Question 1

Many projects move rapidly at the beginning while many ideas are being considered.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

For effective project design,more activities are better than few because that allows greater activity control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Crash time is a minimum time estimate to accomplish an activity.Its cost is usually at or near the maximum expenditure level.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Resource leveling provides the option to withdraw resources or to add new resources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Companies that have the systems viewpoint lack the ability to achieve the level of cooperation necessary to win the race.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What is the forward pass rule?

Accepted Answer

The forward pass rule for arrows converg

Question 7

If you are going to crash one particular activity to get the most effect,which one should be chosen?

Accepted Answer

A) Choose the activity where Dc/Dt is smallest 
B) Choose the activity where Dc/Dt is largest 
C) Choose the activity where Dc/Dt = 1 
D) Choose the activity where Dc/Dt = 0 
A) Choose the activity where Dc/Dt is smallest 
B) Choose the activity where Dc/Dt is largest 
C) Choose the activity where Dc/Dt = 1 
D) Choose the activity where Dc/Dt = 0

Question 8

Project redesign is often used to _____.

Accepted Answer

A) meet the budget 
B) lengthening the critical path 
C) lengthening completion time 
D) all of the above 
A) meet the budget 
B) lengthening the critical path 
C) lengthening completion time 
D) all of the above

Question 9

The _____ path is the longest time-path from start to finish of the project and determines the completion date of the project.

Accepted Answer

A) forward 
B) backward 
C) critical 
D) economic 
A) forward 
B) backward 
C) critical 
D) economic

Question 10

The earliest start for each beginning node is

Accepted Answer

A) zero. 
B) 100. 
C) 15. 
D) 25. 
A) zero. 
B) 100. 
C) 15. 
D) 25.

Question 11

Define explicit knowledge and how it allows for information transfer.Give two examples of explicit knowledge.

Accepted Answer

The character of explicit knowledge is t

Question 12

Which of the following is a form of knowledge that describes basic transferable information that is required to operate processes?

Accepted Answer

A) core knowledge 
B) explicit knowledge 
C) tacit knowledge 
D) none of the above 
A) core knowledge 
B) explicit knowledge 
C) tacit knowledge 
D) none of the above

Question 13

A challenge faced by managers of multiple projects is the need to be juggling ideas and schedules.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Body language is often mentioned as a clue to purpose and intention.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following selections is the set of activities that define the shortest time in which the project can be completed without slippage?

Accepted Answer

A) path of greatest slack 
B) the critical path 
C) path of max   
D) path of min   
A) path of greatest slack 
B) the critical path 
C) path of max   
D) path of min

Question 16

Crash time is associated with the minimum cost estimate and its time for accomplishment is based on "walk,don't run."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Management generally relies upon its ability to estimate before hard data are available.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

There are two main types of P/OM activities.One is the domain of project managers.The other is the domain of process managers.To highlight this difference,a and b are used to designate each type.Which is the beta type?

Accepted Answer

A) domain of process managers 
B) domain of project managers 
A) domain of process managers 
B) domain of project managers

Question 19

Define and discuss market research and its relationship to P/OM.

Accepted Answer

Market research supplies valuable inform

Question 20

What are activity cycles in PERT networks?

Accepted Answer

In planning a project,some activities go

Many projects move rapidly at the beginning while many ideas are being considered.

For effective project design,more activities are better than few because that allows greater activity control.

Crash time is a minimum time estimate to accomplish an activity.Its cost is usually at or near the maximum expenditure level.

Resource leveling provides the option to withdraw resources or to add new resources.

Companies that have the systems viewpoint lack the ability to achieve the level of cooperation necessary to win the race.

What is the forward pass rule?

If you are going to crash one particular activity to get the most effect,which one should be chosen?

Project redesign is often used to _____.

The _____ path is the longest time-path from start to finish of the project and determines the completion date of the project.

The earliest start for each beginning node is

Define explicit knowledge and how it allows for information transfer.Give two examples of explicit knowledge.

Which of the following is a form of knowledge that describes basic transferable information that is required to operate processes?

A challenge faced by managers of multiple projects is the need to be juggling ideas and schedules.

Body language is often mentioned as a clue to purpose and intention.

Which of the following selections is the set of activities that define the shortest time in which the project can be completed without slippage?

Crash time is associated with the minimum cost estimate and its time for accomplishment is based on "walk,don't run."

Management generally relies upon its ability to estimate before hard data are available.

There are two main types of P/OM activities.One is the domain of project managers.The other is the domain of process managers.To highlight this difference,a and b are used to designate each type.Which is the beta type?

Define and discuss market research and its relationship to P/OM.

What are activity cycles in PERT networks?

Product Line Planning and the Systems Approach

Productivity and Strategic Planning

Demand Creation and Predictive Planning

Understanding Quality: ITS Management and Strategic Importance

Process Configuration Strategies

Process Analysis and Redesign

Quality Assurance

Management of Technology Mot

Teamwork Planning Requires Job Design

Supply Chain Capacity Planning

Facilities Planning: Location and Layout

Materials Management Impacts All Supply Chain Participants

Aggregate Planning to Balance Supply and Demand

Inventory Management for Smooth and Continuous Demand Patterns

Material Requirements Planning Mrp for Sporadic Demand Patterns

Production Scheduling for Manufacturing and Service Operations

Cycle-Time Management Increases Productivity

Change Management With Faster Project Completions

Sustainability Issues: Environment, Ethics, and Security

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Exam 18: Project Management for New Products and Processes

Many projects move rapidly at the beginning while many ideas are being considered.

For effective project design,more activities are better than few because that allows greater activity control.

Crash time is a minimum time estimate to accomplish an activity.Its cost is usually at or near the maximum expenditure level.

Resource leveling provides the option to withdraw resources or to add new resources.

Companies that have the systems viewpoint lack the ability to achieve the level of cooperation necessary to win the race.

What is the forward pass rule?

If you are going to crash one particular activity to get the most effect,which one should be chosen?

Project redesign is often used to _____.

The _____ path is the longest time-path from start to finish of the project and determines the completion date of the project.

The earliest start for each beginning node is

Define explicit knowledge and how it allows for information transfer.Give two examples of explicit knowledge.

Which of the following is a form of knowledge that describes basic transferable information that is required to operate processes?

A challenge faced by managers of multiple projects is the need to be juggling ideas and schedules.

Body language is often mentioned as a clue to purpose and intention.

Which of the following selections is the set of activities that define the shortest time in which the project can be completed without slippage?

Crash time is associated with the minimum cost estimate and its time for accomplishment is based on "walk,don't run."

Management generally relies upon its ability to estimate before hard data are available.

There are two main types of P/OM activities.One is the domain of project managers.The other is the domain of process managers.To highlight this difference,a and b are used to designate each type.Which is the beta type?

Define and discuss market research and its relationship to P/OM.

What are activity cycles in PERT networks?

Product Line Planning and the Systems Approach

Productivity and Strategic Planning

Demand Creation and Predictive Planning

Understanding Quality: ITS Management and Strategic Importance

Process Configuration Strategies

Process Analysis and Redesign

Quality Assurance

Management of Technology Mot

Teamwork Planning Requires Job Design

Supply Chain Capacity Planning

Facilities Planning: Location and Layout

Materials Management Impacts All Supply Chain Participants

Aggregate Planning to Balance Supply and Demand

Inventory Management for Smooth and Continuous Demand Patterns

Material Requirements Planning Mrp for Sporadic Demand Patterns

Production Scheduling for Manufacturing and Service Operations

Cycle-Time Management Increases Productivity

Change Management With Faster Project Completions

Sustainability Issues: Environment, Ethics, and Security

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