Question 1

The use of PERT (ADM)has declined sharply in recent years because a large majority of project management software __________.

Accepted Answer

A) have become obsolete 
B) use probabilistic techniques 
C) generate CPM networks 
D) are characterized by high prices 
A) have become obsolete 
B) use probabilistic techniques 
C) generate CPM networks 
D) are characterized by high prices

Question 2

The series of connected activities (or intermediate events)between any two events in a network is called __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The series of connected activities (or intermediate...

Question 3

The calculation of the standard deviation for the beta distribution is based on the assumption that __________.

Accepted Answer

A) the range is divided by a count of the values used to compute the mean 
B) the range is approximately equal to six times the standard deviation 
C) the standard deviation is 50 percent of the mean 
D) the standard deviation is the square of the statistical variance 
A) the range is divided by a count of the values used to compute the mean 
B) the range is approximately equal to six times the standard deviation 
C) the standard deviation is 50 percent of the mean 
D) the standard deviation is the square of the statistical variance

Question 4

In AOA networks, an activity of zero duration is called a(n)________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In AOA networks, an activity of zero...

Question 5

Task F has duration of 10 days and an earliest start date of 20 days. Based on the given data, determine the early finish duration for task F.

Accepted Answer

A) 10 days 
B) 20 days 
C) 30 days 
D) 5 days 
A) 10 days 
B) 20 days 
C) 30 days 
D) 5 days

Question 6

Using precedence diagramming methods, activity B must not start until after activity A has been completed. Moreover, the outcome of activity A cannot be used until 3 days after its completion. This relationship between activities A and B is an example of a(n)__________.

Accepted Answer

finish to

Question 7

__________ is the amount of one factor that must be sacrificed in order to achieve more or less of another factor.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ is the amount of one factor...

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of a Gantt chart?

Accepted Answer

A) It can be easily understood. 
B) Gantt charts are more effective for very large projects than ordinary projects. 
C) It provides a good picture of the state of the project. 
D) It is relatively easy to maintain. 
A) It can be easily understood. 
B) Gantt charts are more effective for very large projects than ordinary projects. 
C) It provides a good picture of the state of the project. 
D) It is relatively easy to maintain.

Question 9

In the AOA network, circles depict ________.

Accepted Answer

A) networks 
B) events 
C) logical dependencies 
D) dummy activities 
A) networks 
B) events 
C) logical dependencies 
D) dummy activities

Question 10

Explain the meaning of slack in a network.

Accepted Answer

Slack is synonymous with float. Slack is

The use of PERT (ADM)has declined sharply in recent years because a large majority of project management software __________.

The series of connected activities (or intermediate events)between any two events in a network is called __________.

The calculation of the standard deviation for the beta distribution is based on the assumption that __________.

In AOA networks, an activity of zero duration is called a(n)________.

Task F has duration of 10 days and an earliest start date of 20 days. Based on the given data, determine the early finish duration for task F.

Using precedence diagramming methods, activity B must not start until after activity A has been completed. Moreover, the outcome of activity A cannot be used until 3 days after its completion. This relationship between activities A and B is an example of a(n)__________.

__________ is the amount of one factor that must be sacrificed in order to achieve more or less of another factor.

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of a Gantt chart?

In the AOA network, circles depict ________.

Explain the meaning of slack in a network.

Projects in Contemporary Organizations

The Project in the Organizational Structure

Strategic Management and Project Selection

The Project Manager

Negotiation and the Management of Conflict

Project Activity Planning

Budgeting and Cost Estimation

Resource Allocation

Monitoring and Information Systems

Project Control

Project Auditing

Filters

Exam 8: Scheduling

The use of PERT (ADM)has declined sharply in recent years because a large majority of project management software __________.

The series of connected activities (or intermediate events)between any two events in a network is called __________.

The calculation of the standard deviation for the beta distribution is based on the assumption that __________.

In AOA networks, an activity of zero duration is called a(n)________.

Task F has duration of 10 days and an earliest start date of 20 days. Based on the given data, determine the early finish duration for task F.

Using precedence diagramming methods, activity B must not start until after activity A has been completed. Moreover, the outcome of activity A cannot be used until 3 days after its completion. This relationship between activities A and B is an example of a(n)__________.

__________ is the amount of one factor that must be sacrificed in order to achieve more or less of another factor.

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of a Gantt chart?

In the AOA network, circles depict ________.

Explain the meaning of slack in a network.

Projects in Contemporary Organizations

The Project in the Organizational Structure

Strategic Management and Project Selection

The Project Manager

Negotiation and the Management of Conflict

Project Activity Planning

Budgeting and Cost Estimation

Resource Allocation

Monitoring and Information Systems

Project Control

Project Auditing

Filters