Question 1

AOA is a more useful technique than AON if the project is complex and has many significant milestones.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

-Use the Gantt chart and activity list to determine which resource is released from this project for use in another project the earliest. $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | l | } 
\hline \text { Activity } & \text { Resources } & \text { Activity } & \text { Resources } \
\hline \text { R } & 3,5 & \text { M } & 1,2 \
\hline \text { H } & 1 & \text { K } & 4 \
\hline \text { G } & 2,5 & \text { T } & 3 \
\hline \text { F } & 4,1 & \text { P } & 1 \
\hline \text { B } & 2 & \text { S } & 3,4 \
\hline T & 4 & \text { W } & 3 \
\hline
\end{array}$$

Accepted Answer

A)  Resource 2 
B)  Resource 4 
C)  Resource 1 
D)  Resource 3 
A)  Resource 2 
B)  Resource 4 
C)  Resource 1 
D)  Resource 3 A

Question 3

An AOA network:

Accepted Answer

A)  Cannot show a merge activity. 
B)  Cannot show a burst activity. 
C)  Cannot have consecutive merge and burst activities. 
D)  Can have all of the features described in A-C above. 
A)  Cannot show a merge activity. 
B)  Cannot show a burst activity. 
C)  Cannot have consecutive merge and burst activities. 
D)  Can have all of the features described in A-C above. D

Question 4

A project has the activity duration and cost information indicated in the table where all times are in weeks.What is the total cost for completing this project as quickly as possible?

Accepted Answer

A)  $244,000 
B)  $255,600 
C)  $258,333 
D)  $262,000 
A)  $244,000 
B)  $255,600 
C)  $258,333 
D)  $262,000

Question 5

The AOA network described by this table needs: $$\begin{array} { | l | l | } 
\hline \text { Activity } & \text { Predecessor } \
\hline \text { A } & - - \
\hline \text { B } & - - \
\hline \text { C } & \text { A, B } \
\hline \text { D } & \text { B } \
\hline E & \text { C, D } \
\hline
\end{array}$$

Accepted Answer

A)  Zero dummy activities. 
B)  One dummy activity. 
C)  Two dummy activities. 
D)  Three dummy activities. 
A)  Zero dummy activities. 
B)  One dummy activity. 
C)  Two dummy activities. 
D)  Three dummy activities.

Question 6

A project has the activity duration and cost information indicated in the table where all times are in weeks.There is a penalty of $250 per week for every week the project extends beyond 32 weeks.What is the cost of the least expensive project possible? $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | l | l | l | } 
\hline \text { Activity } & \begin{array} { l } 
\text { Normal } \
\text { time }
\end{array} & \begin{array} { l } 
\text { Crash } \
\text { time }
\end{array} & \begin{array} { l } 
\text { Normal } \
\text { Cost }
\end{array} & \begin{array} { l } 
\text { Crash } \
\text { Cost }
\end{array} & \text { Predecessor } \
\hline \mathrm { A } & 8 & 5 & \$ 1,000 & 2,000 & \
\hline \mathrm { B } & 6 & 4 & 1,500 & 2,000 & \text { A } \
\hline \mathrm { C } & 8 & 5 & 1,800 & 2,300 & \mathrm {~A} \
\hline \mathrm { D } & 12 & 9 & 1,000 & 1,800 & \mathrm {~B} \
\hline \mathrm { E } & 14 & 11 & 950 & 1,450 & \mathrm {~B} \
\hline \mathrm { F } & 9 & 7 & 1,500 & 1,900 & \text { C, D } \
\hline \mathrm { G } & 7 & 5 & 2,300 & 2,800 & \text { E, F } \
\hline
\end{array}$$

Accepted Answer

A)  $11,450 
B)  $12,450 
C)  $13,450. 
D)  $14,450 
A)  $11,450 
B)  $12,450 
C)  $13,450. 
D)  $14,450

Question 7

-What is the late finish for activity D in the network shown in the diagram?

