Question 1

___________ is described as follows: CPM is usually used for projects with predictable task times. CPM is a deterministic model that does not take into account variation in the completion time, so only one number is used for an activity's time estimate.

Accepted Answer

A)  Specify each individual activity 
B)  Draw a network diagram 
C)  Update the CPM diagram as the project progresses 
D)  Sequence the activities 
E)  Estimate the completion time for each activity

Question 2

The CPM network consists of arcs and nodes. The ______ represent the actual activities while the ______ (events) represent when the activity starts and finishes.

Accepted Answer

A)  nodes / arcs 
B)  arcs / nodes

Question 3

The CPM establishes:

Accepted Answer

A)  The quantity of work for each activity. 
B)  The startup and sequence or order in which the work or the activity is to be done. 
C)  The rate at which the work will be performed to reach completion. 
D)  All of the above 
E)  "B" and "C" only

Question 4

The ___________ is an agreement between the project owner (the Federal Highway Administration and a specific state department of transportation) and the contractor.

Accepted Answer

A)  scope of work 
B)  working agreement 
C)  standard of work agreement 
D)  detailed working agreement 
E)  scope of project agreement

Question 5

If the ______ is adequate, the right contractor is selected, and the ultimate price is reasonable, then a good management effort will secure the project. A poor management effort will undo all three pre-execution achievements.

Accepted Answer

A)  SOP 
B)  DWA 
C)  CCC 
D)  SPA 
E)  SOW

Question 6

___________ are all other expenditures, sometimes referred to as hidden costs.

Accepted Answer

A)  Flexible 
B)  Unnecessary 
C)  Indirect costs 
D)  Unexpected 
E)  Unbudgeted

Question 7

One of the tasks involved in a typical complex project is given below:
The master schedule is generally a logical network-type schedule that reflects perfect execution plans, the strategy, equipment delivery estimates, and engineering plans. Project milestones must be reviewed and assessed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In recent years, many manufacturing and service firms have been challenged to increase their focus on ___________ and _____________. At the same time, these organizations have had to increase productivity and quality, decrease cost of service, and deal with the demands of changing technology.

Accepted Answer

A)  competitive prices / customer service 
B)  reducing expenses / competitive prices 
C)  competition / quality products 
D)  customer satisfaction / quality of service 
E)  quality products / customer service

Question 9

The need for ____________ in all types of organizations to recognize and be able to provide high-quality, efficient service to customers has become essential. The importance of a responsive workforce, able to execute procurement activities in keeping with organizational objectives, cannot be understated.

Accepted Answer

A)  managers 
B)  sales agents 
C)  employees 
D)  supervisors 
E)  purchasing agents and buyers

Question 10

___________ is/are identified as the longest-duration path through the network.

Accepted Answer

A)  The sequence of activities 
B)  The network diagram 
C)  The events 
D)  The essential path 
E)  The critical path

Question 11

The critical path is the path through the project network in which none of the activities have _______, that is, the path for which ________ for all activities in the path.

Accepted Answer

A)  sack / AS = FS and FE = FL 
B)  compression / CS = LS and CE = LF 
C)  better timed / LS = ES and LF = EF 
D)  crashed / SE = SL and FE = FL 
E)  slack / ES = LS and EF = LF

Question 12

___________ is described as follows: Once the activities and their sequencing have been defined, the CPM diagram can be drawn.

Accepted Answer

A)  Draw a network diagram 
B)  Specify each individual activity 
C)  Sequence the activities 
D)  Identify the critical path (longest path through the network) 
E)  Estimate the completion time for each activity

Question 13

One of the tasks involved in a typical complex project is given below:
Good schedule control is to develop a plan, implement the plan, monitor execution of the plan, and make changes to the plan when necessary in order to meet target.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The steps in the CPM project planning process are:
1.	Specify each individual activity.
2.	Sequence the activities.
3.	Draw a network diagram.
4.	Estimate the completion time for each activity.
5.	Identify the critical path (longest path through the network).
6.	Update the CPM diagram as the project progresses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

