Question 1

Although it is very difficult to measure, measuring technical performance is as important as measuring schedule and cost performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Because of their easy-to-understand visual format, ________ charts are the most favored, used, and understandable tool used to report project schedule status.

Accepted Answer

Gantt
Explanation: Gantt and control cha

Question 3

A ___________ Gantt chart is a simple and effective way to depict progress on a project.

Accepted Answer

A) Baseline 
B) Control 
C) Variance 
D) Tracking 
E) Simple 
A) Baseline 
B) Control 
C) Variance 
D) Tracking 
E) Simple

Question 4

A negative Cost Variance combined with a negative Schedule Variance is an indicator of

Accepted Answer

A) Actual Cost running to plan. 
B) Risk of Work Packages running out of Slack. 
C) Budget over-runs. 
D) None of these choices are correct. 
A) Actual Cost running to plan. 
B) Risk of Work Packages running out of Slack. 
C) Budget over-runs. 
D) None of these choices are correct.

Question 5

The Schedule Variance is the best way to get an accurate assessment of schedule performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What is the difference between a baseline Gantt chart and a tracking Gantt chart?

Accepted Answer

The baseline chart is created during the

Question 7

Which of the following methods will measure the scheduling efficiency of the work accomplished to date?

Accepted Answer

A) SV/CV 
B) EV/PV 
C) EV/AC 
D) AC/SV 
E) AC/CV 
A) SV/CV 
B) EV/PV 
C) EV/AC 
D) AC/SV 
E) AC/CV

Question 8

Which of the following methods will measure the cost efficiency of the work accomplished to date?

Accepted Answer

A) SV/CV 
B) EV/PV 
C) EV/AC 
D) AC/SV 
E) AC/CV 
A) SV/CV 
B) EV/PV 
C) EV/AC 
D) AC/SV 
E) AC/CV

Question 9

The value that tells you the planned value of the actual work completed is ___________.

Accepted Answer

earned value
Explanation: Earn

Question 10

Two project complete indexes are used, depending on your judgment of which one is most representative of your project.Identify both indexes and explain when it is most appropriate to use each.

Accepted Answer

The PCIB assumes the original budget of

Question 11

The first step in creating a project control system for measuring and evaluating project performance is to set a ________.

Accepted Answer

baseline plan
Explanation: The project c

Question 12

Conducting an earned value analysis requires three data elements.Identify the acronyms for each and describe what they are.

Accepted Answer

(1)PV-budgeted cost of work sc

Question 13

A project monitoring system involves all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) Determining what data to collect. 
B) Determining how, when, and who will collect the data. 
C) Adjusting the data. 
D) Analysis of the data. 
E) Reporting current progress. 
A) Determining what data to collect. 
B) Determining how, when, and who will collect the data. 
C) Adjusting the data. 
D) Analysis of the data. 
E) Reporting current progress.

Question 14

A scope change is always viewed negatively as it changes the delivery date of the project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The PV, AC and CV are all required to assess the current status of the project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

When reviewing the variance on a project, you compare Earned Value with

Accepted Answer

A) Actual Costs. 
B) Realized Risks. 
C) Expected Schedule Value. 
D) Actual Costs and Expected Schedule Value. 
A) Actual Costs. 
B) Realized Risks. 
C) Expected Schedule Value. 
D) Actual Costs and Expected Schedule Value.

Question 17

The second step in the project control process for measuring and evaluating project performance is to

Accepted Answer

A) Review the baseline plan with top management. 
B) Analyze inputs to control system. 
C) Compare plan against actual. 
D) Measure progress and performance. 
E) Review spending with team members. 
A) Review the baseline plan with top management. 
B) Analyze inputs to control system. 
C) Compare plan against actual. 
D) Measure progress and performance. 
E) Review spending with team members.

Question 18

When someone familiar with each task estimates what percent of the task has been completed or how much of the task remains, they are creating a method for assigning costs to the baseline called the

Accepted Answer

A) 0/100 percent rule. 
B) Task complete rule. 
C) Degree complete rule. 
D) Work complete rule. 
E) Percent complete rule. 
A) 0/100 percent rule. 
B) Task complete rule. 
C) Degree complete rule. 
D) Work complete rule. 
E) Percent complete rule.

