Question 1

An activity can include only one work package.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The backward pass determines project duration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following will correctly calculate the total slack in an activity?

Accepted Answer

A)  LS - ES 
B)  LF - EF 
C)  LS - LF 
D)  LF - ES 
E)  Either LS - ES or LF - EF 
A)  LS - ES 
B)  LF - EF 
C)  LS - LF 
D)  LF - ES 
E)  Either LS - ES or LF - EF

Question 4

When completing a backward pass,you carry the LS to the next preceding activity to establish the LF,unless the next preceding activity is a burst activity,in which case you select

Accepted Answer

A)  The smallest LS of all its immediate successor activities to establish the LF. 
B)  The largest ES of all its immediate successor activities to establish the LF. 
C)  The average LS of all its immediate successor activities to establish the LF. 
D)  The smallest ES of all its immediate successor activities to establish the LF. 
E)  The largest LS of all its immediate successor activities to establish the LF. 
A)  The smallest LS of all its immediate successor activities to establish the LF. 
B)  The largest ES of all its immediate successor activities to establish the LF. 
C)  The average LS of all its immediate successor activities to establish the LF. 
D)  The smallest ES of all its immediate successor activities to establish the LF. 
E)  The largest LS of all its immediate successor activities to establish the LF.

Question 5

The requirement for a freshly poured foundation to cure before beginning construction is an example of which of the following type of lag?

Accepted Answer

A)  Start to Start 
B)  Start to Finish 
C)  Finish to Finish 
D)  Finish to Start 
E)  Any of these could be correct 
A)  Start to Start 
B)  Start to Finish 
C)  Finish to Finish 
D)  Finish to Start 
E)  Any of these could be correct

Question 6

It is acceptable for arrows to cross one another in a network diagram.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

If,for some reason,the project must be expedited to meet an earlier date,which of the following actions would the project manager take first?

Accepted Answer

A)  Check to see which activities cost the least 
B)  Check to see which activities have the longest duration 
C)  Check to see which activities are on the critical path 
D)  Check to see which activities have the most slack 
E)  Check to see which activities have the highest risk 
A)  Check to see which activities cost the least 
B)  Check to see which activities have the longest duration 
C)  Check to see which activities are on the critical path 
D)  Check to see which activities have the most slack 
E)  Check to see which activities have the highest risk

Question 8

When completing a forward pass,you carry the early finish to the next activity where it becomes its early start unless the next succeeding activity is a merge activity.In this case you select the smallest early finish number of all its immediate predecessor activities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A(n)_____________ calculates how late an activity can start and finish.

Accepted Answer

backward pass
Explanation: The backward

Question 10

The activity time estimates used to build a project network are derived from ________.

Accepted Answer

work packages
Explanation: A work packag

Question 11

A(n)________ is the minimum amount of time a dependent activity must be delayed to begin or end.

Accepted Answer

lag
Explanation: A lag is the

Question 12

Which of the following correctly calculates the late start for an activity?

Accepted Answer

A)  EF - DUR 
B)  ES - DUR 
C)  LF - DUR 
D)  ES - SL 
E)  LF - SL 
A)  EF - DUR 
B)  ES - DUR 
C)  LF - DUR 
D)  ES - SL 
E)  LF - SL

Question 13

An activity cannot begin until ALL preceding connected activities have been completed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Briefly describe looping and conditional statements and explain why they are not allowed when developing project networks.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Briefly describe looping and conditional statements and...

Question 15

Only activities that occur at the end of a chain of activities can have free slack.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

It is possible for a project network to have more than one critical path.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The _________ lag is the most typical type of lag that is encountered in developing networks.

Accepted Answer

finish to start
Explanation: The finish-

Question 18

The backward pass through a project network determines slack or how long an activity can be delayed without impacting the completion date of the project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The forward pass in project network calculations determines all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  Earliest time an activity can begin. 
B)  Earliest time an activity can finish. 
C)  Duration of the project. 
D)  The critical path. 
E)  How soon the project can finish. 
A)  Earliest time an activity can begin. 
B)  Earliest time an activity can finish. 
C)  Duration of the project. 
D)  The critical path. 
E)  How soon the project can finish.

