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1.The estimated resources required for an activity will influence the estimated duration to perform the activity.
a.True
b.False
ANSWER: True
FEEDBACK: Correct The estimated resources required for an activity will influence the estimated duration
to perform the activity.
Incorrect The estimated resources required for an activity will influence the estimated duration
to perform the activity.
2.The estimated activity resources will also be used later for estimating activity costs and determining the project
budget.
a.True
b.False
ANSWER: True
FEEDBACK: Correct The estimated activity resources will also be used later for estimating activity costs and
determining the project budget.
Incorrect The estimated activity resources will also be used later for estimating activity costs and
determining the project budget.
3.It is a good practice to have the person who will be responsible for performing a specific activity estimate the
duration that other resources would need to complete that activity.
a.True
b.False
ANSWER: False
FEEDBACK: Correct It is a good practice to have the person who will be responsible for performing a
specific activity estimate the duration for that activity.
Incorrect It is a good practice to have the person who will be responsible for performing a
specific activity estimate the duration for that activity.
4.For large projects that involve several hundred people performing various activities over several years, it is practical
to have each person estimate activity durations at the beginning of the project.
a.True
b.False
ANSWER: False
FEEDBACK: Correct For large projects that involve several hundred people performing various activities
over several years, it may not be practical to have each person estimate activity
durations at the beginning of the project.
Incorrect For large projects that involve several hundred people performing various activities
over several years, it may not be practical to have each person estimate activity
durations at the beginning of the project.
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5.Each organization or subcontractor responsible for a group or type of activities should always designate an
inexperienced individual to estimate the durations for all the activities for which the organization or subcontractor is
responsible.
a.True
b.False
ANSWER: False
FEEDBACK: Correct Each organization or subcontractor responsible for a group or type of activities may
designate an experienced individual to estimate the durations for all the activities for
which the organization or subcontractor is responsible.
Incorrect Each organization or subcontractor responsible for a group or type of activities may
designate an experienced individual to estimate the durations for all the activities for
which the organization or subcontractor is responsible.
6.The estimated duration for an activity must be based on the estimated quantity of resources required to perform the
activity.
a.True
b.False
ANSWER: True
FEEDBACK: Correct The estimated duration for an activity must be based on the estimated quantity of
resources required to perform the activity.
Incorrect The estimated duration for an activity must be based on the estimated quantity of
resources required to perform the activity.
7.The estimated duration should be aggressive, yet unrealistic.
a.True
b.False
ANSWER: False
FEEDBACK: Correct The estimated duration should be aggressive, yet realistic.
Incorrect The estimated duration should be aggressive, yet realistic.
8.Playing the game of inflating estimated durations in anticipation of the project manager negotiating shorter durations
is a good practice.
a.True
b.False
ANSWER: False
FEEDBACK: Correct Playing the game of inflating estimated durations in anticipation of the project
manager negotiating shorter durations is not a good practice.
Incorrect Playing the game of inflating estimated durations in anticipation of the project
manager negotiating shorter durations is not a good practice.
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9.Padding estimates with the vision of becoming a hero when the activities are completed in less time than estimated is
not a good practice.
a.True
b.False
ANSWER: True
FEEDBACK: Correct Padding estimates with the vision of becoming a hero when the activities are
completed in less time than estimated is not a good practice.
Incorrect Padding estimates with the vision of becoming a hero when the activities are
completed in less time than estimated is not a good practice.
10.At the beginning of every project, it is possible to estimate the durations for all activities with a high level of
confidence regarding their accuracy.
a.True
b.False
ANSWER: False
FEEDBACK: Correct At the beginning of the project, it may not be possible to estimate the durations for all
activities with a level of confidence regarding their accuracy.
Incorrect At the beginning of the project, it may not be possible to estimate the durations for all
activities with a level of confidence regarding their accuracy.
11.The project team can progressively elaborate the estimated durations as more information is known or becomes
clear to allow for more accurate estimated durations.
a.True
b.False
ANSWER: True
FEEDBACK: Correct The project team can progressively elaborate the estimated durations as more
information is known or becomes clear to allow for more accurate estimated durations.
Incorrect The project team can progressively elaborate the estimated durations as more
information is known or becomes clear to allow for more accurate estimated durations.
12.A consistent time base, such as hours or days or weeks, should be used for all the estimated durations of activities in
a network diagram.
a.True
b.False
ANSWER: True
FEEDBACK: Correct A consistent time base, such as hours or days or weeks, should be used for all
the estimated durations of activities in a network diagram.
Incorrect A consistent time base, such as hours or days or weeks, should be used for all
the estimated durations of activities in a network diagram.
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13.The sponsor or customer often states the project required completion time in the project charter, RFP, or contract.
a.True
b.False
ANSWER: True
FEEDBACK: Correct The sponsor or customer often states the project required completion time in the
project charter, RFP, or contract.
Incorrect The sponsor or customer often states the project required completion time in the
project charter, RFP, or contract.
