Question 1

A merge activity is one that merges with other activities into a succeeding activity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A) Latest time an activity can begin. 
B) Earliest time an activity can finish. 
C) The critical path. 
D) How long an activity can be delayed. 
E) Latest time an activity can finish. 
A) Latest time an activity can begin. 
B) Earliest time an activity can finish. 
C) The critical path. 
D) How long an activity can be delayed. 
E) Latest time an activity can finish.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following does NOT help describe a project network?

Accepted Answer

A) A graphic display of the flow and sequence of work through the project 
B) Provides the basis for scheduling labor and equipment 
C) Gives the times when activities can start and finish and when they can be delayed 
D) Highlights major deliverables and identifies their completion dates 
E) Identifies critical activities 
A) A graphic display of the flow and sequence of work through the project 
B) Provides the basis for scheduling labor and equipment 
C) Gives the times when activities can start and finish and when they can be delayed 
D) Highlights major deliverables and identifies their completion dates 
E) Identifies critical activities

Question 5

A network has only one critical path and the slack for noncritical activities is high.This network would appear to have a _______ level of sensitivity.

Accepted Answer

low
Explanation: Network sensitivity is

Question 6

________ activities are to be completed immediately following a particular activity.

Accepted Answer

A) Merge 
B) Burst 
C) Predecessor 
D) Successor 
E) Parallel 
A) Merge 
B) Burst 
C) Predecessor 
D) Successor 
E) Parallel

Question 7

The likelihood the original critical path(s)will change once the project is initiated is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A) Flexibility. 
B) Resilience. 
C) Sensitivity. 
D) Concurrent engineering. 
E) Rigidity. 
A) Flexibility. 
B) Resilience. 
C) Sensitivity. 
D) Concurrent engineering. 
E) Rigidity.

Question 8

In a project network, recycling through a set of activities or __________ is not permitted.

Accepted Answer

looping
Explanation: Looping i

Question 9

A _________ activity is one that has more than one activity immediately preceding it.

Accepted Answer

A) Burst 
B) Merge 
C) Parallel 
D) None of these choices are correct. 
A) Burst 
B) Merge 
C) Parallel 
D) None of these choices are correct.

Question 10

Concurrent engineering, which has dramatically reduced the development time for new products, relies on what kind of lag?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

Gantt charts are popular because they represent an easy-to-understand, clear picture on a time-scaled horizon.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A(n)________ activity has more than one successor activity.

Accepted Answer

burst
Explanation: Burst activ

Question 13

The backward pass determines project duration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

arrows
Explanation: The wide availabilit

Question 15

An element in the project that consumes time is a(n)___________.

Accepted Answer

activity
Explanation: An activ

Question 16

Tom is responsible for ordering hardware for a custom home his company is building.The contractor installing the hardware is scheduled to start in 5 working days, but the hardware is on backorder and will not arrive for another 9 working days.Fortunately, Tom has 10 days of slack; however, he shares this slack with the hardware installer.He will have to let the contactor know that the hardware will be ready 4 days later than expected and that the slack for the installer has been reduced by 4 days.Tom and the installer share 10 days of

Accepted Answer

A) Free Slack. 
B) Shared Slack. 
C) Total Slack. 
D) Critical Slack. 
E) Functional Slack. 
A) Free Slack. 
B) Shared Slack. 
C) Total Slack. 
D) Critical Slack. 
E) Functional Slack.

Question 17

The assumption that all immediate preceding activities must be 100% complete is too restrictive in some situations.When an activity is broken down into smaller segments in order to start the succeeding activity sooner, this is called

Accepted Answer

A) Hammock activities. 
B) Concurrent engineering. 
C) A forward pass. 
D) Dissecting. 
E) Laddering. 
A) Hammock activities. 
B) Concurrent engineering. 
C) A forward pass. 
D) Dissecting. 
E) Laddering.

Question 18

Activities that can occur while an activity is taking place are called ________ activities.

Accepted Answer

parallel or concurrent
Explana

Question 19

An activity that has more than one predecessor is a _________ activity.

Accepted Answer

merge
Explanation: A merge act

Question 20

When creating a project network, your primary input will be the

Accepted Answer

A) Project Charter. 
B) Work Packages. 
C) Risk Plan. 
D) Communication Plan. 
A) Project Charter. 
B) Work Packages. 
C) Risk Plan. 
D) Communication Plan.

A merge activity is one that merges with other activities into a succeeding activity.

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

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

Which of the following does NOT help describe a project network?

A network has only one critical path and the slack for noncritical activities is high.This network would appear to have a _______ level of sensitivity.

________ activities are to be completed immediately following a particular activity.

The likelihood the original critical path(s)will change once the project is initiated is referred to as

In a project network, recycling through a set of activities or __________ is not permitted.

A _________ activity is one that has more than one activity immediately preceding it.

Concurrent engineering, which has dramatically reduced the development time for new products, relies on what kind of lag?

Gantt charts are popular because they represent an easy-to-understand, clear picture on a time-scaled horizon.

A(n)________ activity has more than one successor activity.

The backward pass determines project duration.

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

An element in the project that consumes time is a(n)___________.

The assumption that all immediate preceding activities must be 100% complete is too restrictive in some situations.When an activity is broken down into smaller segments in order to start the succeeding activity sooner, this is called

Activities that can occur while an activity is taking place are called ________ activities.

An activity that has more than one predecessor is a _________ activity.

When creating a project network, your primary input will be the

Modern Project Management

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Organization: Structure and Culture

Defining the Project

Estimating Project Times and Costs

Managing Risk

Scheduling Resources and Costs

Reducing Project Duration

Being an Effective Project Manager

Managing Project Team

Outsourcing: Managing Interorganizational Relations

Progress and Performance Measurement and Evaluation

Project Closure

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Exam 6: Developing a Project Plan

A merge activity is one that merges with other activities into a succeeding activity.

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

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

Which of the following does NOT help describe a project network?

A network has only one critical path and the slack for noncritical activities is high.This network would appear to have a _______ level of sensitivity.

________ activities are to be completed immediately following a particular activity.

The likelihood the original critical path(s)will change once the project is initiated is referred to as

In a project network, recycling through a set of activities or __________ is not permitted.

A _________ activity is one that has more than one activity immediately preceding it.

Concurrent engineering, which has dramatically reduced the development time for new products, relies on what kind of lag?

Gantt charts are popular because they represent an easy-to-understand, clear picture on a time-scaled horizon.

A(n)________ activity has more than one successor activity.

The backward pass determines project duration.

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

An element in the project that consumes time is a(n)___________.

The assumption that all immediate preceding activities must be 100% complete is too restrictive in some situations.When an activity is broken down into smaller segments in order to start the succeeding activity sooner, this is called

Activities that can occur while an activity is taking place are called ________ activities.

An activity that has more than one predecessor is a _________ activity.

When creating a project network, your primary input will be the

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

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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