Question 1

____________dependencies indicate the relationship of activities that cannot be performed in parallel.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________dependencies indicate the relationship of activities that...

Question 2

Using an example, describe the difference between lead and lag times.

Accepted Answer

As a last step in activity sequencing, t

Question 3

When creating a work breakdown structure, a project can be broken down by:

Accepted Answer

A) major deliverables. 
B) the phases of the project life cycle. 
C) functional areas. 
D) all of the above. 
A) major deliverables. 
B) the phases of the project life cycle. 
C) functional areas. 
D) all of the above.

Question 4

The need to collect requirements before completing screen design is an example of the following constraint(s):

Accepted Answer

A) preferences and policies. 
B) technical requirements and specifications. 
C) safety and efficiency. 
D) resource availability. 
A) preferences and policies. 
B) technical requirements and specifications. 
C) safety and efficiency. 
D) resource availability.

Question 5

____________is a network logic method that allows managers to depict nonsequential activities.

Accepted Answer

Conditiona

Question 6

An activity of zero duration that is used to show a logical relationship or dependency in a network diagram is called:

Accepted Answer

A) dummy activity. 
B) activity node. 
C) empty node. 
D) dumb node. 
A) dummy activity. 
B) activity node. 
C) empty node. 
D) dumb node.

Question 7

The lowest- level deliverables in a work breakdown structure are called:

Accepted Answer

A) deliverables. 
B) work packages. 
C) chunks. 
D) activities. 
A) deliverables. 
B) work packages. 
C) chunks. 
D) activities.

Question 8

The output that results from breaking down a product into the individual components is called:

Accepted Answer

A) work decomposition. 
B) product decomposition. 
C) product breakdown structure. 
D) work breakdown structure. 
A) work decomposition. 
B) product decomposition. 
C) product breakdown structure. 
D) work breakdown structure.

Question 9

____________ estimates vary by as much as +75% to - 25%.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________ estimates vary by as much as...

Question 10

Describe the concept of cone of uncertainty, and how it relates to the progressive accuracy of project estimates, as specified by the PMI.

Accepted Answer

As a project moves forward, estimations

Question 11

____________is the time required by one task before another task can begin.

Accepted Answer

A) Lag time 
B) Total slack 
C) Free slack 
D) Lead time 
A) Lag time 
B) Total slack 
C) Free slack 
D) Lead time

Question 12

____________dependencies indicate the relationship of activities based on the preferences of project managers.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________dependencies indicate the relationship of activities based...

Question 13

A start- to- finish dependency indicates that:

Accepted Answer

A) a second activity cannot be started until the first activity has been completed. 
B) the completion of the successor activity depends on the beginning of the predecessor. 
C) the completion of the successor activity depends on the completion of the predecessor. 
D) the start of a successor depends on the start of the predecessor. 
A) a second activity cannot be started until the first activity has been completed. 
B) the completion of the successor activity depends on the beginning of the predecessor. 
C) the completion of the successor activity depends on the completion of the predecessor. 
D) the start of a successor depends on the start of the predecessor.

Question 14

A progressively more detailed and accurate projection of the project schedule and duration as the project manager specifies project deliverables and activities in more detail is called:

Accepted Answer

A) cone of uncertainty. 
B) uncertainty reduction. 
C) rolling wave planning. 
D) tornado analysis. 
A) cone of uncertainty. 
B) uncertainty reduction. 
C) rolling wave planning. 
D) tornado analysis.

Question 15

A schematic display that illustrates the various tasks in a project as well as their sequential relationships is called:

Accepted Answer

A) network diagram. 
B) activity sequence diagram (AS
D) . 
C) activity sequence schema. 
D) network schema. 
A) network diagram. 
B) activity sequence diagram (AS
D) . 
C) activity sequence schema. 
D) network schema.

Question 16

The diagramming method using boxes and rectangles connected by arrows to represent activities and their dependencies in a project is called:

Accepted Answer

A) conditional diagramming method. 
B) arrow diagramming method. 
C) box plot. 
D) precedence diagramming method. 
A) conditional diagramming method. 
B) arrow diagramming method. 
C) box plot. 
D) precedence diagramming method.