_____________ include materials, labor, and subcontract expenditures associated with the actual implementation.

Accepted Answer

A)  Expected costs 
B)  Budgeted costs 
C)  Necessary costs 
D)  Direct costs 
E)  Fixed

Question 16

In order to be successful, the project must come in meeting the SPA, on time and within budget.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Planning must be done before performing any function. A schedule is a time-phased plan. The principal uses of schedules in the implementation process are outlined in the textbook. The list below contains items from the section entitled, During Project. One does not belong. Which one is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A)  Enables the contractor and the administrator to prepare a checklist of key dates, activities, resources, and so on. 
B)  Aids in tracking expenses, both direct and indirect costs. 
C)  Provides a means for evaluating the effects of changes and delays. 
D)  Serves as a basis for evaluating progress. 
E)  Aids in the coordination of resources.

Question 18

Some of the tasks involved in a typical complex project are given below: 
.Labor productivity, or effectiveness, should be tracked for each of the direct labor accounts. 
.Schedule control is essential to the success of any complex project.
.Major projects are a complex effort to mobilize and coordinate large numbers of personnel, materials, and equipment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Some of the tasks involved in a typical complex project are given below, with one exception. Which one is not an appropriate task?

Accepted Answer

A)  Apprise contractors and managers of the information early so that actions can be taken to achieve economies. 
B)  Determine total cost of a laborer. 
C)  The productivity must be maximized. 
D)  The field manager must properly balance the indirect costs to achieve the maximum level of efficiency. 
E)  Determine the amount of union dues.

Question 20

Progress curves are useful tools when a project is under way. Progress curves:
.Monitor progress. You can immediately see what should have been achieved at a point in time.
.Allow you to see how proactive action may keep the project on course.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 18: Procuring Professional Services

___________ is described as follows: CPM is usually used for projects with predictable task times. CPM is a deterministic model that does not take into account variation in the completion time, so only one number is used for an activity's time estimate.

The CPM network consists of arcs and nodes. The represent the actual activities while the (events) represent when the activity starts and finishes.

The CPM establishes:

The ___________ is an agreement between the project owner (the Federal Highway Administration and a specific state department of transportation) and the contractor.

If the ______ is adequate, the right contractor is selected, and the ultimate price is reasonable, then a good management effort will secure the project. A poor management effort will undo all three pre-execution achievements.

___________ are all other expenditures, sometimes referred to as hidden costs.

One of the tasks involved in a typical complex project is given below: The master schedule is generally a logical network-type schedule that reflects perfect execution plans, the strategy, equipment delivery estimates, and engineering plans. Project milestones must be reviewed and assessed.

In recent years, many manufacturing and service firms have been challenged to increase their focus on _ and ___. At the same time, these organizations have had to increase productivity and quality, decrease cost of service, and deal with the demands of changing technology.

___________ is/are identified as the longest-duration path through the network.

The critical path is the path through the project network in which none of the activities have _, that is, the path for which __ for all activities in the path.

___________ is described as follows: Once the activities and their sequencing have been defined, the CPM diagram can be drawn.

One of the tasks involved in a typical complex project is given below: Good schedule control is to develop a plan, implement the plan, monitor execution of the plan, and make changes to the plan when necessary in order to meet target.

_____________ include materials, labor, and subcontract expenditures associated with the actual implementation.

In order to be successful, the project must come in meeting the SPA, on time and within budget.

Planning must be done before performing any function. A schedule is a time-phased plan. The principal uses of schedules in the implementation process are outlined in the textbook. The list below contains items from the section entitled, During Project. One does not belong. Which one is incorrect?

Some of the tasks involved in a typical complex project are given below, with one exception. Which one is not an appropriate task?

Progress curves are useful tools when a project is under way. Progress curves: .Monitor progress. You can immediately see what should have been achieved at a point in time. .Allow you to see how proactive action may keep the project on course.