Successful Project Management 6e By Gido – Test Bank

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1. Resource-limited scheduling will not extend the project completion time if necessary in order to keep within

the resource limits.

a. True

b. False

ANSWER: False

FEEDBACK: Correct Incorrect Resource-limited scheduling will extend the project completion time if necessary

in order to keep within the resource limits.

Resource-limited scheduling will extend the project completion time if necessary

in order to keep within the resource limits.

2. The statement, “Network diagrams illustrate the technical constraints among activities,” means the activities

are constrained because

a. each of the activities are independent from the other activities.

b. one activity cannot be started until the predecessors are finished.

c. the activities use different resources to be completed.

d. some activities use the same resources that may not be available.

ANSWER: b

FEEDBACK: a. Network diagrams illustrate the technical constraints among activities because one

activity cannot be started until the predecessors are finished.

b. Network diagrams illustrate the technical constraints among activities because one

activity cannot be started until the predecessors are finished.

c. Network diagrams illustrate the technical constraints among activities because one

activity cannot be started until the predecessors are finished.

d. Network diagrams illustrate the technical constraints among activities because one

activity cannot be started until the predecessors are finished.

3. Why are activities drawn in a serial relationship in a network diagram?

a. The activities use different resources.

b. The activities are independent of each other.

c. From a technical standpoint, the activities must be performed in that sequence.

d. The order of completion doesn’t matter.

ANSWER: c

FEEDBACK: a. Activities are drawn in a serial relationship because, from a technical standpoint, they must

be performed in that sequence.

b. Activities are drawn in a serial relationship because, from a technical standpoint, they must

be performed in that sequence.

c. Activities are drawn in a serial relationship because, from a technical standpoint, they must

be performed in that sequence.

d. Activities are drawn in a serial relationship because, from a technical standpoint, they must

be performed in that sequence.4. In addition to showing the technical constraints among activities, how does the network logic also take into

account resource constraints?

a. Activities that use the same resource may not be able to occur in parallel to each other.

b. Activities that use different resources may be shown in a serial relationship.

c. The activities could be shown in a loop relationship.

d. Resources that are unlimited are not shown in a resource assignment.

ANSWER: a

FEEDBACK: a. In addition to showing the technical constraints among activities, the network logic can also

take into account resource constraints. Activities that use the same resource may not be able

to occur in parallel to each other.

b. In addition to showing the technical constraints among activities, the network logic can also

take into account resource constraints. Activities that use the same resource may not be able

to occur in parallel to each other.

c. In addition to showing the technical constraints among activities, the network logic can also

take into account resource constraints. Activities that use the same resource may not be able

to occur in parallel to each other.

d. In addition to showing the technical constraints among activities, the network logic can also

take into account resource constraints. Activities that use the same resource may not be able

to occur in parallel to each other.

5. Select which of the following does not describe how the sequence of activities can be drawn to reflect

the availability of a limited quantity of resources.

a. The activities using the limited resources are shown in a ladder relationship as they are available.

b. The activities using the limited resources are shown in a loop relationship as they are available.

c. The activities requiring the limited resource are assigned at different times.

d. If there is no technical constraint for the activities, the activities could be arranged serially by the availability

of the resources.

ANSWER: b

FEEDBACK: a. The sequence of activities can be drawn to reflect the availability of a limited

quantity of resources.

b. The sequence of activities can be drawn to reflect the availability of a limited

quantity of resources.

c. The sequence of activities can be drawn to reflect the availability of a limited

quantity of resources.

d. The sequence of activities can be drawn to reflect the availability of a limited

quantity of resources.6. A resource requirements plan illustrates

a. who is responsible for which activities.

b. the amount of labor expenses for the project.

c. the expected utilization of resources by time period during the time span of the project.

d. the budget for material and cost resources.

ANSWER: c

FEEDBACK: a. If resources are to be considered in planning, it’s necessary to indicate the amounts and types

of resources needed to perform each activity.

b. If resources are to be considered in planning, it’s necessary to indicate the amounts and types

of resources needed to perform each activity.

c. If resources are to be considered in planning, it’s necessary to indicate the amounts and types

of resources needed to perform each activity.

d. If resources are to be considered in planning, it’s necessary to indicate the amounts and types

of resources needed to perform each activity.

7. If resources are to be considered in planning, it is necessary to

a. when each is taking vacation time or time off.

b. know the name of each resource on the project.

c. list all the projects to which the resources have been assigned.

d. indicate the amounts and types of resources needed to perform each activity.

