Question 1

During which of the following Project Schedule Management processes does the team estimate the number of work periods that will be required to complete a schedule activity,usually expressed as workdays or workweeks? ​

Accepted Answer

A)   Define activities 
B)   Sequence activities 
C)   Estimate activity durations 
D)   Develop schedule C

Question 2

Figure 7-2 Research Project
-Consider the Research Project depicted in Figure 7-2.Based on the information provided,what is the slack associated with activity C - "Review Reports"?​

Accepted Answer

A)   0 days 
B)   1 day 
C)   2 days 
D)   4 days C

Question 3

The most common type of logical dependency to determine the sequence of project activities is "finish-to-finish" (FF).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Figure 7-3 System Integration Project
-Consider the System Integration Project depicted in Figure 7-3.Based on the information provided,which activities constitute the critical path for this project?​

Accepted Answer

A)   A-B-E-F 
B)   A-C-E-F 
C)   A-D-E-F 
D)   A-D-F

Question 5

All of the following statements correctly describe an advantage or disadvantage associated with the use of Monte Carlo Analysis EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)   The flexibility of Monte Carlo Analysis allows for more realistic estimates. 
B)   Monte Carlo simulation aids in the identification of near-critical paths. 
C)   Monte Carlo simulations typically require the use of special software and skills. 
D)   Monte Carlo simulations do not consider risks

Question 6

Describe how you would use the members of your project team to develop and execute a project schedule.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe how you would use the members...

Question 7

In the enumeration method the project schedule is calculated many times (perhaps 1,000 or more),and each time,the estimate for a particular activity is generated based on the likelihood of that time as determined by the project manager.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A Gantt chart is a horizontal bar chart that shows each work activity on a separate line with the bar placed from the early start date to the early finish date for each activity on a timescale.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The amount of time a schedule activity can be delayed without delaying the early start date of immediately following schedule activities is:​

Accepted Answer

A)   reserve 
B)   free float 
C)   contingency 
D)   lead

Question 10

A mandatory dependency is a logical relationship between activities that must happen - usually due to a physical or legal demand.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The schedule activity that determines when the logical successor activity can begin or end is called the _______:

Accepted Answer

A)   leader activity 
B)   predecessor activity 
C)   successor activity 
D)   mandatory activity

Question 12

The sequencing of activities is often based upon dependencies between the activities.The dependencies that should guide activity sequencing can be either:

Accepted Answer

A)   critical or non-critical 
B)   opportunities or threats 
C)   mandatory or discretionary 
D)   interior or exterior

Question 13

Figure 7-5 Duration Estimates
-Consider the activity duration estimates presented in Figure 7-5.Based on the information provided and adopting the PERT conventions to calculate expected activity durations,what is the expected duration of Activity D - "Package Item"?​

Accepted Answer

A)   9 days 
B)   9.5 days 
C)   10 days 
D)   12 days

Question 14

Figure 7-2 Research Project
-Consider the Research Project depicted in Figure 7-2.Based on the information provided,which activity can you delay by one day without impacting the expected completion date for the project?​

Accepted Answer

A)   Activity A 
B)   Activity B 
C)   Activity C 
D)   Activity D

Question 15

Which of the following statements correctly describes the critical path?​

Accepted Answer

A)   The sequence of activities that represents the shortest path through the project network. 
B)   It determines the latest possible end date of the project. 
C)   It consists only of activities with zero float (slack) . 
D)   It consists only of activities with lag times

Question 16

Figure 7-3 System Integration Project
-Consider the System Integration Project depicted in Figure 7-3.Based on the information provided,which activities can be delayed one day without impacting the expected project completion date?

Accepted Answer

A)   Activity E - Install Software and Activity F - Test System 
B)   Activity C - Purchase Software and Activity E - Install Software 
C)   Activity C - Purchase Software and Activity D - Prepare Test Plan 
D)   none of these

Question 17

There is often terrific pressure to complete a project as quickly as possible.To confront this pressure,a project manager should quickly promise to meet the deadlines requested by the sponsor and then assemble a team to create the corresponding schedule.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

GANTT refers to the Generalized Activity Network Tracking Technique which was developed to better understand how variability in the duration of individual activities impacts the expected project duration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

All of the following strategies can help a project team to develop realistic time estimates for project activities EXCEPT:​

Accepted Answer

A)   Add a significant buffer of time to each activity 
B)   Keep in mind time constraints such as learning curves, interruptions and competing priorities 
C)   Estimate times of completion of work without initial reference to a calendar 
D)   Verify all time estimates with the people doing the work

Question 20

Many factors can impact the accuracy of activity duration estimates.Describe four of the problems associated with estimating activity durations accurately,and the techniques you could use as a project manager to overcome them.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Many factors can impact the accuracy of...

