Question 1

The relationship between a predecessor activity and a successor activity is called an) _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  series 
B)  pattern 
C)  dependency 
D)  association 
E)  aggregation 
A)  series 
B)  pattern 
C)  dependency 
D)  association 
E)  aggregation C

Question 2

When the scope of the project is being determined, a _____ schedule that shows the major tasks and approximate start and end dates is developed to allow senior management to make decisions about the scope of the project stockholders.

Accepted Answer

A)  milestone 
B)  master 
C)  conceptual 
D)  procurement 
E)  specific 
A)  milestone 
B)  master 
C)  conceptual 
D)  procurement 
E)  specific C

Question 3

Resource calendars must be considered in the backward pass as well as the forward pass.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

A project that has completed 25 percent of the scheduled activities indicates that the project is 25 percent complete.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Describe the steps to calculate late start dates.

Accepted Answer

To calculate late start dates, begin wit

Question 6

Activities that have predecessor-successor relationships occur concurrently.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT true about a master schedule?

Accepted Answer

A)  If the project is chosen, a master schedule is created. 
B)  It has major events and dates such as starting date, important events, and the completion date. 
C)  The master schedule is rarely part of a contract. 
D)  Changes to the schedule must be approved using a documented change process with approval by the project sponsor and client. 
E)  To execute the schedule, the major activities are broken down into smaller activities and resources are assigned to those activities. 
A)  If the project is chosen, a master schedule is created. 
B)  It has major events and dates such as starting date, important events, and the completion date. 
C)  The master schedule is rarely part of a contract. 
D)  Changes to the schedule must be approved using a documented change process with approval by the project sponsor and client. 
E)  To execute the schedule, the major activities are broken down into smaller activities and resources are assigned to those activities.

Question 8

The project work breakdown structure WBS):

Accepted Answer

A)  developed around the functions of the project facilitates the understanding of the amount of work required for each stage of the project. 
B)  represents a breakdown of the project into components that encompasses a part of the scope of the project. 
C)  size is directly related to the duration of each of the activities of the project. 
D)  represents increasing amounts of detail at its highest level while the lower levels represent broad categories. 
E)  is a hierarchical listing and grouping of the project activities required to produce the deliverables of the project. 
A)  developed around the functions of the project facilitates the understanding of the amount of work required for each stage of the project. 
B)  represents a breakdown of the project into components that encompasses a part of the scope of the project. 
C)  size is directly related to the duration of each of the activities of the project. 
D)  represents increasing amounts of detail at its highest level while the lower levels represent broad categories. 
E)  is a hierarchical listing and grouping of the project activities required to produce the deliverables of the project.

Question 9

Compare and contrast lag and lead times.

Accepted Answer

Most activities in a network diagram hav

Question 10

The time an activity that is not on the critical path can be delayed without delaying the start of a successor activity is called _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  free float 
B)  assignable cause 
C)  forward pass 
D)  contingency time 
E)  scope creep 
A)  free float 
B)  assignable cause 
C)  forward pass 
D)  contingency time 
E)  scope creep

Question 11

Which of the following is a basic feature of project scheduling software?

Accepted Answer

A)  Issue tracking that tracks problems, actions, and resolutions 
B)  Graphic displays using Gantt and network charts 
C)  Project portfolio management that tracks and compares groups of related projects 
D)  Document management feature that tracks contracts, bids, scope changes, and incidents 
E)  Automatic resource leveling and alerts when a resource is over scheduled 
A)  Issue tracking that tracks problems, actions, and resolutions 
B)  Graphic displays using Gantt and network charts 
C)  Project portfolio management that tracks and compares groups of related projects 
D)  Document management feature that tracks contracts, bids, scope changes, and incidents 
E)  Automatic resource leveling and alerts when a resource is over scheduled

Question 12

The master schedule is rarely part of a project contract.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

_____ is the difference between the finish date of the last activity on the critical path and the project completion date.

Accepted Answer

A)  Lag time 
B)  Control limit 
C)  Total float 
D)  Contingency time 
E)  Forward pass 
A)  Lag time 
B)  Control limit 
C)  Total float 
D)  Contingency time 
E)  Forward pass

Question 14

The graphical representation of the sequencing of project activities is called an) _____.

