Question 1

These are all guidelines a project manager should consider when EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) Select people with compatible work habits and personalities. 
B) Always assign the best people to the most difficult tasks. 
C) When possible, team veterans up with new hires. 
D) Select individuals with skillsets that complement each other. 
E) Have people work together early so that they can become familiar with each other. 
A) Select people with compatible work habits and personalities. 
B) Always assign the best people to the most difficult tasks. 
C) When possible, team veterans up with new hires. 
D) Select individuals with skillsets that complement each other. 
E) Have people work together early so that they can become familiar with each other.

Question 2

When leveling schedules to overcome resource constraints, ___________ is increased.

Accepted Answer

A) impact of risks 
B) scheduling complexity 
C) cost 
D) amount of available slack 
A) impact of risks 
B) scheduling complexity 
C) cost 
D) amount of available slack

Question 3

When resource constraints are added to technical constraints the original project network may change as well as the completion date.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

To determine if a project is time-constrained or resource-constrained you would consult the project priority matrix.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Since resource leveling or smoothing delays noncritical activities, a common result is a decrease in network sensitivity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

When a project is classified as resource-constrained and a resource constraint exists, the project duration is typically __________.

Accepted Answer

extended
Explanation: If resources are n

Question 7

Comparing Planned Costs versus Actual Costs will give the project manager a quick understanding of the status of the project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A project cost baseline is also called __________.

Accepted Answer

planned value (PV
Explanation: The outco

Question 9

List and briefly describe the disadvantages of resource leveling or smoothing.

Accepted Answer

(1)Loss of flexibility.
(2)Inc

Question 10

Most of the scheduling methods available today require the project manager to classify the project as either _______ constrained or ______ constrained.

Accepted Answer

A) Time, quality 
B) Quality, resource 
C) Cost, time 
D) Quality, cost 
E) Time, resource 
A) Time, quality 
B) Quality, resource 
C) Cost, time 
D) Quality, cost 
E) Time, resource

Question 11

The inability to fit more than two earth movers on a construction site at the same time when more are needed to complete the activity on time is an example of a physical constraint.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Having one person responsible for performing several activities, all due at the same time, is an example of a(n)________ constraint.

Accepted Answer

resource
Explanation: If one p

Question 13

All leveling techniques delay noncritical activities by using ________ to reduce peak demand.

Accepted Answer

positive slack
Explanation: Al

Question 14

In a resource-constrained project the second priority in assigning resources is usually given to activities with the

Accepted Answer

A) Smallest duration. 
B) Least slack. 
C) Most slack. 
D) Lowest identification number. 
E) Highest cost. 
A) Smallest duration. 
B) Least slack. 
C) Most slack. 
D) Lowest identification number. 
E) Highest cost.

Question 15

Delaying noncritical activities to lower peak demand and, thus, increase resource utilization is called resource __________.

Accepted Answer

Levelling or smoothing
Explanation: Prac

Question 16

Resource dependency takes priority over technological dependency but it does not violate it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Why is a schedule not a schedule until resources have been assigned? Provide a real life example that illustrates your explanation.

Accepted Answer

Before resources are assigned it is assu

Question 18

A project budget report is showing our project as spending $35,000 against a budgeted amount of $40,000.We can assume that everything is going as planned and that we are under budget.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Rachel is working on a project that technically allows three activities to be done at the same time.If they were to be implemented at the same time, she would need 5 contractors in order for the activities to be completed on time.There are only 3 available for her to use.This is an example of what type of constraint?

Accepted Answer

A) Technical 
B) People 
C) Equipment 
D) Physical 
E) Materials 
A) Technical 
B) People 
C) Equipment 
D) Physical 
E) Materials

Question 20

Jan is trying to reallocate resources in a time-constrained project to create smoother resource utilization.She should first identify activities with the

Accepted Answer

A) Smallest duration. 
B) Least slack. 
C) Most slack. 
D) Lowest identification number. 
E) Highest cost. 
A) Smallest duration. 
B) Least slack. 
C) Most slack. 
D) Lowest identification number. 
E) Highest cost.

These are all guidelines a project manager should consider when EXCEPT

When leveling schedules to overcome resource constraints, ___________ is increased.

When resource constraints are added to technical constraints the original project network may change as well as the completion date.

To determine if a project is time-constrained or resource-constrained you would consult the project priority matrix.

Since resource leveling or smoothing delays noncritical activities, a common result is a decrease in network sensitivity.

When a project is classified as resource-constrained and a resource constraint exists, the project duration is typically __________.

Comparing Planned Costs versus Actual Costs will give the project manager a quick understanding of the status of the project.

A project cost baseline is also called __________.

List and briefly describe the disadvantages of resource leveling or smoothing.

Most of the scheduling methods available today require the project manager to classify the project as either _ constrained or constrained.

The inability to fit more than two earth movers on a construction site at the same time when more are needed to complete the activity on time is an example of a physical constraint.

Having one person responsible for performing several activities, all due at the same time, is an example of a(n)________ constraint.

All leveling techniques delay noncritical activities by using ________ to reduce peak demand.

In a resource-constrained project the second priority in assigning resources is usually given to activities with the

Delaying noncritical activities to lower peak demand and, thus, increase resource utilization is called resource __________.

Resource dependency takes priority over technological dependency but it does not violate it.

Why is a schedule not a schedule until resources have been assigned? Provide a real life example that illustrates your explanation.

A project budget report is showing our project as spending $35,000 against a budgeted amount of $40,000.We can assume that everything is going as planned and that we are under budget.

Jan is trying to reallocate resources in a time-constrained project to create smoother resource utilization.She should first identify activities with the

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These are all guidelines a project manager should consider when EXCEPT

When leveling schedules to overcome resource constraints, ___________ is increased.

When resource constraints are added to technical constraints the original project network may change as well as the completion date.

To determine if a project is time-constrained or resource-constrained you would consult the project priority matrix.

Since resource leveling or smoothing delays noncritical activities, a common result is a decrease in network sensitivity.

When a project is classified as resource-constrained and a resource constraint exists, the project duration is typically __________.

Comparing Planned Costs versus Actual Costs will give the project manager a quick understanding of the status of the project.

A project cost baseline is also called __________.

List and briefly describe the disadvantages of resource leveling or smoothing.

Most of the scheduling methods available today require the project manager to classify the project as either _______ constrained or ______ constrained.

The inability to fit more than two earth movers on a construction site at the same time when more are needed to complete the activity on time is an example of a physical constraint.

Having one person responsible for performing several activities, all due at the same time, is an example of a(n)________ constraint.

All leveling techniques delay noncritical activities by using ________ to reduce peak demand.

In a resource-constrained project the second priority in assigning resources is usually given to activities with the

Delaying noncritical activities to lower peak demand and, thus, increase resource utilization is called resource __________.

Resource dependency takes priority over technological dependency but it does not violate it.

Why is a schedule not a schedule until resources have been assigned? Provide a real life example that illustrates your explanation.

A project budget report is showing our project as spending $35,000 against a budgeted amount of $40,000.We can assume that everything is going as planned and that we are under budget.

Jan is trying to reallocate resources in a time-constrained project to create smoother resource utilization.She should first identify activities with the

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

Reducing Project Duration

Being an Effective Project Manager

Managing Project Team

Outsourcing: Managing Interorganizational Relations

Progress and Performance Measurement and Evaluation

Project Closure

International Projects

An Introduction to Agile Project Management

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Most of the scheduling methods available today require the project manager to classify the project as either _ constrained or constrained.