Question 1

The process of accelerating a project is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A) Streamlining. 
B) Expediting. 
C) Rushing. 
D) Crashing. 
A) Streamlining. 
B) Expediting. 
C) Rushing. 
D) Crashing. D

Question 2

-Use the Gantt chart and the activity list to determine when resource 5 is free. $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | l | } 
\hline \text { Activity } & \text { Resources } & \text { Activity } & \text { Resources } \
\hline \mathrm { A } & 1 & F & 1 \
\hline \mathrm { B} & 5 & \mathrm {  G } & 2 \
\hline \mathrm {  C } & 4 & \mathrm { H } & 5 \
\hline \mathrm { D } & 3 & \mathrm {~J} & 3 \
\hline \mathrm { E } & 2 & \mathrm {~K} & 4 \
\hline
\end{array}$$

Accepted Answer

A) Between 0 and 15 
B) Between 15 and 30 
C) Between 30 and 45 
D) Between 45 and 60 
A) Between 0 and 15 
B) Between 15 and 30 
C) Between 30 and 45 
D) Between 45 and 60 D

Question 3

If an activity's cost is plotted against its duration on axes with zeros at the origin:

Accepted Answer

A) The slope of the line is positive because it costs more to finish an activity more quickly. 
B) The slope of the line is negative because a shorter activity costs less than a longer one. 
C) The slope of the line is negative because it costs more to finish an activity more quickly. 
D) The slope of the line is positive because a longer activity costs more than a shorter one. 
A) The slope of the line is positive because it costs more to finish an activity more quickly. 
B) The slope of the line is negative because a shorter activity costs less than a longer one. 
C) The slope of the line is negative because it costs more to finish an activity more quickly. 
D) The slope of the line is positive because a longer activity costs more than a shorter one. C

Question 4

The most common type of logical sequencing between tasks is referred to as the:

Accepted Answer

A) Finish to start relationship. 
B) Finish to finish relationship. 
C) Start to start relationship. 
D) Start to finish relationship. 
A) Finish to start relationship. 
B) Finish to finish relationship. 
C) Start to start relationship. 
D) Start to finish relationship.

Question 5

Sketch the network described in the table in AOA format.
 $$\begin{array} { | l | l |}  
\hline\text { Activity } & \text { Predecersar } \
\hline  \mathrm { A } & - \
\hline  \mathrm { B } & \mathrm { A } \
\hline \mathrm { C } & \mathrm { A } \
\hline \mathrm { D } & \mathrm { B } \
\hline \mathrm { E } & \mathrm { B } _ { 1 } \mathrm { C } \
\hline \mathrm { F } & \mathrm { D } \
\hline \mathrm { G } & \mathrm { D } \
\hline \mathrm { H } & \mathrm { F } _ { 1 } \mathbf { G } \
\hline \mathrm { K } & \mathrm { G } \
\hline \mathrm { E } & \mathrm { H } _ { 1 } \mathrm {~K} \
\hline
\end{array}$$

Accepted Answer

The answer of Sketch the network described in the table...

Question 6

The fastest completion time for this project is:

Accepted Answer

A) 14. 
B) 15. 
C) 16. 
D) 17. 
A) 14. 
B) 15. 
C) 16. 
D) 17.

Question 7

Determine early start and early finish times for all activities in this network.Activity duration in days appears under each arrow.

Accepted Answer

Early start and early finish times for a

Question 8

The least common type of lag relationship occurs when a successor's finish is dependent upon a predecessor's start.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The most common method for shortening activity durations involves the decision to:

Accepted Answer

A) Eliminate bureaucracy. 
B) Alter the technology used in the activity. 
C) Assign more senior personnel to the activity. 
D) Increase project resources. 
A) Eliminate bureaucracy. 
B) Alter the technology used in the activity. 
C) Assign more senior personnel to the activity. 
D) Increase project resources.

Question 10

The AOA network described by this table needs: $$\begin{array} { | l | l | } 
\hline \text { Activity } & \text { Predecessor } \
\hline\mathrm {A } & - - \
\hline\mathrm { B} & - - \
\hline \mathrm { C } & \text { A, B } \
\hline \mathrm { D } & \mathrm { B } \
\hline \mathrm { E } & \mathrm { C } , \mathrm { D } \ 
\hline
\end{array}$$

Accepted Answer

A) Zero dummy activities. 
B) One dummy activity. 
C) Two dummy activities. 
D) Three dummy activities. 
A) Zero dummy activities. 
B) One dummy activity. 
C) Two dummy activities. 
D) Three dummy activities.

Question 11

Quite often the marginal gains in employee productivity decrease dramatically with the increased use of overtime.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The BEST approach to network representation of a large and hugely complex project is to:

Accepted Answer

A) Represent all activities and relationships. 
B) Simplify network logic and reduce it to the most meaningful relationships. 
C) Use AOA. 
D) Use AON. 
A) Represent all activities and relationships. 
B) Simplify network logic and reduce it to the most meaningful relationships. 
C) Use AOA. 
D) Use AON.

Question 13

-Use the Gantt chart and activity list to determine which resource is used the least. $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | l | } 
\hline \text { Activity } & \text { Resources } & \text { Activity } & \text { Resources } \
\hline \mathrm { R } & 3,5 & \mathrm { M } & 1,2 \
\hline \mathrm { H } & 1 & \mathrm {~K} & 4 \
\hline\mathrm { G } & 2,5 & \mathrm {~J} & 3 \
\hline \mathrm { F } & 4,1 & \mathrm { P } & 1 \
\hline\mathrm {B } & 2 &\mathrm {S } & 3,4 \
\hline \mathrm { T } & 2 & \mathrm { W } & 3 \
\hline
\end{array}$$

Accepted Answer

A) Resource 4 
B) Resource 2 
C) Resource 1 
D) Resource 3 
A) Resource 4 
B) Resource 2 
C) Resource 1 
D) Resource 3

Question 14

What is the minimum completion cost of this project if there is a penalty of $1,000 for each day the project lasts longer than 27 days? Activity durations in days and crash costs in dollars are given in the table.
 $\begin{array}{|l|l|l|l|l|l|l|l|l|l|}
\hline&\text { Reg } & \text { Crash }& \text { Reg } &\text { Crash }&&\text { Reg } & \text { Crash }& \text { Reg } &\text { Crash } \ 
\text { Activity }&\text {Length  }&\text {Length  }&\text {Cost }& \text { Cost }&\text { Activity }&\text { Length }&\text { Length }&\text {Cost  }&\text {Cost }\
\hline \mathrm{A} & 7 & 6 & 400 & 1,200 & \mathrm{L} & 7 & 5 & 800 & 1,500 \
\hline \mathrm{C} & 1 & 1 & 450 & 450 & \mathrm{N} & 6 & 5 & 500 & 1,250 \
\hline \mathrm{D} & 9 & 6 & 550 & 2,350 &\mathrm{R} & 4 & 4 & 600 & 600 \
\hline \mathrm{E} & 9 & 7 & 500 & 1,650 & \mathrm{S} & 10 & 8 & 450 & 1,350 \
\hline \mathrm{J} & 2 & 1 & 600 & 1,800 & \mathrm{Y} & 8 & 6 & 675 & 1,750\
\hline  
\end{array}$

Accepted Answer

The initial project duration is 34 days.

Question 15

-What is the late finish for activity D in the network shown in the diagram?

Accepted Answer

A) 15 
B) 16 
C) 17 
D) 18 
A) 15 
B) 16 
C) 17 
D) 18

Question 16

What is the duration of the project shown in the network?

Accepted Answer

A) 36 
B) 37 
C) 38 
D) 39 
A) 36 
B) 37 
C) 38 
D) 39

Question 17

A project has the activity duration and cost information indicated in the table where all times are in weeks.What is the lowest total cost for completing this project in 35 days? $\begin{array}{|l|l|l|l|l|l|}
\hline \text { Activity } & \text { Predecessor } & \begin{array}{l}
\text { Normal } \
\text { Time }
\end{array} & \begin{array}{l}
\text { Normal } \
\text { Cost }
\end{array} & \text { Crash Time } & \text { Crash Cost } \
\hline \text { A } & -- & 8 & \$ 12,000 & 5 & \$ 22,000 \
\hline \mathrm{B} & \text { A } & 12 & \$ 18,000 & 9 & \$ 32,000 \
\hline \text { C } & \text { A } & 15 & \$ 22,000 & 9 & \$ 62,000 \
\hline \mathrm{D} & \mathrm{B} & 3 & \$ 9,000 & 2& \$ 18,000 \
\hline \mathbf{E} & \text { C } & 9 & \$ 15,000 & 5 & \$ 35,000 \
\hline \mathrm{F} & \mathrm{E} & 7 & \$ 5,000 & 5 & \$ 8,000 \
\hline \mathrm{G} & \mathrm{D} & 8 & \$ 13,000 & 6 & \$ 23,000 \
\hline \mathrm{H} & \mathrm{A} & 12 & \$ 20,000 & 8 & \$ 32,000 \
\hline \mathrm{J} & \mathrm{H} & 6 & \$ 45,000 & 4 & \$ 56,000 \
\hline
\end{array}$