Accepted Answer

project ne

Question 15

A common resource constraint is availability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Distributing the work load to reduce uneven concentrations of work is called _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  frequency distribution 
B)  alignment process 
C)  project control 
D)  resource leveling 
E)  scope change 
A)  frequency distribution 
B)  alignment process 
C)  project control 
D)  resource leveling 
E)  scope change

Question 17

You cannot miss an important constraint if you apply the resource calendar to each activity to make sure the people and equipment are available on those dates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Resource calendars become important tools when:

Accepted Answer

A)  resources are aplenty. 
B)  participants are not interacting at the same time. 
C)  changes must be made to the schedule. 
D)  the scope of work is not well known. 
E)  changes are not documented in the agenda. 
A)  resources are aplenty. 
B)  participants are not interacting at the same time. 
C)  changes must be made to the schedule. 
D)  the scope of work is not well known. 
E)  changes are not documented in the agenda.

Question 19

The unit of time used to develop the activity duration is a function of:

Accepted Answer

A)  the relationship dependence of project activities. 
B)  the skill level of the project team. 
C)  the level of detail needed by the user of the schedule. 
D)  the phase of the project. 
E)  the availability of project resources. 
A)  the relationship dependence of project activities. 
B)  the skill level of the project team. 
C)  the level of detail needed by the user of the schedule. 
D)  the phase of the project. 
E)  the availability of project resources.

Question 20

If any activity on the critical path is delayed, the completion of the project will be delayed by an equal amount.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The relationship between a predecessor activity and a successor activity is called an) _____.

When the scope of the project is being determined, a _____ schedule that shows the major tasks and approximate start and end dates is developed to allow senior management to make decisions about the scope of the project stockholders.

Resource calendars must be considered in the backward pass as well as the forward pass.

A project that has completed 25 percent of the scheduled activities indicates that the project is 25 percent complete.

Describe the steps to calculate late start dates.

Activities that have predecessor-successor relationships occur concurrently.

Which of the following is NOT true about a master schedule?

The project work breakdown structure WBS):

Compare and contrast lag and lead times.

The time an activity that is not on the critical path can be delayed without delaying the start of a successor activity is called _____.

Which of the following is a basic feature of project scheduling software?

The master schedule is rarely part of a project contract.

_____ is the difference between the finish date of the last activity on the critical path and the project completion date.

The graphical representation of the sequencing of project activities is called an) _____.

A common resource constraint is availability.

Distributing the work load to reduce uneven concentrations of work is called _____.

You cannot miss an important constraint if you apply the resource calendar to each activity to make sure the people and equipment are available on those dates.

Resource calendars become important tools when:

The unit of time used to develop the activity duration is a function of:

If any activity on the critical path is delayed, the completion of the project will be delayed by an equal amount.

Introduction to Project Management

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Understanding and Meeting Client Expectations

Working With People on Projects

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Starting a Project

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Exam 8: Project Time Management

The relationship between a predecessor activity and a successor activity is called an) _____.

When the scope of the project is being determined, a _____ schedule that shows the major tasks and approximate start and end dates is developed to allow senior management to make decisions about the scope of the project stockholders.

Resource calendars must be considered in the backward pass as well as the forward pass.

A project that has completed 25 percent of the scheduled activities indicates that the project is 25 percent complete.

Describe the steps to calculate late start dates.

Activities that have predecessor-successor relationships occur concurrently.

Which of the following is NOT true about a master schedule?

The project work breakdown structure WBS):

Compare and contrast lag and lead times.

The time an activity that is not on the critical path can be delayed without delaying the start of a successor activity is called _____.

Which of the following is a basic feature of project scheduling software?

The master schedule is rarely part of a project contract.

_____ is the difference between the finish date of the last activity on the critical path and the project completion date.

The graphical representation of the sequencing of project activities is called an) _____.

A common resource constraint is availability.

Distributing the work load to reduce uneven concentrations of work is called _____.

You cannot miss an important constraint if you apply the resource calendar to each activity to make sure the people and equipment are available on those dates.

Resource calendars become important tools when:

The unit of time used to develop the activity duration is a function of:

If any activity on the critical path is delayed, the completion of the project will be delayed by an equal amount.

Introduction to Project Management

Project Profiling

Project Phases and Organization

Understanding and Meeting Client Expectations

Working With People on Projects

Communication Technologies

Starting a Project

Estimating and Managing Costs

Managing Project Quality

Managing Project Risk

Project Procurement and Closure

Filters