Accepted Answer

A)  15 
B)  16 
C)  17 
D)  18 
A)  15 
B)  16 
C)  17 
D)  18

Question 8

The heir to the throne was due 60 days from now and the first-time father had a serious construction project on his hands converting his man cave into a nursery.The seven activities,their normal and expedited times (in days)and costs appear in the table.Just to be on the safe side,he decided to bring the project in at 53 days in case the delivery was a week early.Tell him what the least expensive 53-day project is; which activities should be reduced in duration,by how many days,and at the total cost,so he can roll up the sleeves on his "World's Greatest Dad" sweatshirt,and get to work. $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | l | l | l | } 
\hline \text { Activity } & \begin{array} { l } 
\text { Normal } \
\text { time }
\end{array} & \begin{array} { l } 
\text { Crash } \
\text { time }
\end{array} & \begin{array} { l } 
\text { Normal } \
\text { Cost }
\end{array} & \begin{array} { l } 
\text { Crash } \
\text { Cost }
\end{array} & \text { Predecessor } \
\hline \text { A } & 5 & 3 & 500 & 1100 & \
\hline \text { B } & 18 & 15 & 900 & 2300 & \text { A } \
\hline \text { C } & 12 & 9 & 2500 & 3000 & \text { A } \
\hline \text { D } & 9 & 7 & 500 & 650 & \text { B } \
\hline \text { E } & 15 & 12 & 3000 & 5000 & \text { B } \
\hline \text { F } & 12 & 10 & 4000 & 5000 & \text { C, D } \
\hline \text { G } & 20 & 15 & 3600 & 4800 & \text { E, F } \
\hline
\end{array}$$

Accepted Answer

The project before any expediting takes

Question 9

AOA networks have an advantage over AON networks:

Accepted Answer

A)  If the project is complex. 
B)  Because they are easier to read for novices. 
C)  When it comes to software packages for project management. 
D)  When the task of network labeling is considered. 
A)  If the project is complex. 
B)  Because they are easier to read for novices. 
C)  When it comes to software packages for project management. 
D)  When the task of network labeling is considered.

Question 10

Brook's Law states that the typical crashing decision to add more resources to an activity only delays the activity further.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Most project management software employs AOA diagramming.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Most activity estimations using PERT methods lead to overly optimistic activity duration estimates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

-Use the Gantt chart and activity list to determine which resource has the greatest continual use. $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | l | } 
\hline \text { Activity } & \text { Resources } & \text { Activity } & \text { Resources } \
\hline \mathbb { R } & 3 & \mathrm { M } & 1 \
\hline \mathrm { H } & 1 & \mathrm {~K} & 5 \
\hline \mathrm { G } & 4 & \mathrm {~T} & 3 \
\hline \mathbb { F } & 2 & \mathrm { P } & 1 \
\hline \mathrm { B } & 2 & \mathrm {~S} & 2 \
\hline \mathrm { T } & 4 & \mathrm {~W} & 3 \
\hline
\end{array}$$

Accepted Answer

A)  Resource 3 
B)  Resource 1 
C)  Resource 2 
D)  Resource 4 
A)  Resource 3 
B)  Resource 1 
C)  Resource 2 
D)  Resource 4

Question 14

-Use the Gantt chart and the activity list to determine which resource is used the most. $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | l | } 
\hline \text { Activity } & \text { Resources } & \text { Activity } & \text { Resources } \
\hline \text { A } & 1 & \text { F } & 2 \
\hline \text { B } & 3 & \text { G } & 3 \
\hline \text { C } & 4 & \text { H } & 4 \
\hline \text { D } & 2 & \text { T } & 5 \
\hline \text { E } & 2 & \text { K } & 1 \
\hline
\end{array}$$

Accepted Answer

A)  Resource 4 
B)  Resource 3 
C)  Resource 1 
D)  Resource 2 
A)  Resource 4 
B)  Resource 3 
C)  Resource 1 
D)  Resource 2

Question 15

AON networks have an advantage over AOA networks:

Accepted Answer

A)  If the project under study is complex. 
B)  Because they don't need dummy activities. 
C)  In the construction industry because they are the norm. 
D)  When it is critical to highlight milestones. 
A)  If the project under study is complex. 
B)  Because they don't need dummy activities. 
C)  In the construction industry because they are the norm. 
D)  When it is critical to highlight milestones.

Question 16

The fastest completion time for this project is:

Accepted Answer

A)  14. 
B)  15. 
C)  16. 
D)  17. 
A)  14. 
B)  15. 
C)  16. 
D)  17.

Question 17

Use the information in the table (all times are in days)to determine the lowest cost minimum completion time if the base cost for each activity finished in normal time is $1,000. $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | l | l | } 
\hline & \text { Normal } & \text { Minimum } & \text { Crash Cost } & \
 \text { Activity } & \text { Time } & \text { Time } & \text { (\$/day) } & \text { Predecessor } \
\hline \text { A } & 10 & 6 & \$ 70 & - \
\hline \text { B } & 6 & 3 & \$ 40 & - \
\hline \text { C } & 2 & 2 & - & \text { B } \
\hline \text { D } & 4 & 2 & \$ 60 & \text { C } \
\hline \text { E } & 6 & 4 & \$ 80 & \text { A } \
\hline \text { F } & 8 & 5 & \$ 90 & \text { D, E } \
\hline
\end{array}$$

Accepted Answer

A)  $7,120 
B)  $6,910 
C)  $6,790 
D)  $6,830 
A)  $7,120 
B)  $6,910 
C)  $6,790 
D)  $6,830

Question 18

-Use the Gantt chart and the activity list to determine which resource is used the least. $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | l | } 
\hline \text { Activity } & \text { Resources } & \text { Activity } & \text { Resources } \
\hline \text { A } & 1 & \text { F } & 2 \
\hline \text { B } & 1 & \text { G } & 3 \
\hline \text { C } & 4 & H & 4 \
\hline \text { E } & 2 & \text { I } & 3 \
\hline
\end{array}$$

