeks 
C)  23 weeks 
D)  greater than 23 weeks

Question 15

Which one of the following situations is more appropriate for the application of project management?

Accepted Answer

A)  When none of the tasks involved in the project can be done simultaneously. 
B)  The need for coordination among various functional areas is high. 
C)  The need for coordination among various functional areas is low. 
D)  The project is guaranteed to be successful. 
A)  When none of the tasks involved in the project can be done simultaneously. 
B)  The need for coordination among various functional areas is high. 
C)  The need for coordination among various functional areas is low. 
D)  The project is guaranteed to be successful.

Question 16

Table 3.10
You are responsible for managing a project with the following activities
(times are given in weeks).
 $$\begin{array} { | c | c | c | c | c | } 
\hline \text { Activity } & \begin{array} { c } 
\text { Optimistic } \
\text { Time }
\end{array} & \begin{array} { c } 
\text { Most Likely } \
\text { Time }
\end{array} & \begin{array} { c } 
\text { Pessimistic } \
\text { Time }
\end{array} & \begin{array} { c } 
\text { Immediate } \
\text { Predecessor(s) }
\end{array} \
\hline \text { A } & 2 & 5 & 14 & \cdots \
\text { B } & 8 & 11 & 14 & \cdots \
\text { C } & 5 & 7 & 9 & \text { A } \
\text { D } & 6 & 9 & 12 & \text { A } \
\text { E } & 1 & 3 & 5 & \text { D,B } \
\hline
\end{array}$$
-Using Table 3.10,what is the critical path and expected completion time for this project?

Accepted Answer

A)  A-D-E; 17 weeks 
B)  A-C; 18 weeks 
C)  B-E; 14 weeks 
D)  A-D-E; 18 weeks 
A)  A-D-E; 17 weeks 
B)  A-C; 18 weeks 
C)  B-E; 14 weeks 
D)  A-D-E; 18 weeks

Question 17

Changes to the scope of a project inevitably decrease costs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following statements concerning the critical path in project network is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  There is always only one critical path in a project network. 
B)  The critical path is the sequence of activities between a project's start and finish that takes the longest to finish. 
C)  Activities on the critical path have zero slack. 
D)  Delaying an activity on the critical path delays the entire project. 
A)  There is always only one critical path in a project network. 
B)  The critical path is the sequence of activities between a project's start and finish that takes the longest to finish. 
C)  Activities on the critical path have zero slack. 
D)  Delaying an activity on the critical path delays the entire project.

Question 19

Scope creep refers to all activities that have yet to be completed in a project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Table 3.13
You are responsible for managing a project with the following activities (times are given in weeks).
 $$\begin{array} { | c | c | c | } 
\hline \text { Activity } & \begin{array} { c } 
\text { Expected } \
\text { Time }
\end{array} & \begin{array} { c } 
\text { Immediate } \
\text { Predecessor } ( \mathrm { s } )
\end{array} \
\hline \mathbf { A } & 8 & \cdots - \
\text { B } & 10 & - \
\text { C } & 7 & \text { A,B } \
\text { D } & 5 & \text { B } \
\text { E } & 12 & \text { C } \
\text { F } & 7 & \text { C,D } \
\text { G } & 6 & \text { E,F } \
\text { H } & 10 & \text { F } \
\hline
\end{array}$$
-Using Table 3.13,what is the critical path and the expected completion time for this project?

Accepted Answer

A)  A-C-E-G; 33 weeks 
B)  B-D-F-G; 33 weeks 
C)  B-C-E-G; 35 weeks 
D)  B-C-F-H; 34 weeks 
A)  A-C-E-G; 33 weeks 
B)  B-D-F-G; 33 weeks 
C)  B-C-E-G; 35 weeks 
D)  B-C-F-H; 34 weeks

The earliest start time for an activity is equal to the

Table 3.1 Time (weeks) Activity Immediate Predecessor(s) Most Optimistic Most Likely Most Pessimistic A -1 1 2 3 B A 2 4 12 C A 1 2 3 D B 6 7 8 E B,C 10 12 14 F D 2 3 4 G E,F 1 5 15 H A 2 5 14 -Using Table 3.1,what is the earliest expected time of completion of the whole project?