ANSWER: d

FEEDBACK: a. If resources are to be considered in planning, it’s necessary to indicate the amounts and types

of resources needed to perform each activity.

b. If resources are to be considered in planning, it’s necessary to indicate the amounts and types

of resources needed to perform each activity.

c. If resources are to be considered in planning, it’s necessary to indicate the amounts and types

of resources needed to perform each activity.

d. If resources are to be considered in planning, it’s necessary to indicate the amounts and types

of resources needed to perform each activity.8. Resource utilization charts based on each activity’s earliest start time are said to be based

a. on availability times.

b. an as-late-as-possible (ALAP) schedule.

c. on an as-soon-as-possible (ASAP) schedule.

d. on a limited schedule plan.

ANSWER: c

FEEDBACK: a. Resource utilization charts based on each activity’s earliest start time are said to be based on

an as-soon-as-possible (ASAP) schedule.

b. Resource utilization charts based on each activity’s earliest start time are said to be based on

an as-soon-as-possible (ASAP) schedule.

c. Resource utilization charts based on each activity’s earliest start time are said to be based on

an as-soon-as-possible (ASAP) schedule.

d. Resource utilization charts based on each activity’s earliest start time are said to be based on

an as-soon-as-possible (ASAP) schedule.

9. Resource utilization charts based on each activity’s latest start time are said to be based

a. on availability times.

b. an as-late-as-possible (ALAP) schedule.

c. on an as-soon-as-possible (ASAP) schedule.

d. on a limited schedule plan.

ANSWER: b

FEEDBACK: a. Resource utilization charts based on each activity’s latest start time are said to be based on an

as-late-as-possible (ALAP) schedule.

b. Resource utilization charts based on each activity’s latest start time are said to be based on an

as-late-as-possible (ALAP) schedule.

c. Resource utilization charts based on each activity’s latest start time are said to be based on an

as-late-as-possible (ALAP) schedule.

d. Resource utilization charts based on each activity’s latest start time are said to be based on an

as-late-as-possible (ALAP) schedule.10. Given this project and the requirement that the number of resources working on a task cannot be less than the

number assigned to the task, answer the following question. What is the least number of resources that can be

assigned to the project if all five tasks occur in parallel?

a. 24 workers

b. 1.5 workers per day

c. 7 workers

d. 2 workers

ANSWER: c

FEEDBACK: a. Parallel tasks means that all the tasks are assigned at the same time. The total resources

would be the total of all those assigned to the tasks. 2+2+1+1+1=7 workers.

b. Parallel tasks means that all the tasks are assigned at the same time. The total resources

would be the total of all those assigned to the tasks. 2+2+1+1+1=7 workers.

c. Parallel tasks means that all the tasks are assigned at the same time. The total resources

would be the total of all those assigned to the tasks. 2+2+1+1+1=7 workers.

d. Parallel tasks means that all the tasks are assigned at the same time. The total resources

would be the total of all those assigned to the tasks. 2+2+1+1+1=7 workers.11. Given this project and the requirement that the number of resources working on a task cannot be less than the

number assigned to the task, answer the following question.

If the tasks were placed in a serial relationship with Task 1 first and the others in numerical order, on what

day would Task 3 be done?

a. day 18

b.day 3

c. day 10

d.day 9

ANSWER: c

FEEDBACK: a. Tasks assigned in serial order are in a list with Task 1 taking days 1 to 5, Task 2 taking days 6

to 8, Task 3 taking days 9 and 10, Task 4 taking days 11 to 14, and Task 5 taking days 15 and

16.

b. Tasks assigned in serial order are in a list with Task 1 taking days 1 to 5, Task 2 taking days 6

to 8, Task 3 taking days 9 and 10, Task 4 taking days 11 to 14, and Task 5 taking days 15 and

16.

c. Tasks assigned in serial order are in a list with Task 1 taking days 1 to 5, Task 2 taking days 6

to 8, Task 3 taking days 9 and 10, Task 4 taking days 11 to 14, and Task 5 taking days 15 and

16.

d. Tasks assigned in serial order are in a list with Task 1 taking days 1 to 5, Task 2 taking days 6

to 8, Task 3 taking days 9 and 10, Task 4 taking days 11 to 14, and Task 5 taking days 15 and

16.12. Resource leveling, or smoothing, is a method for

a. developing a schedule that attempts to minimize the fluctuations in requirements for resources.

b. making sure all the resources do the same amount of work.

c. making sure every task has the same number of resources.

d. extending the project to have the least number of resources used per day.

