Question 1

Which of the following rules maximizes the number of tasks that can be completed by a system in a given period of time?

Accepted Answer

A)  as soon as possible 
B)  as late as possible 
C)  shortest task duration first 
D)  minimum slack first 
E)  most critical successor 
A)  as soon as possible 
B)  as late as possible 
C)  shortest task duration first 
D)  minimum slack first 
E)  most critical successor

Question 2

Microsoft Project allows the project manager to create an individual availability calendar for each resource on the project

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The shortest-task-first priority rule for assigning resources gives the best combination of minimum project slippage, minimum resource idle-time, and minimum in-process inventory

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Applying "line balancing" techniques to balance the capacity of a project typically yields significant benefits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A task's duration is a function of both the amount of labor required to complete the task as well as the calendar time required to complete it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

If resources were not scarce, the resource allocation problem would be concerned solely with profit maximization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Starting the building phase before the design and planning phases is called…

Accepted Answer

A)  operations overlapping 
B)  concurrent engineering 
C)  fast-tracking 
D)  concurrent construction 
E)  construction overlapping 
A)  operations overlapping 
B)  concurrent engineering 
C)  fast-tracking 
D)  concurrent construction 
E)  construction overlapping

Question 8

The shortest-task-first priority rule for assigning resources minimizes completion time but maximizes the level of in-process inventory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The primary cause of concern in resource allocation is…

Accepted Answer

A)  labor cost 
B)  resource scarcity 
C)  lack of solution methodologies 
D)  parallel activities 
E)  equipment downtime 
A)  labor cost 
B)  resource scarcity 
C)  lack of solution methodologies 
D)  parallel activities 
E)  equipment downtime

Question 10

Walter, a project manager in a design agency, is using a project management software to manage his project. The agency he works for is currently prioritizing other projects and needs to conserve scarce resources. In the context of priority rules for allocating resources, which of the following rules should Walter use?

Accepted Answer

A)  Longest task duration first 
B)  As soon as possible 
C)  As late as possible 
D)  Most critical followers 
E)  Least successors 
A)  Longest task duration first 
B)  As soon as possible 
C)  As late as possible 
D)  Most critical followers 
E)  Least successors

Question 11

Why are scarce resources referred to as "Walts"?

Accepted Answer

Every time a project falls behind schedu

Question 12

The following describes which priority rule: The number of successors for each activity is counted. Activities with a higher number of successors take precedence.

Accepted Answer

A)  Most successors 
B)  Most resources first 
C)  Shortest task duration first 
D)  Minimum slack first 
E)  Most critical followers 
A)  Most successors 
B)  Most resources first 
C)  Shortest task duration first 
D)  Minimum slack first 
E)  Most critical followers

Question 13

A limitation associated with traditional approaches to project management is that the dependency between resources and tasks is often ignored.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The CPM method cannot be used when task durations are probabilistic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The variance of the normal time can be quite different from the variance of the crash time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Resource loading refers to the amounts of specific resources that are scheduled for use on specific activities or projects at specific times.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Renly, a project manager in a construction company, has undertaken a project to construct a house. He estimates that the house will take 5 months to complete with his team of 10 workers. He also prepares a second estimate that allows the house to be completed in 2 months if 10 more workers are added to the team. Renly's second estimate is referred to as the _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  crash duration 
B)  standard duration 
C)  slope duration 
D)  buffer duration 
E)  critical duration 
A)  crash duration 
B)  standard duration 
C)  slope duration 
D)  buffer duration 
E)  critical duration

Question 18

Explain the concept of a project buffer.

Accepted Answer

While properly scheduling the start of n

Question 19

The process of line balancing is when individual production lines are made to generate the required amount of product with a little excess capacity as possible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The following describes which priority rule: The number of successors on the critical path(s) for each activity is counted.

Accepted Answer

A)  Most successors 
B)  Most resources first 
C)  Shortest task duration first 
D)  Minimum slack first 
E)  Most critical followers 
A)  Most successors 
B)  Most resources first 
C)  Shortest task duration first 
D)  Minimum slack first 
E)  Most critical followers

Which of the following rules maximizes the number of tasks that can be completed by a system in a given period of time?

Microsoft Project allows the project manager to create an individual availability calendar for each resource on the project

The shortest-task-first priority rule for assigning resources gives the best combination of minimum project slippage, minimum resource idle-time, and minimum in-process inventory

Applying "line balancing" techniques to balance the capacity of a project typically yields significant benefits.

A task's duration is a function of both the amount of labor required to complete the task as well as the calendar time required to complete it.

If resources were not scarce, the resource allocation problem would be concerned solely with profit maximization.

Starting the building phase before the design and planning phases is called…

The shortest-task-first priority rule for assigning resources minimizes completion time but maximizes the level of in-process inventory.

The primary cause of concern in resource allocation is…

Why are scarce resources referred to as "Walts"?

The following describes which priority rule: The number of successors for each activity is counted. Activities with a higher number of successors take precedence.

A limitation associated with traditional approaches to project management is that the dependency between resources and tasks is often ignored.

The CPM method cannot be used when task durations are probabilistic.

The variance of the normal time can be quite different from the variance of the crash time.

Resource loading refers to the amounts of specific resources that are scheduled for use on specific activities or projects at specific times.

Explain the concept of a project buffer.

The process of line balancing is when individual production lines are made to generate the required amount of product with a little excess capacity as possible.

The following describes which priority rule: The number of successors on the critical path(s) for each activity is counted.

The World of Project Management

The Manager, the Organization, and the Team

Planning the Project

Budgeting the Project

Scheduling the Project

Monitoring and Controlling the Project

Evaluating and Terminating the Project

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Exam 6: Allocating Resources to the Project

Which of the following rules maximizes the number of tasks that can be completed by a system in a given period of time?

Microsoft Project allows the project manager to create an individual availability calendar for each resource on the project

The shortest-task-first priority rule for assigning resources gives the best combination of minimum project slippage, minimum resource idle-time, and minimum in-process inventory

Applying "line balancing" techniques to balance the capacity of a project typically yields significant benefits.

A task's duration is a function of both the amount of labor required to complete the task as well as the calendar time required to complete it.

If resources were not scarce, the resource allocation problem would be concerned solely with profit maximization.

Starting the building phase before the design and planning phases is called…

The shortest-task-first priority rule for assigning resources minimizes completion time but maximizes the level of in-process inventory.

The primary cause of concern in resource allocation is…

Why are scarce resources referred to as "Walts"?

The following describes which priority rule: The number of successors for each activity is counted. Activities with a higher number of successors take precedence.

A limitation associated with traditional approaches to project management is that the dependency between resources and tasks is often ignored.

The CPM method cannot be used when task durations are probabilistic.

The variance of the normal time can be quite different from the variance of the crash time.

Resource loading refers to the amounts of specific resources that are scheduled for use on specific activities or projects at specific times.

Explain the concept of a project buffer.

The process of line balancing is when individual production lines are made to generate the required amount of product with a little excess capacity as possible.

The following describes which priority rule: The number of successors on the critical path(s) for each activity is counted.

The World of Project Management

The Manager, the Organization, and the Team

Planning the Project

Budgeting the Project

Scheduling the Project

Monitoring and Controlling the Project

Evaluating and Terminating the Project

Filters