Question 1

A ____ is a hierarchical decomposition of the project work scope into work packages that produce the project deliverables.

Accepted Answer

A)  statement of work 
B)  project scope document 
C)  network diagram 
D)  work breakdown structure

Question 2

A ____ emphasizes who is responsible for each work item and shows each individual's role in supporting the overall project.

Accepted Answer

A)  responsibility assignment matrix 
B)  network diagram 
C)  work breakdown structure 
D)  project scope document

Question 3

A detailed description of each deliverable should be stated to provide a basis for agreement between the project team or contractor and the customer of

Accepted Answer

A)  exactly what will be provided. 
B)  general terms of the contract. 
C)  who is responsible. 
D)  technical requirements.

Question 4

Activities define more generally than work packages how the work will get done.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

All branches of the WBS have to be broken down to the same level.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

By participating in the ____ of the work, individuals will become committed to accomplishing it.

Accepted Answer

A)  planning 
B)  controlling 
C)  discussion 
D)  timing

Question 7

In the planning process, the ____ is/are the end product(s)that the project team must deliver.

Accepted Answer

A)  environment 
B)  cycle 
C)  objective 
D)  work forms

Question 8

Laddering tasks in a network diagram means

Accepted Answer

A)  one task is completed then the next until the final task is complete. 
B)  each successive task is higher in cost than its predecessor task. 
C)  allows the project to be completed in the shortest possible time while making the best use of available resources. 
D)  the resources have to wait until the predecessor activity is complete to move to the next level in the work breakdown structure.

Question 9

The description of an activity in a network diagram usually starts with a ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  verb 
B)  noun 
C)  name of the individual responsible 
D)  length of the estimated duration

Question 10

The customer may make unannounced visits to the contactor's facility or work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The ____ defines the major tasks or work elements that will need to be performed to accomplish the work that needs to be done and produce all the project deliverables.

Accepted Answer

A)  statement of work 
B)  project scope document 
C)  network diagram 
D)  work breakdown structure

Question 12

If the project scope seems much greater than originally anticipated by the customer, it may affect the ____ for performing the work and ____ accomplishing the project objective.

Accepted Answer

A)  resources assigned, help with 
B)  technical requirements, shorten the time for 
C)  commitment, accelerate 
D)  budget and schedule, jeopardize

Question 13

A change in responsibility, that is, a different person or organization takes over responsibility for continuing the work, it should define

Accepted Answer

A)  the end of one activity and the start of other activities in the network diagram. 
B)  predecessor activities in a network diagram. 
C)  activities in the network diagram that must be completed serially. 
D)  activities in the network diagram that that must be completed concurrently.

Question 14

Some activities in a network diagram may be done concurrently.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The ____ at a level of a high degree of confidence that all the activities that need to be performed to produce the deliverable can be defined, the types and quantities of resources can be determined, and the associated activity durations and costs can be reasonably estimated.

Accepted Answer

A)  project scope is 
B)  resources assigned are 
C)  work packages are 
D)  applicable technical standards are

Question 16

Designating ____ as having primary responsibility can cause confusion and increase the risk that some work will "fall through the cracks," because each may assume that the other is going to do it.

Accepted Answer

A)  a subcontractor 
B)  a third party 
C)  two or more individuals 
D)  the project manager

Question 17

A tangible output or product or deliverable as a result of an activity should define the end of one activity in a network diagram and the start of other activities in the network diagram.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

In the network diagram for the following list, what activity immediately follows activity B? Activity
Immediate Predecessor
A
-
B
A
C
A
D
B,C
E
D
F
D
G
E,F
H
G
​

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  D 
C)  C 
D)  none, B is the starting activity

Question 19

A ____ is the result, or output, of the planning function and is not drawn to a time scale.

Accepted Answer

A)  Gantt chart 
B)  responsibility matrix 
C)  network diagram 
D)  bar chart

Question 20

For each deliverable, the quantitative measures or references to ____ that will be used should be stated, as the criteria will be the basis for the customer agreeing that a deliverable is acceptable.