Accepted Answer

A)  Resource 1 
B)  Resource 3 
C)  Resource 4 
D)  Resource 2 
A)  Resource 1 
B)  Resource 3 
C)  Resource 4 
D)  Resource 2

Question 19

A project has the activity duration and cost information indicated in the table where all times are in weeks.There is a penalty of $4,000 per week for every week the project exceeds 37 weeks.What is the lowest total cost for completing this project?

Accepted Answer

A)  $172,000 
B)  $184,000 
C)  $187,000 
D)  $192,500 
A)  $172,000 
B)  $184,000 
C)  $187,000 
D)  $192,500

Question 20

Which of the activities in the diagram have slack?

Accepted Answer

A)  C and D 
B)  B and D 
C)  C and E 
D)  B and E 
A)  C and D 
B)  B and D 
C)  C and E 
D)  B and E

AOA is a more useful technique than AON if the project is complex and has many significant milestones.

An AOA network:

A project has the activity duration and cost information indicated in the table where all times are in weeks.What is the total cost for completing this project as quickly as possible?

The AOA network described by this table needs: Activity Predecessor A -- B -- C A, B D B E C, D

-What is the late finish for activity D in the network shown in the diagram?

AOA networks have an advantage over AON networks:

Brook's Law states that the typical crashing decision to add more resources to an activity only delays the activity further.

Most project management software employs AOA diagramming.

Most activity estimations using PERT methods lead to overly optimistic activity duration estimates.

AON networks have an advantage over AOA networks:

The fastest completion time for this project is:

A project has the activity duration and cost information indicated in the table where all times are in weeks.There is a penalty of $4,000 per week for every week the project exceeds 37 weeks.What is the lowest total cost for completing this project?

Which of the activities in the diagram have slack?

Introduction: Why Project Management?

The Organizational Context: Strategy,Structure,and Culture

Project Selection and Portfolio Management

Leadership and the Project Manager

Scope Management

Project Team Building,Conflict,and Negotiation

Risk Management

Cost Estimation and Budgeting

Project Scheduling: Networks,Duration Estimation,and Critical Path

Advanced Topics in Planning and Scheduling: Agile and Critical Chain

Resource Management

Project Evaluation and Control

Project Closeout and Termination

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Exam 10: Project Scheduling: Lagging, Crashing, and Activity Networks

AOA is a more useful technique than AON if the project is complex and has many significant milestones.

-Use the Gantt chart and activity list to determine which resource is released from this project for use in another project the earliest. Activity Resources Activity Resources R 3,5 M 1,2 H 1 K 4 G 2,5 T 3 F 4,1 P 1 B 2 S 3,4 T 4 W 3

An AOA network:

A project has the activity duration and cost information indicated in the table where all times are in weeks.What is the total cost for completing this project as quickly as possible?

The AOA network described by this table needs: Activity Predecessor A -- B -- C A, B D B E C, D

-What is the late finish for activity D in the network shown in the diagram?

AOA networks have an advantage over AON networks:

Brook's Law states that the typical crashing decision to add more resources to an activity only delays the activity further.

Most project management software employs AOA diagramming.

Most activity estimations using PERT methods lead to overly optimistic activity duration estimates.

-Use the Gantt chart and activity list to determine which resource has the greatest continual use. Activity Resources Activity Resources 3 1 1 5 4 3 2 1 2 2 4 3

-Use the Gantt chart and the activity list to determine which resource is used the most. Activity Resources Activity Resources A 1 F 2 B 3 G 3 C 4 H 4 D 2 T 5 E 2 K 1

AON networks have an advantage over AOA networks:

The fastest completion time for this project is:

-Use the Gantt chart and the activity list to determine which resource is used the least. Activity Resources Activity Resources A 1 F 2 B 1 G 3 C 4 H 4 E 2 I 3

A project has the activity duration and cost information indicated in the table where all times are in weeks.There is a penalty of $4,000 per week for every week the project exceeds 37 weeks.What is the lowest total cost for completing this project?

Which of the activities in the diagram have slack?

Introduction: Why Project Management?

The Organizational Context: Strategy,Structure,and Culture

Project Selection and Portfolio Management

Leadership and the Project Manager

Scope Management

Project Team Building,Conflict,and Negotiation

Risk Management

Cost Estimation and Budgeting

Project Scheduling: Networks,Duration Estimation,and Critical Path

Advanced Topics in Planning and Scheduling: Agile and Critical Chain

Resource Management

Project Evaluation and Control

Project Closeout and Termination

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