ANSWER: a

FEEDBACK: a. Resource leveling, or smoothing, is a method for developing a schedule that attempts to

minimize the fluctuations in requirements for resources.

b. Resource leveling, or smoothing, is a method for developing a schedule that attempts to

minimize the fluctuations in requirements for resources.

c. Resource leveling, or smoothing, is a method for developing a schedule that attempts to

minimize the fluctuations in requirements for resources.

d. Resource leveling, or smoothing, is a method for developing a schedule that attempts to

minimize the fluctuations in requirements for resources.

13. Resource leveling, or smoothing, levels the resources so that

a. equal number of resources is assigned to each task.

b. an equal number of tasks are completed each day by the resources on the project.

c. they are applied as uniformly as possible without extending the project schedule beyond the required

completion time.

d. the costs for the resources are even as possible across the project.

ANSWER: c

FEEDBACK: a. Resource leveling, or smoothing, levels the resources so that they are applied as uniformly as

possible without extending the project schedule beyond the required completion time.

b. Resource leveling, or smoothing, levels the resources so that they are applied as uniformly as

possible without extending the project schedule beyond the required completion time.

c. Resource leveling, or smoothing, levels the resources so that they are applied as uniformly as

possible without extending the project schedule beyond the required completion time.

d. Resource leveling, or smoothing, levels the resources so that they are applied as uniformly as

possible without extending the project schedule beyond the required completion time.14. The start of noncritical activities are delayed beyond their earliest start times (but not beyond their latest start times)

in order to

a. schedule with a technical constraint.

b. schedule with a resource constraint.

c. level the costs of the project.

d. maintain a uniform level of required resources.

ANSWER: d

FEEDBACK: a. The start of noncritical activities are delayed beyond their earliest start times (but not beyond

their latest start times) in order to maintain a uniform level of required resources.

b. The start of noncritical activities are delayed beyond their earliest start times (but not

beyond their latest start times) in order to maintain a uniform level of required resources.

c. The start of noncritical activities are delayed beyond their earliest start times (but not

beyond their latest start times) in order to maintain a uniform level of required resources.

d. The start of noncritical activities are delayed beyond their earliest start times (but not

beyond their latest start times) in order to maintain a uniform level of required resources.

15. Activities can be delayed only to the point where all their positive slack is used up, as any further delays would

cause the project to

a. increase costs of all the activities in the project.

b. extend beyond the project completion time.

c. be completed ahead of schedule.

d. increase its requirements for additional resources for all activities.

ANSWER: b

FEEDBACK: a. Activities can be delayed only to the point where all their positive slack is used up, as

any further delays would cause the project to extend beyond the project completion time.

b. Activities can be delayed only to the point where all their positive slack is used up, as

any further delays would cause the project to extend beyond the project completion time.

c. Activities can be delayed only to the point where all their positive slack is used up, as

any further delays would cause the project to extend beyond the project completion time.

d. Activities can be delayed only to the point where all their positive slack is used up, as

any further delays would cause the project to extend beyond the project completion time.16. assist with the complexity of generating a resource-leveled schedule and resource requirements graphs and

tables.

a. Project management information systems

b. Formulas and techniques

c. Trial and error techniques

d. Calendaring systems

ANSWER: a

FEEDBACK: a. Project management information systems assist with the complexity of generating a resource-

leveled schedule and resource requirements graphs and tables.

b. Project management information systems assist with the complexity of generating a resource-

leveled schedule and resource requirements graphs and tables.

c. Project management information systems assist with the complexity of generating a resource-

leveled schedule and resource requirements graphs and tables.

d. Project management information systems assist with the complexity of generating a resource-

leveled schedule and resource requirements graphs and tables.17. Given this project and the requirement that the number of resources working on a task cannot be less than the

number assigned to the task, answer the following question.

What is the least amount of time that the project can be completed and how many resources are required to

complete the work?

a. 16 days, 7 workers

b. 7 days, 5 workers

c. 5 days, 7 workers

d. 8 days, 3 workers

ANSWER: c

FEEDBACK: a. The least amount of time is if all the tasks start on the same day. The longest duration task would

be shortest time the project could be finished. The sum of the number of workers necessary for all

the tasks to be completed in parallel is the least number of workers required.

b. The least amount of time is if all the tasks start on the same day. The longest duration task would

be shortest time the project could be finished. The sum of the number of workers necessary for all

the tasks to be completed in parallel is the least number of workers required.

c. The least amount of time is if all the tasks start on the same day. The longest duration task would

be shortest time the project could be finished. The sum of the number of workers necessary for all

the tasks to be completed in parallel is the least number of workers required.

d. The least amount of time is if all the tasks start on the same day. The longest duration task would

be shortest time the project could be finished. The sum of the number of workers necessary for all

the tasks to be completed in parallel is the least number of workers required.18. Which of following would allow for level resources on the project?

a.

b.

c.

d.