Accepted Answer

A) $211,500 
B) $197,500 
C) $203,500 
D) $194,500 
A) $211,500 
B) $197,500 
C) $203,500 
D) $194,500

Question 18

Brook's Law states that the typical crashing decision to add more resources to an activity only delays the activity further.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Gantt charts cannot depict float.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

-Use the Gantt chart and the activity list to determine which resource is needed earliest in this project. $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | l | } 
\hline \text { Activity } & \text { Resources } & \text { Activity } & \text { Resources } \
\hline\mathrm {  A } & 1 & F & 2 \
\hline\mathrm {  B }& 3 &\mathrm {  G } & 3 \
\hline \mathrm {  C } & 4 & \mathrm { H } & 4 \
\hline \mathrm { D } & 2 & \mathrm {~J} & 5 \
\hline \mathrm { E } & 2 & \mathrm { K} & 1 \
\hline
\end{array}$$

Accepted Answer

A) Resource 2 
B) Resource 3 
C) Resource 1 
D) Resource 4 
A) Resource 2 
B) Resource 3 
C) Resource 1 
D) Resource 4

The process of accelerating a project is referred to as:

If an activity's cost is plotted against its duration on axes with zeros at the origin:

The most common type of logical sequencing between tasks is referred to as the:

Sketch the network described in the table in AOA format. Activity Predecersar -

The fastest completion time for this project is:

Determine early start and early finish times for all activities in this network.Activity duration in days appears under each arrow.

The least common type of lag relationship occurs when a successor's finish is dependent upon a predecessor's start.

The most common method for shortening activity durations involves the decision to:

The AOA network described by this table needs: Activity Predecessor -- -- A, B ,

Quite often the marginal gains in employee productivity decrease dramatically with the increased use of overtime.

The BEST approach to network representation of a large and hugely complex project is to:

-What is the late finish for activity D in the network shown in the diagram?

What is the duration of the project shown in the network?

Brook's Law states that the typical crashing decision to add more resources to an activity only delays the activity further.

Gantt charts cannot depict float.

Introduction: Why Project Management

The Organizational Context: Strategy, Structure, and Culture

Project Selection and Portfolio Management

Leadership and the Project Manager

Scope Management

Project Team Building, Conflict, and Negotiation

Risk Management

Cost Estimation and Budgeting

Project Scheduling: Networks, Duration Estimation, and Critical Path

Advanced Topics in Planning and Scheduling: Agile and Critical Chain

Resource Management

Project Evaluation and Control

Project Closeout and Termination

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Exam 10: Project Scheduling: Lagging, Crashing, and Activity Networks

The process of accelerating a project is referred to as:

-Use the Gantt chart and the activity list to determine when resource 5 is free. Activity Resources Activity Resources 1 F 1 5 2 4 5 3 3 2 4

If an activity's cost is plotted against its duration on axes with zeros at the origin:

The most common type of logical sequencing between tasks is referred to as the:

Sketch the network described in the table in AOA format. Activity Predecersar -

The fastest completion time for this project is:

Determine early start and early finish times for all activities in this network.Activity duration in days appears under each arrow.

The least common type of lag relationship occurs when a successor's finish is dependent upon a predecessor's start.

The most common method for shortening activity durations involves the decision to:

The AOA network described by this table needs: Activity Predecessor -- -- A, B ,

Quite often the marginal gains in employee productivity decrease dramatically with the increased use of overtime.

The BEST approach to network representation of a large and hugely complex project is to:

-Use the Gantt chart and activity list to determine which resource is used the least. Activity Resources Activity Resources 3,5 1,2 1 4 2,5 3 4,1 1 2 3,4 2 3

-What is the late finish for activity D in the network shown in the diagram?

What is the duration of the project shown in the network?

Brook's Law states that the typical crashing decision to add more resources to an activity only delays the activity further.

Gantt charts cannot depict float.

-Use the Gantt chart and the activity list to determine which resource is needed earliest in this project. Activity Resources Activity Resources 1 F 2 3 3 4 4 2 5 2 1

Introduction: Why Project Management

The Organizational Context: Strategy, Structure, and Culture

Project Selection and Portfolio Management

Leadership and the Project Manager

Scope Management

Project Team Building, Conflict, and Negotiation

Risk Management

Cost Estimation and Budgeting

Project Scheduling: Networks, Duration Estimation, and Critical Path

Advanced Topics in Planning and Scheduling: Agile and Critical Chain

Resource Management

Project Evaluation and Control

Project Closeout and Termination

Filters