Exam 7: Monitoring and Controlling Projects

The goal of ____ control is to know the status of the schedule,influence the factors that cause schedule changes,determine whether the schedule has changed,and manage changes when they occur.

In the context of earned value management,the ____ cost is the total direct and indirect costs incurred in accomplishing work on an activity during a given period.

A(n)____________________ diagram helps show if there is a relationship between two variables.

The main tool for performing scope verification is ____.

Explain how performance appraisals assist in managing project teams.

A(n)____________________ is a starting point,a measurement,or an observation that is documented so that it can be used for future comparison.

A(n)____________________ chart is a histogram that can help you identify and prioritize problem areas.

____________________ predict future project status and progress based on past information and trends.

In the context of earned value management,____ are calculated by subtracting the actual cost or planned value from EV,and indexes are calculated by dividing EV by the actual cost or planned value.

The main monitoring and controlling tasks performed as part of project ____ management are scope verification and scope control.