Question 1

The Central Limit Theorem says that if a number of probability distributions are summed:

Accepted Answer

A)  The standard deviation of the sum equals the sum of the standard deviations. 
B)  The variance of the sum equals the sum of the variances. 
C)  The standard deviation of the sum is greater than the sum of the standard deviations. 
D)  The variance of the sum is less than the sum of the variances. 
A)  The standard deviation of the sum equals the sum of the standard deviations. 
B)  The variance of the sum equals the sum of the variances. 
C)  The standard deviation of the sum is greater than the sum of the standard deviations. 
D)  The variance of the sum is less than the sum of the variances.

Question 2

Create a 5-activity example and use it to explain the difference between the critical path method and critical chain project management.

Accepted Answer

Examples will vary. The critical chain i

Question 3

All of these happen during the sprint phase EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  Technical issues are forwarded to the product owner. 
B)  Scope clarification. 
C)  Sprint goal modification. 
D)  Scope renegotiation. 
A)  Technical issues are forwarded to the product owner. 
B)  Scope clarification. 
C)  Sprint goal modification. 
D)  Scope renegotiation.

Question 4

The critical chain is usually the same as the critical path.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A project is represented by the activity durations (in days, estimated at 90% likelihood of completion) and precedence requirements shown in the table. What is the length of a feeder buffer if this project is managed using critical chain methodology?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

A project is represented by the activity durations (in days, estimated at 90% likelihood of completion) and precedence requirements shown in the table. What is the length of the project buffer if this project is managed using critical chain methodology? Use the rule of thumb approach.

Accepted Answer

A)  8.5 days 
B)  17 days 
C)  24.5 days 
D)  34 days 
A)  8.5 days 
B)  17 days 
C)  24.5 days 
D)  34 days

Question 7

A key element of extreme programming is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Frequent communication among programmers, but infrequent communication with the customer. 
B)  Understanding the problem completely before coding begins. 
C)  A hierarchical management structure. 
D)  Avoidance of programming features until they are actually needed. 
A)  Frequent communication among programmers, but infrequent communication with the customer. 
B)  Understanding the problem completely before coding begins. 
C)  A hierarchical management structure. 
D)  Avoidance of programming features until they are actually needed.

Question 8

What is Agile PM and what makes it ideal for many software development projects?

Accepted Answer

Agile project management reflects a new

Question 9

A project consists of six consecutive tasks that have average duration and worst-case duration estimates (in days) as shown in the table. Use Newbold's method to determine the aggregated two sigma buffer for this project.

Accepted Answer

A)  44 days 
B)  6 days 
C)  17 days 
D)  9 days 
A)  44 days 
B)  6 days 
C)  17 days 
D)  9 days

Question 10

The buffers supplied to non-critical paths in critical chain project management are called:

Accepted Answer

A)  Slack buffers. 
B)  Drum buffers. 
C)  Rope buffers. 
D)  Feeder buffers. 
A)  Slack buffers. 
B)  Drum buffers. 
C)  Rope buffers. 
D)  Feeder buffers.

Question 11

A project is represented by the activity durations (estimated at 90% likelihood of completion) and precedence requirements shown in the table. What is the overall duration of this project if it is managed using critical chain methodology?

Accepted Answer

A)  22.5 
B)  24.75 
C)  27.0 
D)  33.75 
A)  22.5 
B)  24.75 
C)  27.0 
D)  33.75

Question 12

A product backlog is the final list of what is needed to complete the project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What is the waterfall planning process and when is the ideal approach to project development?

Accepted Answer

The waterfall process is the traditional

Question 14

The legal department is needed to review all contracts a project organization enters. The legal department is continually swamped with work and all other departments find themselves waiting on legal before they can begin their work. Legal is the drum for this organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A project consists of four activities with information as shown in the table. What is the overall variance of the project?

Accepted Answer

A)  4.24 
B)  8.41 
C)  18 
D)  24 
A)  4.24 
B)  8.41 
C)  18 
D)  24

Question 16

Which of these numerical (quantity) comparisons is CORRECT?

Accepted Answer

A) Scrum meeting > Sprint B) Scrum master > Development team C) Sprint time box > Project duration D) Daily scrum duration < Development work duration A) Scrum meeting > Sprint B) Scrum master > Development team C) Sprint time box > Project duration D) Daily scrum duration < Development work duration

Question 17

A project consists of four activities with information as shown in the table. What is the overall standard deviation of the project?

Accepted Answer

A)  8.00 
B)  4.24 
C)  2.82 
D)  5.56 
A)  8.00 
B)  4.24 
C)  2.82 
D)  5.56

Question 18

What are some arguments against the XP technique of pair programming?

Accepted Answer

Pair programming demands that all code i

Question 19

Which of the following statements about CCPM activity networks is CORRECT?