14.The contractor may not want to commit to completing the project by a specific date until the customer has approved
the contract.
a.True
b.False
ANSWER: True
FEEDBACK: Correct The contractor may not want to commit to completing the project by a specific
date until the customer has approved the contract.
Incorrect The contractor may not want to commit to completing the project by a specific
date until the customer has approved the contract.
15.The latest finish time for a specific activity must be the same as or earlier than the earliest of all the latest start times
of all the activities emerging directly from that specific activity.
a.True
b.False
ANSWER: True
FEEDBACK: Correct The latest finish time for a specific activity must be the same as or earlier than the
earliest of all the latest start times of all the activities emerging directly from that
specific activity.
Incorrect The latest finish time for a specific activity must be the same as or earlier than the
earliest of all the latest start times of all the activities emerging directly from that
specific activity.
16.If the total slack is zero, the activities on the path do not need to be accelerated but cannot be delayed.
a.True
b.False
ANSWER: True
FEEDBACK: Correct If the total slack is zero, the activities on the path do not need to be accelerated
but cannot be delayed.
Incorrect If the total slack is zero, the activities on the path do not need to be accelerated
but cannot be delayed.
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17.A Gantt chart is the often the name for the network diagram tool for planning and scheduling.
a.True
b.False
ANSWER: False
FEEDBACK: Correct A Gantt chart is the often the name for the bar chart tool for planning and scheduling.
Incorrect A Gantt chart is the often the name for the bar chart tool for planning and scheduling.
18.This longest path in the overall network diagram is called the network path.
a.True
b.False
ANSWER: False
FEEDBACK: Correct This longest path in the overall network diagram is called the critical path.
Incorrect This longest path in the overall network diagram is called the critical path.
19.One way to determine which activities make up the critical path is to find which ones have the least slack.
a.True
b.False
ANSWER: True
FEEDBACK: Correct One way to determine which activities make up the critical path is to find which ones
have the least slack.
Incorrect One way to determine which activities make up the critical path is to find which ones
have the least slack.
20.The project control process starts with establishing a baseline plan that shows how the project scope will be
accomplished on schedule and over budget.
a.True
b.False
ANSWER: False
FEEDBACK: Correct The project control process starts with establishing a baseline plan that shows how
the project scope will be accomplished on schedule and within budget.
Incorrect The project control process starts with establishing a baseline plan that shows how
the project scope will be accomplished on schedule and within budget.
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21.Once this baseline plan is agreed upon by the customer and the contractor or project team, the project work can be
performed.
a.True
b.False
ANSWER: True
FEEDBACK: Correct Once this baseline plan is agreed upon by the customer and the contractor or
project team, the project work can be performed.
Incorrect Once this baseline plan is agreed upon by the customer and the contractor or
project team, the project work can be performed.
22.It is necessary to monitor the progress to ensure that everything is going according to the plan.
a.True
b.False
ANSWER: True
FEEDBACK: Correct It is necessary to monitor the progress to ensure that everything is going according to
the plan.
Incorrect It is necessary to monitor the progress to ensure that everything is going according to
the plan.
23.Project management is a proactive approach to controlling a project to ensure that the project objective is
accomplished, even when things do not go according to plan.
a.True
b.False
ANSWER: True
FEEDBACK: Correct Project management is a proactive approach to controlling a project to ensure
that the project objective is accomplished, even when things do not go according
to plan.
Incorrect Project management is a proactive approach to controlling a project to ensure that
the project objective is accomplished, even when things do not go according to
plan.
24.Throughout a project, changes may occur that have an impact on the schedule.
a.True
b.False
ANSWER: True
FEEDBACK: Correct Throughout a project, changes may occur that have an impact on the schedule.
Incorrect Throughout a project, changes may occur that have an impact on the schedule.
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25.Changes might be initiated by the customer or the project team, or they might be the result of an unanticipated
occurrence.
a.True
b.False
ANSWER: True
FEEDBACK: Correct Changes might be initiated by the customer or the project team, or they might be
the result of an unanticipated occurrence.
Incorrect Changes might be initiated by the customer or the project team, or they might be
the result of an unanticipated occurrence.
26.Changes requested early in the project always have less impact on schedule and budget than if they are requested
later in the project.
a.True
b.False
ANSWER: False
FEEDBACK: Correct Changes requested early in the project may have less impact on schedule and budget
than if they are requested later in the project.
Incorrect Changes requested early in the project may have less impact on schedule and budget
than if they are requested later in the project.
27.When the customer requests a change, the contractor or project team should estimate the impact on the project
schedule and budget and then go ahead with the work without customer approval.
a.True
b.False
ANSWER: False
FEEDBACK: Correct When the customer requests a change, the contractor or project team should estimate
the impact on the project schedule and budget and then obtain customer approval
before proceeding. If the customer approves the proposed revisions to the project
schedule and budget, then any additional activities, revised estimated durations, and
revised estimated resources and associated costs should be incorporated into the
project schedule and budget.