________ is the maximum length of time that an activity can be delayed without delaying the entire project.

An activity that includes writing final reports,completing remaining deliverables,and compiling the team's recommendations for improving the project process is called ________.

Project managers should be able to organize a set of disparate activities.

Why is knowing the critical path in a project important?

Table 3.5 Activity Immediate Predecessor(s) Time (weeks) A \@cdots 6 B \@cdots 3 C A,B 2 D A 6 E C 2 F D,E 2 G C 8 -Using Table 3.5,how many weeks can activity B be delayed without changing the whole project's earliest completion time?

Table 3.6 Activity Immediate Predecessor(s) Time (weeks) A \@cdots 3 B \@cdots 9 C \@cdots 10 D A 4 E B 12 F C 5 G B,D 6 H E,F 7 I H 8 -Using Table 3.6,what is the slack for activity G?

Explain what it means to crash activities within a project.

The correct sequence of the four major phases in projects life cycle is; organization,planning,execution and closeout.

The critical path method (CPM)is a network planning method initially developed as a means to schedule maintenance shutdowns at chemical plants.

Which one of the following situations is more appropriate for the application of project management?

Changes to the scope of a project inevitably decrease costs.

Which of the following statements concerning the critical path in project network is FALSE?

Scope creep refers to all activities that have yet to be completed in a project.

Creating Customer Value through Operations

Supply Chain Management

Process Configuration

Capacity

Inventory Management

Quality and Process Improvement

Lean Systems

Location and Layout

Managing Demand and Forecasting

Operations Planning and Scheduling

Resource Planning

Decision Making

Financial Analysis

Work Measurement

Learning Curve Analysis

Computer-Integrated Manufacturing

Acceptance Sampling Plans

Simulation

Special Inventory Models

Linear Programming

Waiting Lines

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Exam 8: Managing Projects

The earliest start time for an activity is equal to the

Table 3.1 Time (weeks) Activity Immediate Predecessor(s) Most Optimistic Most Likely Most Pessimistic A -1 1 2 3 B A 2 4 12 C A 1 2 3 D B 6 7 8 E B,C 10 12 14 F D 2 3 4 G E,F 1 5 15 H A 2 5 14 -Using Table 3.1,what is the earliest expected time of completion of the whole project?

________ is the maximum length of time that an activity can be delayed without delaying the entire project.

An activity that includes writing final reports,completing remaining deliverables,and compiling the team's recommendations for improving the project process is called ________.

Project managers should be able to organize a set of disparate activities.

Why is knowing the critical path in a project important?

Table 3.5 Activity Immediate Predecessor(s) Time (weeks) A \@cdots 6 B \@cdots 3 C A,B 2 D A 6 E C 2 F D,E 2 G C 8 -Using Table 3.5,how many weeks can activity B be delayed without changing the whole project's earliest completion time?

Table 3.6 Activity Immediate Predecessor(s) Time (weeks) A \@cdots 3 B \@cdots 9 C \@cdots 10 D A 4 E B 12 F C 5 G B,D 6 H E,F 7 I H 8 -Using Table 3.6,what is the slack for activity G?

Explain what it means to crash activities within a project.

The correct sequence of the four major phases in projects life cycle is; organization,planning,execution and closeout.

The critical path method (CPM)is a network planning method initially developed as a means to schedule maintenance shutdowns at chemical plants.

Which one of the following situations is more appropriate for the application of project management?

Changes to the scope of a project inevitably decrease costs.

Which of the following statements concerning the critical path in project network is FALSE?

Scope creep refers to all activities that have yet to be completed in a project.

Creating Customer Value through Operations

Supply Chain Management

Process Configuration

Capacity

Inventory Management

Quality and Process Improvement

Lean Systems

Location and Layout

Managing Demand and Forecasting

Operations Planning and Scheduling

Resource Planning

Decision Making

Financial Analysis

Work Measurement

Learning Curve Analysis

Computer-Integrated Manufacturing

Acceptance Sampling Plans

Simulation

Special Inventory Models

Linear Programming

Waiting Lines

Filters