Question 1

_____ the schedule is a term used to describe the various techniques used to shorten the project schedule.

Accepted Answer

A)  Benchmarking 
B)  Crashing 
C)  Decompressing 
D)  Slacking 
E)  Floating 
A)  Benchmarking 
B)  Crashing 
C)  Decompressing 
D)  Slacking 
E)  Floating

Question 2

Which of the following is true about a work breakdown structure WBS)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Developing a WBS begins by defining and developing lists of all activities needed to accomplish the work of the project. 
B)  The first draft of the WBS includes activities at the low-level. 
C)  The first draft of the WBS typically includes the minor activities required to accomplish the deliverables identified in the project scope of work. 
D)  The WBS is decomposed to the level that the client needs to control the project. 
E)  Typically, smaller and simpler projects require more detailed WBS. 
A)  Developing a WBS begins by defining and developing lists of all activities needed to accomplish the work of the project. 
B)  The first draft of the WBS includes activities at the low-level. 
C)  The first draft of the WBS typically includes the minor activities required to accomplish the deliverables identified in the project scope of work. 
D)  The WBS is decomposed to the level that the client needs to control the project. 
E)  Typically, smaller and simpler projects require more detailed WBS.

Question 3

The process for developing the project logic involves identifying the _____ and _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  lag time; lead time 
B)  start; finish 
C)  dependency; autonomy 
D)  predecessors; successors 
E)  derivatives; antecedents 
A)  lag time; lead time 
B)  start; finish 
C)  dependency; autonomy 
D)  predecessors; successors 
E)  derivatives; antecedents

Question 4

Most activities in a network diagram have a finish-finish relationship.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The _____ is the sequence of activities through the network that results in the latest completion date of the project.

Accepted Answer

A)  master schedule 
B)  alignment process 
C)  milestone schedule 
D)  rough order of magnitude 
E)  critical path 
A)  master schedule 
B)  alignment process 
C)  milestone schedule 
D)  rough order of magnitude 
E)  critical path

Question 6

All of the following are techniques project managers can use to accelerate the project schedule, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  improving quality. 
B)  reassigning resources. 
C)  changing the scope. 
D)  adding additional resources. 
E)  using contingency resources 
A)  improving quality. 
B)  reassigning resources. 
C)  changing the scope. 
D)  adding additional resources. 
E)  using contingency resources

Question 7

A WBS can be decomposed, that is, separated into basic elements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Open Source software is always a better choice if an application exists with the features you need because it is free.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

People recognize patterns more effectively when they look at lists instead of diagrams.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The most detailed versions of the schedule may be developed a few weeks prior to the execution of the major activities and are called _____ plans.

Accepted Answer

A)  procurement 
B)  two-week 
C)  contracting 
D)  project execution 
E)  risk mitigation 
A)  procurement 
B)  two-week 
C)  contracting 
D)  project execution 
E)  risk mitigation

Question 11

Projects with a _____ complexity profile can be managed with lists of activities on paper or by using an outline in word processing or spreadsheet software.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Projects with a _____ complexity profile can...

Question 12

The Gantt chart is also called a PERT chart.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Contingency time is also known as _____ time.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Contingency time is also known as _____...

Question 14

The _____ is the development of the activity sequence or determining the order in which the activities will be completed.

Accepted Answer

A)  forward pass 
B)  critical path 
C)  PDM 
D)  lead time 
E)  project logic 
A)  forward pass 
B)  critical path 
C)  PDM 
D)  lead time 
E)  project logic

Question 15

The characteristics and identifiers of an activity are its _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The characteristics and identifiers of an activity...

Question 16

Detailed portions of the _____ schedule that affect particular vendors might be sent to them so they can provide detailed activities that they would perform.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Detailed portions of the _____ schedule that...

Question 17

If the float on activities that are not on the critical path cannot be delayed, it is called free float.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The _____ is a technique for graphically displaying the logic of the scheduled activities using boxes and arrows.

Accepted Answer

A)  responsibility matrix 
B)  precedence diagram method 
C)  arrow diagramming method 
D)  critical path method 
E)  project evaluation and review technique 
A)  responsibility matrix 
B)  precedence diagram method 
C)  arrow diagramming method 
D)  critical path method 
E)  project evaluation and review technique

Question 19

The Gantt chart:

Accepted Answer

A)  is usually difficult to read and analyze. 
B)  is also called a PERT chart. 
C)  is used to indicate duration and relationships between project activities. 
D)  illustrates complex relationships well. 
E)  is a time-scaled graphic that represents each activity with connected straight line segments. 
A)  is usually difficult to read and analyze. 
B)  is also called a PERT chart. 
C)  is used to indicate duration and relationships between project activities. 
D)  illustrates complex relationships well. 
E)  is a time-scaled graphic that represents each activity with connected straight line segments.

Question 20

During the conceptual phase, detail is required in the project schedule.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

_____ the schedule is a term used to describe the various techniques used to shorten the project schedule.

Which of the following is true about a work breakdown structure WBS)?

The process for developing the project logic involves identifying the _ and _.

Most activities in a network diagram have a finish-finish relationship.

The _____ is the sequence of activities through the network that results in the latest completion date of the project.

All of the following are techniques project managers can use to accelerate the project schedule, EXCEPT:

A WBS can be decomposed, that is, separated into basic elements.

Open Source software is always a better choice if an application exists with the features you need because it is free.

People recognize patterns more effectively when they look at lists instead of diagrams.

The most detailed versions of the schedule may be developed a few weeks prior to the execution of the major activities and are called _____ plans.

Projects with a _____ complexity profile can be managed with lists of activities on paper or by using an outline in word processing or spreadsheet software.

The Gantt chart is also called a PERT chart.

Contingency time is also known as _____ time.

The _____ is the development of the activity sequence or determining the order in which the activities will be completed.

The characteristics and identifiers of an activity are its _____.

Detailed portions of the _____ schedule that affect particular vendors might be sent to them so they can provide detailed activities that they would perform.

If the float on activities that are not on the critical path cannot be delayed, it is called free float.

The _____ is a technique for graphically displaying the logic of the scheduled activities using boxes and arrows.

The Gantt chart:

During the conceptual phase, detail is required in the project schedule.

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

Exam 8: Project Time Management

_____ the schedule is a term used to describe the various techniques used to shorten the project schedule.

Which of the following is true about a work breakdown structure WBS)?

The process for developing the project logic involves identifying the _____ and _____.

Most activities in a network diagram have a finish-finish relationship.

The _____ is the sequence of activities through the network that results in the latest completion date of the project.

All of the following are techniques project managers can use to accelerate the project schedule, EXCEPT:

A WBS can be decomposed, that is, separated into basic elements.

Open Source software is always a better choice if an application exists with the features you need because it is free.

People recognize patterns more effectively when they look at lists instead of diagrams.

The most detailed versions of the schedule may be developed a few weeks prior to the execution of the major activities and are called _____ plans.

Projects with a _____ complexity profile can be managed with lists of activities on paper or by using an outline in word processing or spreadsheet software.

The Gantt chart is also called a PERT chart.

Contingency time is also known as _____ time.

The _____ is the development of the activity sequence or determining the order in which the activities will be completed.

The characteristics and identifiers of an activity are its _____.

Detailed portions of the _____ schedule that affect particular vendors might be sent to them so they can provide detailed activities that they would perform.

If the float on activities that are not on the critical path cannot be delayed, it is called free float.

The _____ is a technique for graphically displaying the logic of the scheduled activities using boxes and arrows.

The Gantt chart:

During the conceptual phase, detail is required in the project schedule.

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

The process for developing the project logic involves identifying the _ and _.