Incorrect When the customer requests a change, the contractor or project team should estimate
the impact on the project schedule and budget and then obtain customer approval
before proceeding. If the customer approves the proposed revisions to the project
schedule and budget, then any additional activities, revised estimated durations, and
revised estimated resources and associated costs should be incorporated into the
project schedule and budget.
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28.An updated project schedule can be generated regularly that forecasts whether the project will finish ahead of or
behind its required completion time.
a.True
b.False
ANSWER: True
FEEDBACK: Correct An updated project schedule can be generated regularly that forecasts whether the
project will finish ahead of or behind its required completion time.
Incorrect An updated project schedule can be generated regularly that forecasts whether the
project will finish ahead of or behind its required completion time.
29.The amount of slack should determine the priority with which these concentrated efforts are applied.
a.True
b.False
ANSWER: True
FEEDBACK: Correct The amount of slack should determine the priority with which these concentrated efforts
are applied.
Incorrect The amount of slack should determine the priority with which these concentrated efforts
are applied.
30.A change in the estimated duration of any activity on that path will cause a corresponding change in the slack for
that path.
a.True
b.False
ANSWER: True
FEEDBACK: Correct A change in the estimated duration of any activity on that path will cause a
corresponding change in the slack for that path.
Incorrect A change in the estimated duration of any activity on that path will cause a
corresponding change in the slack for that path.
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31.When estimating resources for activities to estimate the activity’s duration, the
a.availability of each resource has to be taken into account.
b.name of each resource has to be taken into account.
c.cost of each resource has to be taken into account.
d.security clearance of each resource has to be taken into account.
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: a. When estimating resources for activities, the availability of each resource has to be taken into
account.
b.When estimating resources for activities, the availability of each resource has to be taken into
account.
c.When estimating resources for activities, the availability of each resource has to be taken into
account.
d.When estimating resources for activities, the availability of each resource has to be taken into
account.
32.It is important to know what types of resources are available, in what quantities, and during what time periods to
determine
a.that the project team will be larger than necessary to complete the project.
b.how to enter resources into a project management information system.
c.if the right types of resources will be available in sufficient quantities during the time periods that the project
requires.
d.that the project will be less expensive than estimated.
ANSWER: c
FEEDBACK: a. It is important to know what types of resources are available, in what quantities, and during
what time periods to determine if the right types of resources will be available in sufficient
quantities during the time periods that the project requires.
b.It is important to know what types of resources are available, in what quantities, and during
what time periods to determine if the right types of resources will be available in sufficient
quantities during the time periods that the project requires.
c.It is important to know what types of resources are available, in what quantities, and during
what time periods to determine if the right types of resources will be available in sufficient
quantities during the time periods that the project requires.
d.It is important to know what types of resources are available, in what quantities, and during
what time periods to determine if the right types of resources will be available in sufficient
quantities during the time periods that the project requires.
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33.When considering the availability of resources, it may be necessary to make some assumptions, such as
a.the unemployment rate in the community.
b.the ability to hire additional individuals with the appropriate expertise in time for when they will be required to
work on a project.
c.the number of project deliverables.
d.the type of organizational structure of the sponsor.
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: a. When considering the availability of resources, it may be necessary to make some
assumptions, such as the ability to hire additional individuals with the appropriate expertise in
time for when they will be required to work on a project.
b.When considering the availability of resources, it may be necessary to make some assumptions,
such as the ability to hire additional individuals with the appropriate expertise in time for when
they will be required to work on a project.
c.When considering the availability of resources, it may be necessary to make some assumptions,
such as the ability to hire additional individuals with the appropriate expertise in time for when
they will be required to work on a project.
d.When considering the availability of resources, it may be necessary to make some assumptions,
such as the ability to hire additional individuals with the appropriate expertise in time for when
they will be required to work on a project.
34.In many cases, especially for smaller projects, most activities involve people resources—that is,
a.all the people who are employed by the project sponsor.
b.all the people who are employed by the project contractor.
c.the members of the project team who may be utilized full time or part time during the project.
d.the stakeholders for the project.
ANSWER: c
FEEDBACK: a. In many cases, especially for smaller projects, most activities involve people resources—that
the members of the project team who may be utilized full time or part time during the
is, project.
b.In many cases, especially for smaller projects, most activities involve people resources—that is,
the members of the project team who may be utilized full time or part time during the project.
c.In many cases, especially for smaller projects, most activities involve people resources—that is,
the members of the project team who may be utilized full time or part time during the project.
d.In many cases, especially for smaller projects, most activities involve people resources—that is,
the members of the project team who may be utilized full time or part time during the project.
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35.The estimated types and quantities of resources required for an activity together with the availability of those
resources will influence the
a.estimated duration for how long it will take to perform the activity.
b.project scope document description.
c.project’s acceptance criteria.
d.actual costs of work performed.
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: a. The estimated types and quantities of resources required for an activity together with the
availability of those resources will influence the estimated duration for how long it will take to
perform the activity.
b.The estimated types and quantities of resources required for an activity together with the
availability of those resources will influence the estimated duration for how long it will take to
perform the activity.
c.The estimated types and quantities of resources required for an activity together with the
availability of those resources will influence the estimated duration for how long it will take to
perform the activity.
d.The estimated types and quantities of resources required for an activity together with the
availability of those resources will influence the estimated duration for how long it will take to
perform the activity.
36.When estimating the types and quantities of resources required for each specific activity, it is valuable to involve a
person who
a.is hired by the customer to be a consultant regardless of experience on the type of project.
b.has expertise or experience with the activity to help make the estimate.
c.has experience negotiating contracts.
d.has the most experience using a project management information system.
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: a. When estimating the types and quantities of resources required for each specific activity, it is
valuable to involve a person who has expertise or experience with the activity to help make the
estimate.
b.When estimating the types and quantities of resources required for each specific activity, it is
valuable to involve a person who has expertise or experience with the activity to help make the
estimate.
c.When estimating the types and quantities of resources required for each specific activity, it is
valuable to involve a person who has expertise or experience with the activity to help make the
estimate.
d.When estimating the types and quantities of resources required for each specific activity, it is
valuable to involve a person who has expertise or experience with the activity to help make the
estimate.
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37.The estimated duration for each activity must be the total elapsed time,
a.the time for the work to be done plus any associated waiting time.
b.the time for the task plus the planning time for the project.
c.the time required for the work times the number of resources assigned to the project.
d.the time for the task plus the time to review and accept the deliverable.
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: a. The estimated duration for each activity must be the total elapsed time, the time for the work to
be done plus any associated waiting time.
b.The estimated duration for each activity must be the total elapsed time, the time for the work to
be done plus any associated waiting time.
c.The estimated duration for each activity must be the total elapsed time, the time for the work to
be done plus any associated waiting time.
d.The estimated duration for each activity must be the total elapsed time, the time for the work to
be done plus any associated waiting time.
38.Having the person who will be responsible for performing a specific activity estimate the duration for that activity
from that person and that may be introduced by having one person estimate the durations for all of the
activities.
a.takes more effort, creates a problem
b.gives the status of the project, sets best practices
c.generates a commitment , avoids any bias
d.elevates the placement perception, creates errors
ANSWER: c
FEEDBACK: a. Having the person who will be responsible for performing a specific activity estimate the
duration for that activity generates a commitment from that person and avoids any bias that
may be introduced by having one person estimate the durations for all of the activities.
b.Having the person who will be responsible for performing a specific activity estimate the
duration for that activity generates a commitment from that person and avoids any bias that
may be introduced by having one person estimate the durations for all of the activities.
c.Having the person who will be responsible for performing a specific activity estimate the
duration for that activity generates a commitment from that person and avoids any bias that
may be introduced by having one person estimate the durations for all of the activities.
d.Having the person who will be responsible for performing a specific activity estimate the
duration for that activity generates a commitment from that person and avoids any bias that
may be introduced by having one person estimate the durations for all of the activities.
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39.If an organization or subcontractor has performed similar projects in the past and has kept records of how long
specific activities actually took, these historical data
a.can be used as a guide in estimating the durations of similar activities for future projects.
b.have no value for the current project.
c.should be stored in files.
d.should be shared with the customer after the contract is signed to show that the contractor can complete the
project.
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: a. If an organization or subcontractor has performed similar projects in the past and has kept
records of how long specific activities actually took, these historical data can be used as a
guide in estimating the durations of similar activities for future projects.
b.If an organization or subcontractor has performed similar projects in the past and has kept
records of how long specific activities actually took, these historical data can be used as a guide
in estimating the durations of similar activities for future projects.
c.If an organization or subcontractor has performed similar projects in the past and has kept
records of how long specific activities actually took, these historical data can be used as a guide
in estimating the durations of similar activities for future projects.
d.If an organization or subcontractor has performed similar projects in the past and has kept
records of how long specific activities actually took, these historical data can be used as a guide
in estimating the durations of similar activities for future projects.
40.People sometimes perform to expectations, their effort will expand to fill the whole number of scheduled days
allotted,
a.even if the number of resources assigned to the task is reduced.
b.even if the activity could have been performed in a shorter time.
c.even if part of the time for the task is waiting time.
d.even if the activity could have been performed in a longer time.
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: a. People sometimes perform to expectations, their effort will expand to fill the whole number of
scheduled days allotted, even if the activity could have been performed in a shorter time.
b.People sometimes perform to expectations, their effort will expand to fill the whole number of
scheduled days allotted, even if the activity could have been performed in a shorter time.
c.People sometimes perform to expectations, their effort will expand to fill the whole number of
scheduled days allotted, even if the activity could have been performed in a shorter time.
d.People sometimes perform to expectations, their effort will expand to fill the whole number of
scheduled days allotted, even if the activity could have been performed in a shorter time.
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41.Throughout the performance of the project, some activities will take longer than their estimated duration, others will
be done in less time than their estimated duration, and
a.many will take no time to complete.
b.many will not be completed.
c.others are to be done by two project teams.
d.a few may conform to the estimated duration exactly.
ANSWER: d
FEEDBACK: a. Throughout the performance of the project, some activities will take longer than their estimated
duration, others will be done in less time than their estimated duration, and a few may conform
to the estimated duration exactly.
b.Throughout the performance of the project, some activities will take longer than their estimated
duration, others will be done in less time than their estimated duration, and a few may conform
to the estimated duration exactly.
c.Throughout the performance of the project, some activities will take longer than their estimated
duration, others will be done in less time than their estimated duration, and a few may conform
to the estimated duration exactly.
d.Throughout the performance of the project, some activities will take longer than their estimated
duration, others will be done in less time than their estimated duration, and a few may conform
to the estimated duration exactly.
42.With projects for which there is a high degree of uncertainty about the estimated durations for activities, it is possible
to use three time estimates:
a.an original estimate, a petrified estimate, and a most likely estimate.
b.an optimistic estimate, a pessimistic estimate, and a most likely estimate.
c.an optimized estimate, a primary estimate, and a most likely estimate.
d.an opportunity estimate, a pragmatic estimate, and a most likely estimate.
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: a. With projects for which there is a high degree of uncertainty about the estimated durations for
activities, it is possible to use three time estimates: an optimistic estimate, a pessimistic estimate,
and a most likely estimate.
b.With projects for which there is a high degree of uncertainty about the estimated durations for
activities, it is possible to use three time estimates: an optimistic estimate, a pessimistic estimate,
and a most likely estimate.
c.With projects for which there is a high degree of uncertainty about the estimated durations for
activities, it is possible to use three time estimates: an optimistic estimate, a pessimistic estimate,
and a most likely estimate.
d.With projects for which there is a high degree of uncertainty about the estimated durations for
activities, it is possible to use three time estimates: an optimistic estimate, a pessimistic estimate,
and a most likely estimate.
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43.In order to establish a basis from which to calculate a schedule using the estimated durations for the activities, it is
necessary to
a.say who has responsibility for the first task.
b.enter the tasks into a project management information system.
c.select an estimated start time and a required completion time for the overall project.
d.edit the calendars for the resources in the project management information system.
ANSWER: c
FEEDBACK: a. In order to establish a basis from which to calculate a schedule using the estimated durations
for the activities, it is necessary to select an estimated start time and a required completion time
for the overall project.
b.In order to establish a basis from which to calculate a schedule using the estimated durations
for the activities, it is necessary to select an estimated start time and a required completion time
for the overall project.
c.In order to establish a basis from which to calculate a schedule using the estimated durations
for the activities, it is necessary to select an estimated start time and a required completion time
for the overall project.
d.In order to establish a basis from which to calculate a schedule using the estimated durations
for the activities, it is necessary to select an estimated start time and a required completion time
for the overall project.
44.Earliest start time (ES) is the earliest time at which a specific activity can begin
a.calculated on the basis of the project estimated start time and the estimated durations of preceding activities.
b.calculated on the basis of the project estimated finish time and the estimated durations of preceding activities.
c.calculated on the basis of the project estimated start time and the estimated durations of succeeding activities.
d.calculated on the basis of the project estimated start time and the estimated durations of approaching
activities.
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: a. Earliest start time (ES) is the earliest time at which a specific activity can begin, calculated on
the basis of the project estimated start time and the estimated durations of preceding activities.
b.Earliest start time (ES) is the earliest time at which a specific activity can begin, calculated on
the basis of the project estimated start time and the estimated durations of preceding activities.
c.Earliest start time (ES) is the earliest time at which a specific activity can begin, calculated on
the basis of the project estimated start time and the estimated durations of preceding activities.
d.Earliest start time (ES) is the earliest time at which a specific activity can begin, calculated on
the basis of the project estimated start time and the estimated durations of preceding activities.
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45.Earliest finish time (EF) is the earliest time by which a specific activity can be completed, calculated
a.by subtracting the activity’s estimated duration from the earliest finish time of the activity’s predecessor: EF =
EF predecessor – Estimated Duration.
b.by subtracting the activity’s estimated duration to the activity’s earliest start time: EF = ES • Estimated
Duration.
c.by adding the activity’s estimated duration to the earliest start time of the activity’s succeeding activity: EF =
ES succeeding activity + Estimated Duration.
d.by adding the activity’s estimated duration to the activity’s earliest start time: EF = ES + Estimated Duration.
ANSWER: d
FEEDBACK: a. Earliest finish time (EF) is the earliest time by which a specific activity can be completed,
calculated by adding the activity’s estimated duration to the activity’s earliest start time: EF =
ES + Estimated Duration.
b.Earliest finish time (EF) is the earliest time by which a specific activity can be completed,
calculated by adding the activity’s estimated duration to the activity’s earliest start time: EF =
ES + Estimated Duration.
c.Earliest finish time (EF) is the earliest time by which a specific activity can be completed,
calculated by adding the activity’s estimated duration to the activity’s earliest start time: EF =
ES + Estimated Duration.
d.Earliest finish time (EF) is the earliest time by which a specific activity can be completed,
calculated by adding the activity’s estimated duration to the activity’s earliest start time: EF =
ES + Estimated Duration.
46.The ES and EF times are determined by calculating forward, that is, by
a.adding all the times together for the project.
b.working through the network diagram from the beginning of the project to the end of the project.
c.calculating the optimistic and pessimistic times for the project.
d.working through the network diagram from the end of the project to the beginning of the project.
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: a. The ES and EF times are determined by calculating forward, that is, by working through the
network diagram from the beginning of the project to the end of the project.
b.The ES and EF times are determined by calculating forward, that is, by working through the
network diagram from the beginning of the project to the end of the project.
c.The ES and EF times are determined by calculating forward, that is, by working through the
network diagram from the beginning of the project to the end of the project.
d.The ES and EF times are determined by calculating forward, that is, by working through the
network diagram from the beginning of the project to the end of the project.
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47.The earliest start time for a specific activity must be leading directly into that specific activity.
a.earlier than
b.the same as
c.the same as or later than
d.later than
the latest of all the earliest finish times of all the activities
ANSWER: c
FEEDBACK: a. The earliest start time for a specific activity must be the same as or later than the latest of all
the earliest finish times of all the activities leading directly into that specific activity.
b.The earliest start time for a specific activity must be the same as or later than the latest of all
the earliest finish times of all the activities leading directly into that specific activity.
c.The earliest start time for a specific activity must be the same as or later than the latest of all
the earliest finish times of all the activities leading directly into that specific activity.
d.The earliest start time for a specific activity must be the same as or later than the latest of all
the earliest finish times of all the activities leading directly into that specific activity.
48.Calculate the earliest finish for Task B if its predecessor, Task A, finishes on day 3 and the duration of Task B is 2
days.
a.day 5
b.day 3
c.day 1
d.Cannot be calculated based upon information given.
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: a. Earliest finish time (EF) is the earliest time by which a specific activity can be completed,
calculated by adding the activity’s estimated duration to the activity’s earliest start time: EF =
ES + Estimated Duration.
b.Earliest finish time (EF) is the earliest time by which a specific activity can be completed,
calculated by adding the activity’s estimated duration to the activity’s earliest start time: EF =
ES + Estimated Duration.
c.Earliest finish time (EF) is the earliest time by which a specific activity can be completed,
calculated by adding the activity’s estimated duration to the activity’s earliest start time: EF =
ES + Estimated Duration.
d.Earliest finish time (EF) is the earliest time by which a specific activity can be completed,
calculated by adding the activity’s estimated duration to the activity’s earliest start time: EF =
ES + Estimated Duration.
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49.Calculate the earliest start for Task B if its predecessor, Task A, finishes on day 3 and the duration of Task B is 2
days.
a.day 5
b.day 3
c.day 1
d.Cannot be calculated based upon information given.
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: a. The earliest start time for a specific activity must be the same as or later than the latest of all
the earliest finish times of all the activities leading directly into that specific activity.
b.The earliest start time for a specific activity must be the same as or later than the latest of all
the earliest finish times of all the activities leading directly into that specific activity.
c.The earliest start time for a specific activity must be the same as or later than the latest of all
the earliest finish times of all the activities leading directly into that specific activity.
d.The earliest start time for a specific activity must be the same as or later than the latest of all
the earliest finish times of all the activities leading directly into that specific activity.
50.Calculate the earliest start for Task D if one of its predecessors, Task A, finishes on day 3, its other predecessor,
Task C, finishes on day 4, and the duration of Task D is 2 days.
a.day 6
b.day 3
c.day 4
d.Cannot be calculated based upon information given.
ANSWER: c
FEEDBACK: a. The earliest start time for a specific activity must be the same as or later than the latest of all
the earliest finish times of all the activities leading directly into that specific activity.
b.The earliest start time for a specific activity must be the same as or later than the latest of all
the earliest finish times of all the activities leading directly into that specific activity.
c.The earliest start time for a specific activity must be the same as or later than the latest of all
the earliest finish times of all the activities leading directly into that specific activity.
d.The earliest start time for a specific activity must be the same as or later than the latest of all
the earliest finish times of all the activities leading directly into that specific activity.
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51.Calculate the earliest finish for Task D if one of its predecessors, Task A, finishes on day 3, its other predecessor,
Task C, finishes on day 4, and the duration of Task D is 2 days.
a.day 6
b.day 3
c.day 4
d.Cannot be calculated based upon information given.
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: a. Earliest finish time (EF) is the earliest time by which a specific activity can be completed,
calculated by adding the activity’s estimated duration to the activity’s earliest start time: EF =
ES + Estimated Duration.
b.Earliest finish time (EF) is the earliest time by which a specific activity can be completed,
calculated by adding the activity’s estimated duration to the activity’s earliest start time: EF =
ES + Estimated Duration.
c.Earliest finish time (EF) is the earliest time by which a specific activity can be completed,
calculated by adding the activity’s estimated duration to the activity’s earliest start time: EF =
ES + Estimated Duration.
d.Earliest finish time (EF) is the earliest time by which a specific activity can be completed,
calculated by adding the activity’s estimated duration to the activity’s earliest start time: EF =
ES + Estimated Duration.
52.Latest finish time (LF) is the latest time by which a specific activity must be
a.started in order for the entire project to be finished by its required completion time.
b.completed in order for the entire project to be finished by its required completion time.
c.started in order for the entire project to be started by its required completion time.
d.completed in order for the entire project to be started by its required completion time.
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: a. Latest finish time (LF) is the latest time by which a specific activity must be completed in
order for the entire project to be finished by its required completion time.
b.Latest finish time (LF) is the latest time by which a specific activity must be completed in order
for the entire project to be finished by its required completion time.
c.Latest finish time (LF) is the latest time by which a specific activity must be completed in order
for the entire project to be finished by its required completion time.
d.Latest finish time (LF) is the latest time by which a specific activity must be completed in order
for the entire project to be finished by its required completion time.
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53.Latest start time (LS) is the latest time by which a specific activity must be
a.started in order for the entire project to be finished by its required completion time.
b.started in order for the entire project to be started by its required completion time.
c.finished in order for the entire project to be finished by its required completion time.
d.finished in order for the entire project to be started by its required completion time.
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: a. Latest start time (LS) is the latest time by which a specific activity must be started in order for
the entire project to be finished by its required completion time.
b.Latest start time (LS) is the latest time by which a specific activity must be started in order for
the entire project to be finished by its required completion time.
c.Latest start time (LS) is the latest time by which a specific activity must be started in order for
the entire project to be finished by its required completion time.
d.Latest start time (LS) is the latest time by which a specific activity must be started in order for
the entire project to be finished by its required completion time.
54.Latest start time is calculated by
a.subtracting the activity’s estimated duration from the activity’s succeeding activity’s latest finish time: LS = LF
succeeding activity – Estimated Duration.
b.adding the activity’s estimated duration to the predecessor of the activity’s latest start time: LS = LS
predecessor + Estimated Duration.
c.subtracting the activity’s estimated duration from the activity’s latest finish time: LS = LF – Estimated
Duration.
d.adding the activity’s estimated duration to the activity’s latest finish time: LS = LF + Estimated Duration.
ANSWER: c
FEEDBACK: a. Latest start time is calculated by subtracting the activity’s estimated duration from the
activity’s latest finish time: LS = LF – Estimated Duration.
b.Latest start time is calculated by subtracting the activity’s estimated duration from the activity’s
latest finish time: LS = LF – Estimated Duration.
c.Latest start time is calculated by subtracting the activity’s estimated duration from the activity’s
latest finish time: LS = LF – Estimated Duration.
d.Latest start time is calculated by subtracting the activity’s estimated duration from the activity’s
latest finish time: LS = LF – Estimated Duration.
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55.Calculate the latest finish for Task B if its predecessor, Task A, finishes on day 3, its succeeding activity, Task E,
has a latest start of day 7, and the duration of Task B is 2 days.
a.day 5
b.day 3
c.day 7
d.Cannot be calculated based upon information given.
ANSWER: c
FEEDBACK: a. Latest finish time (LF) is the latest time by which a specific activity must be completed in order
for the entire project to be finished by its required completion time.
b.Latest finish time (LF) is the latest time by which a specific activity must be completed in order
for the entire project to be finished by its required completion time.
c.Latest finish time (LF) is the latest time by which a specific activity must be completed in order
for the entire project to be finished by its required completion time.
d.Latest finish time (LF) is the latest time by which a specific activity must be completed in order
for the entire project to be finished by its required completion time.
56.Calculate the latest start for Task B if its predecessor, Task A, finishes on day 3, its succeeding activity, Task E, has
a latest start of day 7, and the duration of Task B is 2 days.
a.day 5
b.day 3
c.day 7
d.Cannot be calculated based upon information given.
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: a. Latest start time is calculated by subtracting the activity’s estimated duration from the activity’s
latest finish time: LS = LF – Estimated Duration.
b.Latest start time is calculated by subtracting the activity’s estimated duration from the activity’s
latest finish time: LS = LF – Estimated Duration.
c.Latest start time is calculated by subtracting the activity’s estimated duration from the activity’s
latest finish time: LS = LF – Estimated Duration.
d.Latest start time is calculated by subtracting the activity’s estimated duration from the activity’s
latest finish time: LS = LF – Estimated Duration.