Question 19

A project can have a negative Schedule Variance and still be ahead of schedule when
A.All budget targets have been achieved.
B.Non-Critical task delays are greater than progress on the Critical Path.
C.Progress on the Critical Path is faster than non-critical path tasks.
D.None of these choices are correct.

Accepted Answer

A.All budget targets have been achieved.

Question 20

Which performance index is the most potentially misleading?

Accepted Answer

A) CPI 
B) EV 
C) CV 
D) SV 
E) EAC 
A) CPI 
B) EV 
C) CV 
D) SV 
E) EAC

Although it is very difficult to measure, measuring technical performance is as important as measuring schedule and cost performance.

Because of their easy-to-understand visual format, ________ charts are the most favored, used, and understandable tool used to report project schedule status.

A ___________ Gantt chart is a simple and effective way to depict progress on a project.

A negative Cost Variance combined with a negative Schedule Variance is an indicator of

The Schedule Variance is the best way to get an accurate assessment of schedule performance.

What is the difference between a baseline Gantt chart and a tracking Gantt chart?

Which of the following methods will measure the scheduling efficiency of the work accomplished to date?

Which of the following methods will measure the cost efficiency of the work accomplished to date?

The value that tells you the planned value of the actual work completed is ___________.

Two project complete indexes are used, depending on your judgment of which one is most representative of your project.Identify both indexes and explain when it is most appropriate to use each.

The first step in creating a project control system for measuring and evaluating project performance is to set a ________.

Conducting an earned value analysis requires three data elements.Identify the acronyms for each and describe what they are.

A project monitoring system involves all of the following EXCEPT

A scope change is always viewed negatively as it changes the delivery date of the project.

The PV, AC and CV are all required to assess the current status of the project.

When reviewing the variance on a project, you compare Earned Value with

The second step in the project control process for measuring and evaluating project performance is to

When someone familiar with each task estimates what percent of the task has been completed or how much of the task remains, they are creating a method for assigning costs to the baseline called the

Which performance index is the most potentially misleading?

Modern Project Management

Organization Strategy and Project Selection

Organization: Structure and Culture

Defining the Project

Estimating Project Times and Costs

Developing a Project Plan

Managing Risk

Scheduling Resources and Costs

Reducing Project Duration

Being an Effective Project Manager

Managing Project Team

Outsourcing: Managing Interorganizational Relations

Project Closure

International Projects

An Introduction to Agile Project Management

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Exam 13: Progress and Performance Measurement and Evaluation

Although it is very difficult to measure, measuring technical performance is as important as measuring schedule and cost performance.

Because of their easy-to-understand visual format, ________ charts are the most favored, used, and understandable tool used to report project schedule status.

A ___________ Gantt chart is a simple and effective way to depict progress on a project.

A negative Cost Variance combined with a negative Schedule Variance is an indicator of

The Schedule Variance is the best way to get an accurate assessment of schedule performance.

What is the difference between a baseline Gantt chart and a tracking Gantt chart?

Which of the following methods will measure the scheduling efficiency of the work accomplished to date?

Which of the following methods will measure the cost efficiency of the work accomplished to date?

The value that tells you the planned value of the actual work completed is ___________.

Two project complete indexes are used, depending on your judgment of which one is most representative of your project.Identify both indexes and explain when it is most appropriate to use each.

The first step in creating a project control system for measuring and evaluating project performance is to set a ________.

Conducting an earned value analysis requires three data elements.Identify the acronyms for each and describe what they are.

A project monitoring system involves all of the following EXCEPT

A scope change is always viewed negatively as it changes the delivery date of the project.

The PV, AC and CV are all required to assess the current status of the project.

When reviewing the variance on a project, you compare Earned Value with

The second step in the project control process for measuring and evaluating project performance is to

When someone familiar with each task estimates what percent of the task has been completed or how much of the task remains, they are creating a method for assigning costs to the baseline called the

Which performance index is the most potentially misleading?

Modern Project Management

Organization Strategy and Project Selection

Organization: Structure and Culture

Defining the Project

Estimating Project Times and Costs

Developing a Project Plan

Managing Risk

Scheduling Resources and Costs

Reducing Project Duration

Being an Effective Project Manager

Managing Project Team

Outsourcing: Managing Interorganizational Relations

Project Closure

International Projects

An Introduction to Agile Project Management

Filters