Accepted Answer

A)  specifications, standards, and codes 
B)  quantitative and qualitative levels 
C)  audits and surveys 
D)  published articles

Exam 4: Defining Scope, Quality, Responsibility, and Activity Sequence

A ____ is a hierarchical decomposition of the project work scope into work packages that produce the project deliverables.

A ____ emphasizes who is responsible for each work item and shows each individual's role in supporting the overall project.

A detailed description of each deliverable should be stated to provide a basis for agreement between the project team or contractor and the customer of

Activities define more generally than work packages how the work will get done.

All branches of the WBS have to be broken down to the same level.

By participating in the ____ of the work, individuals will become committed to accomplishing it.

In the planning process, the ____ is/are the end product(s) that the project team must deliver.

Laddering tasks in a network diagram means

The description of an activity in a network diagram usually starts with a ____.

The customer may make unannounced visits to the contactor's facility or work.

The ____ defines the major tasks or work elements that will need to be performed to accomplish the work that needs to be done and produce all the project deliverables.

If the project scope seems much greater than originally anticipated by the customer, it may affect the for performing the work and accomplishing the project objective.

A change in responsibility, that is, a different person or organization takes over responsibility for continuing the work, it should define

Some activities in a network diagram may be done concurrently.

The ____ at a level of a high degree of confidence that all the activities that need to be performed to produce the deliverable can be defined, the types and quantities of resources can be determined, and the associated activity durations and costs can be reasonably estimated.

Designating ____ as having primary responsibility can cause confusion and increase the risk that some work will "fall through the cracks," because each may assume that the other is going to do it.

A tangible output or product or deliverable as a result of an activity should define the end of one activity in a network diagram and the start of other activities in the network diagram.

In the network diagram for the following list, what activity immediately follows activity B? Activity Immediate Predecessor A - B A C A D B,C E D F D G E,F H G

A ____ is the result, or output, of the planning function and is not drawn to a time scale.

For each deliverable, the quantitative measures or references to ____ that will be used should be stated, as the criteria will be the basis for the customer agreeing that a deliverable is acceptable.

Exam 4: Defining Scope, Quality, Responsibility, and Activity Sequence

A ____ is a hierarchical decomposition of the project work scope into work packages that produce the project deliverables.

A ____ emphasizes who is responsible for each work item and shows each individual's role in supporting the overall project.

A detailed description of each deliverable should be stated to provide a basis for agreement between the project team or contractor and the customer of

Activities define more generally than work packages how the work will get done.

All branches of the WBS have to be broken down to the same level.

By participating in the ____ of the work, individuals will become committed to accomplishing it.

In the planning process, the ____ is/are the end product(s) that the project team must deliver.

Laddering tasks in a network diagram means

The description of an activity in a network diagram usually starts with a ____.

The customer may make unannounced visits to the contactor's facility or work.

The ____ defines the major tasks or work elements that will need to be performed to accomplish the work that needs to be done and produce all the project deliverables.

If the project scope seems much greater than originally anticipated by the customer, it may affect the ____ for performing the work and ____ accomplishing the project objective.

A change in responsibility, that is, a different person or organization takes over responsibility for continuing the work, it should define

Some activities in a network diagram may be done concurrently.

The ____ at a level of a high degree of confidence that all the activities that need to be performed to produce the deliverable can be defined, the types and quantities of resources can be determined, and the associated activity durations and costs can be reasonably estimated.

Designating ____ as having primary responsibility can cause confusion and increase the risk that some work will "fall through the cracks," because each may assume that the other is going to do it.

A tangible output or product or deliverable as a result of an activity should define the end of one activity in a network diagram and the start of other activities in the network diagram.

In the network diagram for the following list, what activity immediately follows activity B? Activity Immediate Predecessor A - B A C A D B,C E D F D G E,F H G ​

A ____ is the result, or output, of the planning function and is not drawn to a time scale.

For each deliverable, the quantitative measures or references to ____ that will be used should be stated, as the criteria will be the basis for the customer agreeing that a deliverable is acceptable.

If the project scope seems much greater than originally anticipated by the customer, it may affect the for performing the work and accomplishing the project objective.

In the network diagram for the following list, what activity immediately follows activity B? Activity Immediate Predecessor A - B A C A D B,C E D F D G E,F H G