ANSWER: c

FEEDBACK: a. The project requires 24 worker-days to complete the project. Three workers working for eight days

totals 24 worker days. This makes the number of resources level. There are no combinations to

have four resources for six says nor for six resources for four days.

b. The project requires 24 worker-days to complete the project. Three workers working for eight

days totals 24 worker days. This makes the number of resources level. There are no combinations

to have four resources for six says nor for six resources for four days.

c. The project requires 24 worker-days to complete the project. Three workers working for eight

days totals 24 worker days. This makes the number of resources level. There are no combinations

to have four resources for six says nor for six resources for four days.

d. The project requires 24 worker-days to complete the project. Three workers working for eight

days totals 24 worker days. This makes the number of resources level. There are no combinations

to have four resources for six says nor for six resources for four days.19. Resource-limited scheduling is a method for

a. developing a schedule that attempts to minimize the fluctuations in requirements for resources.

b. making sure all the resources do the same amount of work.

c. making sure every task has the same number of resources.

d. developing the shortest schedule when the number or amount of available resources is fixed and cannot be

exceeded.

ANSWER: d

FEEDBACK: a. Resource-limited scheduling is a method for developing the shortest schedule when the number or

amount of available resources is fixed and cannot be exceeded.

b. Resource-limited scheduling is a method for developing the shortest schedule when the number or

amount of available resources is fixed and cannot be exceeded.

c. Resource-limited scheduling is a method for developing the shortest schedule when the number or

amount of available resources is fixed and cannot be exceeded.

d. Resource-limited scheduling is a method for developing the shortest schedule when the number or

amount of available resources is fixed and cannot be exceeded.

20. When several activities need the same limited resource at the same time, the activities with

a. the least slack have first priority.

b. the longest duration have first priority.

c. the near term have first priority.

d. use the most resources have first priority.

ANSWER: a

FEEDBACK: a. When several activities need the same limited resource at the same time, the activities with the

least slack have first priority.

b. When several activities need the same limited resource at the same time, the activities with the

least slack have first priority.

c. When several activities need the same limited resource at the same time, the activities with the

least slack have first priority.

d. When several activities need the same limited resource at the same time, the activities with the

least slack have first priority.21. In resource-limited scheduling, the lower priority activities get delayed. How does the delaying of activities affect

the project?

a. The delaying of activities increases the costs of the project.

b. The delaying of activities decreases the acceptance of the project deliverable.

c. The delaying of activities may delay the project.

d. The delaying of activities helps give others more time on their tasks because they won’t affect the project

schedule.

ANSWER: c

FEEDBACK: a. In resource-limited scheduling, the lower priority activities get delayed. The delaying of

activities may delay the project.

b. In resource-limited scheduling, the lower priority activities get delayed. The delaying of

activities may delay the project.

c. In resource-limited scheduling, the lower priority activities get delayed. The delaying of

activities may delay the project.

d. In resource-limited scheduling, the lower priority activities get delayed. The delaying of

activities may delay the project.

22. This example has level resources of three resources for eight days. If the project is limited to two resources, how

should the project be organized to meet the resource constraint and finish the project as early as possible? The

tasks with the least slack have the lower number.

a. Paths would be 1,2,3,5 and 1,2,4

b. Paths would be 1,2,3,4 and 1,2,5

c. Paths would be 1,2 and 3,4,5

d. Path would be 1,2,3,4,5

ANSWER: a

FEEDBACK: a. The total number of worker-days for the project is 24. If the project is limited to 2 workers per

day, then the project must take at least 12 days. There is one combination that gives 12 work

days and 2 workers per day and holds true the constraint of priorities for the project.

b. The total number of worker-days for the project is 24. If the project is limited to 2 workers per

day, then the project must take at least 12 days. There is one combination that gives 12 work

days and 2 workers per day and holds true the constraint of priorities for the project.

c. The total number of worker-days for the project is 24. If the project is limited to 2 workers per

day, then the project must take at least 12 days. There is one combination that gives 12 work

days and 2 workers per day and holds true the constraint of priorities for the project.

d. The total number of worker-days for the project is 24. If the project is limited to 2 workers per

day, then the project must take at least 12 days. There is one combination that gives 12 work

days and 2 workers per day and holds true the constraint of priorities for the project.