Exam 8: Scheduling Projects

During which of the following Project Schedule Management processes does the team estimate the number of work periods that will be required to complete a schedule activity,usually expressed as workdays or workweeks? ​

Figure 7-2 Research Project -Consider the Research Project depicted in Figure 7-2.Based on the information provided,what is the slack associated with activity C - "Review Reports"?​

The most common type of logical dependency to determine the sequence of project activities is "finish-to-finish" (FF).

Figure 7-3 System Integration Project -Consider the System Integration Project depicted in Figure 7-3.Based on the information provided,which activities constitute the critical path for this project?​

All of the following statements correctly describe an advantage or disadvantage associated with the use of Monte Carlo Analysis EXCEPT:

Describe how you would use the members of your project team to develop and execute a project schedule.

In the enumeration method the project schedule is calculated many times (perhaps 1,000 or more),and each time,the estimate for a particular activity is generated based on the likelihood of that time as determined by the project manager.

A Gantt chart is a horizontal bar chart that shows each work activity on a separate line with the bar placed from the early start date to the early finish date for each activity on a timescale.

The amount of time a schedule activity can be delayed without delaying the early start date of immediately following schedule activities is:​

A mandatory dependency is a logical relationship between activities that must happen - usually due to a physical or legal demand.

The schedule activity that determines when the logical successor activity can begin or end is called the _______:

The sequencing of activities is often based upon dependencies between the activities.The dependencies that should guide activity sequencing can be either:

Figure 7-5 Duration Estimates -Consider the activity duration estimates presented in Figure 7-5.Based on the information provided and adopting the PERT conventions to calculate expected activity durations,what is the expected duration of Activity D - "Package Item"?​

Figure 7-2 Research Project -Consider the Research Project depicted in Figure 7-2.Based on the information provided,which activity can you delay by one day without impacting the expected completion date for the project?​

Which of the following statements correctly describes the critical path?​

Figure 7-3 System Integration Project -Consider the System Integration Project depicted in Figure 7-3.Based on the information provided,which activities can be delayed one day without impacting the expected project completion date?

There is often terrific pressure to complete a project as quickly as possible.To confront this pressure,a project manager should quickly promise to meet the deadlines requested by the sponsor and then assemble a team to create the corresponding schedule.

GANTT refers to the Generalized Activity Network Tracking Technique which was developed to better understand how variability in the duration of individual activities impacts the expected project duration.

All of the following strategies can help a project team to develop realistic time estimates for project activities EXCEPT:​

Many factors can impact the accuracy of activity duration estimates.Describe four of the problems associated with estimating activity durations accurately,and the techniques you could use as a project manager to overcome them.

During which of the following Project Schedule Management processes does the team estimate the number of work periods that will be required to complete a schedule activity,usually expressed as workdays or workweeks?

Figure 7-2 Research Project -Consider the Research Project depicted in Figure 7-2.Based on the information provided,what is the slack associated with activity C - "Review Reports"?

Figure 7-3 System Integration Project -Consider the System Integration Project depicted in Figure 7-3.Based on the information provided,which activities constitute the critical path for this project?

The amount of time a schedule activity can be delayed without delaying the early start date of immediately following schedule activities is:

Figure 7-5 Duration Estimates -Consider the activity duration estimates presented in Figure 7-5.Based on the information provided and adopting the PERT conventions to calculate expected activity durations,what is the expected duration of Activity D - "Package Item"?

Figure 7-2 Research Project -Consider the Research Project depicted in Figure 7-2.Based on the information provided,which activity can you delay by one day without impacting the expected completion date for the project?

Which of the following statements correctly describes the critical path?

All of the following strategies can help a project team to develop realistic time estimates for project activities EXCEPT: