Question 1

All of the following statements correctly describe an advantage or disadvantage associated with the use of Monte Carlo Analysis EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  The flexibility of Monte Carlo Analysis allows for more realistic estimates. 
B)  Monte Carlo simulation aids in the identification of near-critical paths. 
C)  Monte Carlo simulations typically require the use of special software and skills. 
D)  Monte Carlo simulations do not consider risks 
A)  The flexibility of Monte Carlo Analysis allows for more realistic estimates. 
B)  Monte Carlo simulation aids in the identification of near-critical paths. 
C)  Monte Carlo simulations typically require the use of special software and skills. 
D)  Monte Carlo simulations do not consider risks

Question 2

Figure 7-2 Research Project
-Consider the Research Project depicted in Figure 7-2.Based on the information provided,what is the late start date for activity C - "Review Reports"?

Accepted Answer

A)  Day 0 
B)  Day 2 
C)  Day 4 
D)  Day 10 
A)  Day 0 
B)  Day 2 
C)  Day 4 
D)  Day 10

Question 3

Figure 7-3 System Integration Project
  
-Consider the System Integration Project depicted in Figure 7-3.Based on the information provided,what is the expected duration of this project?

Accepted Answer

A)  15 days 
B)  16 days 
C)  17 days 
D)  30 days 
A)  15 days 
B)  16 days 
C)  17 days 
D)  30 days

Question 4

Many factors can impact the accuracy of activity duration estimates.Describe four of the problems associated with estimating time accurately,and the techniques you would use as a project manager to overcome them.

Accepted Answer

Key concepts to be covered in the respon

Question 5

Figure 7-2 Research Project
-Consider the Research Project depicted in Figure 7-2.Based on the information provided,what is the late start date for activity A - "Plan Research"?

Accepted Answer

A)  Day 0 
B)  Day 2 
C)  Day 4 
D)  Day 10 
A)  Day 0 
B)  Day 2 
C)  Day 4 
D)  Day 10

Question 6

A Gantt chart is an easy-to-understand tool that can be used to communicate a project schedule.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Figure 7-6 Network Scheduling Data
-Consider the network scheduling data provided in Figure 7-6.Which activities constitute the critical path for this project network?

Accepted Answer

A)  A-D-F-I 
B)  A-C-E-H-I 
C)  A-B-E-H-I 
D)  A-B-E-G-I 
A)  A-D-F-I 
B)  A-C-E-H-I 
C)  A-B-E-H-I 
D)  A-B-E-G-I

Question 8

Despite the insights that PERT provides,there are still practical limitations that impact its usefulness.All of the following difficulties are associated with the use of PERT EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  It often requires more effort to generate three estimates than one. 
B)  It highlights uncertainty in project duration 
C)  It does not accurately address the case when two activities both need to be accomplished before a third can begin. 
D)  There is no assurance that three estimates are any more accurate than one 
A)  It often requires more effort to generate three estimates than one. 
B)  It highlights uncertainty in project duration 
C)  It does not accurately address the case when two activities both need to be accomplished before a third can begin. 
D)  There is no assurance that three estimates are any more accurate than one

Question 9

PERT refers to the Program Evaluation and Review Technique,which was developed in the 1950s to better understand how variability in the duration of individual activity durations impacts the entire project schedule.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The enumeration method of determining the critical path relies upon identification of all paths through the project network.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

All of the following items can provide useful assistance to a project team to define the activities of a project EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  the work packages from the Work Breakdown Structure 
B)  issue logs 
C)  checklists for projects of the same type 
D)  schedules from similar projects that are already completed 
A)  the work packages from the Work Breakdown Structure 
B)  issue logs 
C)  checklists for projects of the same type 
D)  schedules from similar projects that are already completed

Question 12

Estimating the number of work periods that will be needed to complete individual schedule activities characterizes which of the following time management processes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Define activities 
B)  Sequence activities 
C)  Estimate activity duration 
D)  Create WBS 
A)  Define activities 
B)  Sequence activities 
C)  Estimate activity duration 
D)  Create WBS

Question 13

The "start-to-start" logical relationship used in activity sequencing applies to the case in which a successor activity cannot start until a predecessor activity has started.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Figure 7-3 System Integration Project
  
-Consider the System Integration Project depicted in Figure 7-3.Based on the information provided,which activities constitute the critical path for this project?

Accepted Answer

A)  A-B-E-F 
B)  A-C-E-F 
C)  A-D-E-F 
D)  A-D-F 
A)  A-B-E-F 
B)  A-C-E-F 
C)  A-D-E-F 
D)  A-D-F

Question 15

Figure 7-3 System Integration Project
  
-Consider the System Integration Project depicted in Figure 7-3.Based on the information provided,which activities can be delayed one day without impacting the expected project completion date?

Accepted Answer

A)  Activity E - Install Software and Activity F - Test System 
B)  Activity C - Purchase Software and Activity E - Install Software 
C)  Activity C - Purchase Software and Activity D - Prepare Test Plan 
D)  none of these 
A)  Activity E - Install Software and Activity F - Test System 
B)  Activity C - Purchase Software and Activity E - Install Software 
C)  Activity C - Purchase Software and Activity D - Prepare Test Plan 
D)  none of these

Question 16

Figure 7-2 Research Project
-Consider the Research Project depicted in Figure 7-2.Based on the information provided,which activity can you delay by one day without impacting the expected completion date for the project?

Accepted Answer

A)  Activity A 
B)  Activity B 
C)  Activity C 
D)  Activity D 
A)  Activity A 
B)  Activity B 
C)  Activity C 
D)  Activity D

All of the following statements correctly describe an advantage or disadvantage associated with the use of Monte Carlo Analysis EXCEPT:

Figure 7-2 Research Project -Consider the Research Project depicted in Figure 7-2.Based on the information provided,what is the late start date for activity C - "Review Reports"?

Figure 7-3 System Integration Project -Consider the System Integration Project depicted in Figure 7-3.Based on the information provided,what is the expected duration of this project?

Many factors can impact the accuracy of activity duration estimates.Describe four of the problems associated with estimating time accurately,and the techniques you would use as a project manager to overcome them.

Figure 7-2 Research Project -Consider the Research Project depicted in Figure 7-2.Based on the information provided,what is the late start date for activity A - "Plan Research"?

A Gantt chart is an easy-to-understand tool that can be used to communicate a project schedule.

Figure 7-6 Network Scheduling Data -Consider the network scheduling data provided in Figure 7-6.Which activities constitute the critical path for this project network?

Despite the insights that PERT provides,there are still practical limitations that impact its usefulness.All of the following difficulties are associated with the use of PERT EXCEPT:

PERT refers to the Program Evaluation and Review Technique,which was developed in the 1950s to better understand how variability in the duration of individual activity durations impacts the entire project schedule.

The enumeration method of determining the critical path relies upon identification of all paths through the project network.

All of the following items can provide useful assistance to a project team to define the activities of a project EXCEPT:

Estimating the number of work periods that will be needed to complete individual schedule activities characterizes which of the following time management processes?

The "start-to-start" logical relationship used in activity sequencing applies to the case in which a successor activity cannot start until a predecessor activity has started.

Figure 7-3 System Integration Project -Consider the System Integration Project depicted in Figure 7-3.Based on the information provided,which activities constitute the critical path for this project?

Figure 7-3 System Integration Project -Consider the System Integration Project depicted in Figure 7-3.Based on the information provided,which activities can be delayed one day without impacting the expected project completion date?

Figure 7-2 Research Project -Consider the Research Project depicted in Figure 7-2.Based on the information provided,which activity can you delay by one day without impacting the expected completion date for the project?

Introduction to Project Management

Project Selection and Prioritization

Organizational Capability: Structure,Culture and Roles

Chartering Projects

Stakeholder Analysis and Communication Planning

Defining Scope and Constructing Work Breakdown Structures WBS

Resourcing Projects

Budgeting Projects

Project Risk Planning

Project Quality Planning and Project Kick-Off

Project Supply Chain Management

Leading and Managing Project Teams

Determining Project Progress and Results

Finishing the Project

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Exam 7: Scheduling Activities

All of the following statements correctly describe an advantage or disadvantage associated with the use of Monte Carlo Analysis EXCEPT:

Figure 7-2 Research Project -Consider the Research Project depicted in Figure 7-2.Based on the information provided,what is the late start date for activity C - "Review Reports"?

Figure 7-3 System Integration Project -Consider the System Integration Project depicted in Figure 7-3.Based on the information provided,what is the expected duration of this project?

Many factors can impact the accuracy of activity duration estimates.Describe four of the problems associated with estimating time accurately,and the techniques you would use as a project manager to overcome them.

Figure 7-2 Research Project -Consider the Research Project depicted in Figure 7-2.Based on the information provided,what is the late start date for activity A - "Plan Research"?

A Gantt chart is an easy-to-understand tool that can be used to communicate a project schedule.

Figure 7-6 Network Scheduling Data -Consider the network scheduling data provided in Figure 7-6.Which activities constitute the critical path for this project network?

Despite the insights that PERT provides,there are still practical limitations that impact its usefulness.All of the following difficulties are associated with the use of PERT EXCEPT:

PERT refers to the Program Evaluation and Review Technique,which was developed in the 1950s to better understand how variability in the duration of individual activity durations impacts the entire project schedule.

The enumeration method of determining the critical path relies upon identification of all paths through the project network.

All of the following items can provide useful assistance to a project team to define the activities of a project EXCEPT:

Estimating the number of work periods that will be needed to complete individual schedule activities characterizes which of the following time management processes?

The "start-to-start" logical relationship used in activity sequencing applies to the case in which a successor activity cannot start until a predecessor activity has started.

Figure 7-3 System Integration Project -Consider the System Integration Project depicted in Figure 7-3.Based on the information provided,which activities constitute the critical path for this project?

Figure 7-3 System Integration Project -Consider the System Integration Project depicted in Figure 7-3.Based on the information provided,which activities can be delayed one day without impacting the expected project completion date?

Figure 7-2 Research Project -Consider the Research Project depicted in Figure 7-2.Based on the information provided,which activity can you delay by one day without impacting the expected completion date for the project?

Introduction to Project Management

Project Selection and Prioritization

Organizational Capability: Structure,Culture and Roles

Chartering Projects

Stakeholder Analysis and Communication Planning

Defining Scope and Constructing Work Breakdown Structures WBS

Resourcing Projects

Budgeting Projects

Project Risk Planning

Project Quality Planning and Project Kick-Off

Project Supply Chain Management

Leading and Managing Project Teams

Determining Project Progress and Results

Finishing the Project

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