Accepted Answer

A)  Project workers are more likely to meet a deadline for their activity than miss it. 
B)  There are no milestones in the CCPM activity network. 
C)  Project workers are more likely to miss a deadline for their activity than meet it. 
D)  There is no project delivery deadline in the CCPM activity network. 
A)  Project workers are more likely to meet a deadline for their activity than miss it. 
B)  There are no milestones in the CCPM activity network. 
C)  Project workers are more likely to miss a deadline for their activity than meet it. 
D)  There is no project delivery deadline in the CCPM activity network.

Question 20

A project is represented by the activity durations (in days, estimated at 90% likelihood of completion) and precedence requirements shown in the table. What is the length of a feeder buffer if this project is managed using critical chain methodology?

Accepted Answer

A)  3.5 days 
B)  2.5 days 
C)  1.5 days 
D)  0.5 days 
A)  3.5 days 
B)  2.5 days 
C)  1.5 days 
D)  0.5 days

The Central Limit Theorem says that if a number of probability distributions are summed:

Create a 5-activity example and use it to explain the difference between the critical path method and critical chain project management.

All of these happen during the sprint phase EXCEPT:

The critical chain is usually the same as the critical path.

A project is represented by the activity durations (in days, estimated at 90% likelihood of completion) and precedence requirements shown in the table. What is the length of a feeder buffer if this project is managed using critical chain methodology?

A project is represented by the activity durations (in days, estimated at 90% likelihood of completion) and precedence requirements shown in the table. What is the length of the project buffer if this project is managed using critical chain methodology? Use the rule of thumb approach.

A key element of extreme programming is:

What is Agile PM and what makes it ideal for many software development projects?

A project consists of six consecutive tasks that have average duration and worst-case duration estimates (in days) as shown in the table. Use Newbold's method to determine the aggregated two sigma buffer for this project.

The buffers supplied to non-critical paths in critical chain project management are called:

A project is represented by the activity durations (estimated at 90% likelihood of completion) and precedence requirements shown in the table. What is the overall duration of this project if it is managed using critical chain methodology?

A product backlog is the final list of what is needed to complete the project.

What is the waterfall planning process and when is the ideal approach to project development?

The legal department is needed to review all contracts a project organization enters. The legal department is continually swamped with work and all other departments find themselves waiting on legal before they can begin their work. Legal is the drum for this organization.

A project consists of four activities with information as shown in the table. What is the overall variance of the project?

Which of these numerical (quantity) comparisons is CORRECT?

A project consists of four activities with information as shown in the table. What is the overall standard deviation of the project?

What are some arguments against the XP technique of pair programming?

Which of the following statements about CCPM activity networks is CORRECT?

A project is represented by the activity durations (in days, estimated at 90% likelihood of completion) and precedence requirements shown in the table. What is the length of a feeder buffer if this project is managed using critical chain methodology?

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

Project Scheduling: Lagging, Crashing, and Activity Networks

Resource Management

Project Evaluation and Control

Project Closeout and Termination

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Exam 11: Advanced Topics in Planning and Scheduling: Agile and Critical Chain

The Central Limit Theorem says that if a number of probability distributions are summed:

Create a 5-activity example and use it to explain the difference between the critical path method and critical chain project management.

All of these happen during the sprint phase EXCEPT:

The critical chain is usually the same as the critical path.

A project is represented by the activity durations (in days, estimated at 90% likelihood of completion) and precedence requirements shown in the table. What is the length of a feeder buffer if this project is managed using critical chain methodology?

A project is represented by the activity durations (in days, estimated at 90% likelihood of completion) and precedence requirements shown in the table. What is the length of the project buffer if this project is managed using critical chain methodology? Use the rule of thumb approach.

A key element of extreme programming is:

What is Agile PM and what makes it ideal for many software development projects?

A project consists of six consecutive tasks that have average duration and worst-case duration estimates (in days) as shown in the table. Use Newbold's method to determine the aggregated two sigma buffer for this project.

The buffers supplied to non-critical paths in critical chain project management are called:

A project is represented by the activity durations (estimated at 90% likelihood of completion) and precedence requirements shown in the table. What is the overall duration of this project if it is managed using critical chain methodology?

A product backlog is the final list of what is needed to complete the project.

What is the waterfall planning process and when is the ideal approach to project development?

The legal department is needed to review all contracts a project organization enters. The legal department is continually swamped with work and all other departments find themselves waiting on legal before they can begin their work. Legal is the drum for this organization.

A project consists of four activities with information as shown in the table. What is the overall variance of the project?

Which of these numerical (quantity) comparisons is CORRECT?

A project consists of four activities with information as shown in the table. What is the overall standard deviation of the project?

What are some arguments against the XP technique of pair programming?

Which of the following statements about CCPM activity networks is CORRECT?

A project is represented by the activity durations (in days, estimated at 90% likelihood of completion) and precedence requirements shown in the table. What is the length of a feeder buffer if this project is managed using critical chain methodology?

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

Project Scheduling: Lagging, Crashing, and Activity Networks

Resource Management

Project Evaluation and Control

Project Closeout and Termination

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