Question 17

____________dependencies indicate the relationship of activities based on the preferences of project managers.

Accepted Answer

A) Mandatory 
B) Voluntary 
C) External 
D) Discretionary 
A) Mandatory 
B) Voluntary 
C) External 
D) Discretionary

Question 18

____________is a progressively more detailed and accurate projection of the project schedule and duration as the project manager specifies project deliverables and activities in more detail.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________is a progressively more detailed and accurate...

Question 19

____________is the process of developing a network diagram and updating the activity list from the activity definition phase.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________is the process of developing a network...

Question 20

Order of magnitude estimates can vary by as much as:

Accepted Answer

A) +75% to - 25%. 
B) +10% to - 5%. 
C) +25% to - 10%. 
D) +10% to - 10%. 
A) +75% to - 25%. 
B) +10% to - 5%. 
C) +25% to - 10%. 
D) +10% to - 10%.

____________dependencies indicate the relationship of activities that cannot be performed in parallel.

Using an example, describe the difference between lead and lag times.

When creating a work breakdown structure, a project can be broken down by:

The need to collect requirements before completing screen design is an example of the following constraint(s):

____________is a network logic method that allows managers to depict nonsequential activities.

An activity of zero duration that is used to show a logical relationship or dependency in a network diagram is called:

The lowest- level deliverables in a work breakdown structure are called:

The output that results from breaking down a product into the individual components is called:

____________ estimates vary by as much as +75% to - 25%.

Describe the concept of cone of uncertainty, and how it relates to the progressive accuracy of project estimates, as specified by the PMI.

____________is the time required by one task before another task can begin.

____________dependencies indicate the relationship of activities based on the preferences of project managers.

A start- to- finish dependency indicates that:

A progressively more detailed and accurate projection of the project schedule and duration as the project manager specifies project deliverables and activities in more detail is called:

A schematic display that illustrates the various tasks in a project as well as their sequential relationships is called:

The diagramming method using boxes and rectangles connected by arrows to represent activities and their dependencies in a project is called:

____________dependencies indicate the relationship of activities based on the preferences of project managers.

____________is a progressively more detailed and accurate projection of the project schedule and duration as the project manager specifies project deliverables and activities in more detail.

____________is the process of developing a network diagram and updating the activity list from the activity definition phase.

Order of magnitude estimates can vary by as much as:

Lntroduction to Project Management

The Project Management Life Cycle

Managing Project Teams

Managing Project Communication

Managing Project Scope

Managing Project Resources

Managing Project Quality

Managing Project Risk

Managing Project Procurement

Managing Project Execution

Managing Project Control and Closure

Understanding Task Dependencies, Resource Allocation, and Progress Tracking

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Exam 6: Managing Project Scheduling

____________dependencies indicate the relationship of activities that cannot be performed in parallel.

Using an example, describe the difference between lead and lag times.

When creating a work breakdown structure, a project can be broken down by:

The need to collect requirements before completing screen design is an example of the following constraint(s):

____________is a network logic method that allows managers to depict nonsequential activities.

An activity of zero duration that is used to show a logical relationship or dependency in a network diagram is called:

The lowest- level deliverables in a work breakdown structure are called:

The output that results from breaking down a product into the individual components is called:

____________ estimates vary by as much as +75% to - 25%.

Describe the concept of cone of uncertainty, and how it relates to the progressive accuracy of project estimates, as specified by the PMI.

____________is the time required by one task before another task can begin.

____________dependencies indicate the relationship of activities based on the preferences of project managers.

A start- to- finish dependency indicates that:

A progressively more detailed and accurate projection of the project schedule and duration as the project manager specifies project deliverables and activities in more detail is called:

A schematic display that illustrates the various tasks in a project as well as their sequential relationships is called:

The diagramming method using boxes and rectangles connected by arrows to represent activities and their dependencies in a project is called:

____________dependencies indicate the relationship of activities based on the preferences of project managers.

____________is a progressively more detailed and accurate projection of the project schedule and duration as the project manager specifies project deliverables and activities in more detail.

____________is the process of developing a network diagram and updating the activity list from the activity definition phase.

Order of magnitude estimates can vary by as much as:

Lntroduction to Project Management

The Project Management Life Cycle

Managing Project Teams

Managing Project Communication

Managing Project Scope

Managing Project Resources

Managing Project Quality

Managing Project Risk

Managing Project Procurement

Managing Project Execution

Managing Project Control and Closure

Understanding Task Dependencies, Resource Allocation, and Progress Tracking

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