Question 20

In a project network,________ indicate activity dependency and project flow.

Accepted Answer

arrows
Explanation: The wide availabilit

An activity can include only one work package.

The backward pass determines project duration.

Which of the following will correctly calculate the total slack in an activity?

When completing a backward pass,you carry the LS to the next preceding activity to establish the LF,unless the next preceding activity is a burst activity,in which case you select

The requirement for a freshly poured foundation to cure before beginning construction is an example of which of the following type of lag?

It is acceptable for arrows to cross one another in a network diagram.

If,for some reason,the project must be expedited to meet an earlier date,which of the following actions would the project manager take first?

When completing a forward pass,you carry the early finish to the next activity where it becomes its early start unless the next succeeding activity is a merge activity.In this case you select the smallest early finish number of all its immediate predecessor activities.

A(n)_____________ calculates how late an activity can start and finish.

The activity time estimates used to build a project network are derived from ________.

A(n)________ is the minimum amount of time a dependent activity must be delayed to begin or end.

Which of the following correctly calculates the late start for an activity?

An activity cannot begin until ALL preceding connected activities have been completed.

Briefly describe looping and conditional statements and explain why they are not allowed when developing project networks.

Only activities that occur at the end of a chain of activities can have free slack.

It is possible for a project network to have more than one critical path.

The _________ lag is the most typical type of lag that is encountered in developing networks.

The backward pass through a project network determines slack or how long an activity can be delayed without impacting the completion date of the project.

The forward pass in project network calculations determines all of the following EXCEPT

In a project network,________ indicate activity dependency and project flow.

Modern Project Management

Organization Strategy and Project Selection

Organization: Structure and Culture

Defining the Project

Estimating Project Times and Costs

Managing Risk

Scheduling Resources and Costs

Reducing Project Duration

Leadership: Being an Effective Project Manager

Managing Project Teams

Outsourcing: Managing Interorganizational Relations

Progress and Performance Measurement and Evaluation

Project Closure

International Projects

Oversight

An Introduction to Agile Project Management

Project Management Career Paths

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Exam 6: Developing a Project Plan

An activity can include only one work package.

The backward pass determines project duration.

Which of the following will correctly calculate the total slack in an activity?

When completing a backward pass,you carry the LS to the next preceding activity to establish the LF,unless the next preceding activity is a burst activity,in which case you select

The requirement for a freshly poured foundation to cure before beginning construction is an example of which of the following type of lag?

It is acceptable for arrows to cross one another in a network diagram.

If,for some reason,the project must be expedited to meet an earlier date,which of the following actions would the project manager take first?

When completing a forward pass,you carry the early finish to the next activity where it becomes its early start unless the next succeeding activity is a merge activity.In this case you select the smallest early finish number of all its immediate predecessor activities.

A(n)_____________ calculates how late an activity can start and finish.

The activity time estimates used to build a project network are derived from ________.

A(n)________ is the minimum amount of time a dependent activity must be delayed to begin or end.

Which of the following correctly calculates the late start for an activity?

An activity cannot begin until ALL preceding connected activities have been completed.

Briefly describe looping and conditional statements and explain why they are not allowed when developing project networks.

Only activities that occur at the end of a chain of activities can have free slack.

It is possible for a project network to have more than one critical path.

The _________ lag is the most typical type of lag that is encountered in developing networks.

The backward pass through a project network determines slack or how long an activity can be delayed without impacting the completion date of the project.

The forward pass in project network calculations determines all of the following EXCEPT

In a project network,________ indicate activity dependency and project flow.

Modern Project Management

Organization Strategy and Project Selection

Organization: Structure and Culture

Defining the Project

Estimating Project Times and Costs

Managing Risk

Scheduling Resources and Costs

Reducing Project Duration

Leadership: Being an Effective Project Manager

Managing Project Teams

Outsourcing: Managing Interorganizational Relations

Progress and Performance Measurement and Evaluation

Project Closure

International Projects

Oversight

An Introduction to Agile Project Management

Project Management Career Paths

Filters