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57.Calculate the latest start for Task D if one of its successors, Task F, has a latest start on day 9, its other successor,
Task E, has a latest start on day 10, and the duration of Task D is 2 days.
a.day 8
b.day 7
c.day 12
d.Cannot be calculated based upon information given.
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: a. Latest start time is calculated by subtracting the activity’s estimated duration from the
activity’s latest finish time: LS = LF – Estimated Duration.
b.Latest start time is calculated by subtracting the activity’s estimated duration from the activity’s
latest finish time: LS = LF – Estimated Duration.
c.Latest start time is calculated by subtracting the activity’s estimated duration from the activity’s
latest finish time: LS = LF – Estimated Duration.
d.Latest start time is calculated by subtracting the activity’s estimated duration from the activity’s
latest finish time: LS = LF – Estimated Duration.
58.Calculate the latest finish for Task D if one of its successors, Task F, has a latest start on day 9, its other successor,
Task E, has a latest start on day 10, and the duration of Task D is 2 days.
a.day 9
b.day 10
c.day 12
d.Cannot be calculated based upon information given.
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: a. Latest finish time (LF) is the latest time by which a specific activity must be completed in
order for the entire project to be finished by its required completion time.
b.Latest finish time (LF) is the latest time by which a specific activity must be completed in order
for the entire project to be finished by its required completion time.
c.Latest finish time (LF) is the latest time by which a specific activity must be completed in order
for the entire project to be finished by its required completion time.
d.Latest finish time (LF) is the latest time by which a specific activity must be completed in order
for the entire project to be finished by its required completion time.
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59.Total slack for the project is the difference between
a.LF time of last activity and the project required completion time.
b.EF time of last activity and the project required completion time.
c.ES time of last activity and the project required completion time.
d.LS time of last activity and the project required completion time.
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: a. Total slack for the project is the difference between EF time of last activity and the project
required completion time.
b.Total slack for the project is the difference between EF time of last activity and the project
required completion time.
c.Total slack for the project is the difference between EF time of last activity and the project
required completion time.
d.Total slack for the project is the difference between EF time of last activity and the project
required completion time.
60.Total Slack is sometimes called
a.drift.
b.ride.
c.float.
d.sink.
ANSWER: c
FEEDBACK: a. Total Slack is sometimes called float.
b.Total Slack is sometimes called float.
c.Total Slack is sometimes called float.
d.Total Slack is sometimes called float.
61.Total slack is calculated for each of the activities by finding the difference between
a.the ES of the activity and the LF of the activity or the difference between the EF and LS of the activity.
b.the EF of the activity and the LS of the activity or the difference between the ES and LF of the activity.
c.the EF of the activity and the LF of the activity or the difference between the ES and LS of the activity.
d.the ES of the activity and the LF of the activity or the difference between the ES and LF of the activity.
ANSWER: c
FEEDBACK: a. Total slack is calculated for each of the activities by finding the difference between the EF of
the activity and the LF of the activity or the difference between the ES and LS of the activity.
b.Total slack is calculated for each of the activities by finding the difference between the EF of
the activity and the LF of the activity or the difference between the ES and LS of the activity.
c.Total slack is calculated for each of the activities by finding the difference between the EF of
the activity and the LF of the activity or the difference between the ES and LS of the activity.
d.Total slack is calculated for each of the activities by finding the difference between the EF of
the activity and the LF of the activity or the difference between the ES and LS of the activity.
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62.Negative slack indicates a lack of slack over the entire project and the amount of time
a.an activity must be accelerated to complete the project by the required completion time.
b.an activity must be delayed to complete the project by the required completion time.
c.each activity on the critical must be accelerated to complete the project by the required completion time.
d.all activities in the project must be accelerated to complete the project by the required completion time.
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: a. Negative slack indicates a lack of slack over the entire project and the amount of time an
activity must be accelerated to complete the project by the required completion time.
b.Negative slack indicates a lack of slack over the entire project and the amount of time an
activity must be accelerated to complete the project by the required completion time.
c.Negative slack indicates a lack of slack over the entire project and the amount of time an
activity must be accelerated to complete the project by the required completion time.
d.Negative slack indicates a lack of slack over the entire project and the amount of time an
activity must be accelerated to complete the project by the required completion time.
63.Positive slack indicates the maximum amount of time
a.that the activities on the critical path should be accelerated to complete the project by the required completion
time.
b.that each of the activities in the project can be delayed without jeopardizing completion of the project by the
required completion time.
c.that the activities with the positive slack should be accelerated to complete the project by the required
completion time.
d.that the activities on a particular path can be delayed without jeopardizing completion of the project by the
required completion time.
ANSWER: d
FEEDBACK: a. Positive slack indicates the maximum amount of time that the activities on a particular path can
be delayed without jeopardizing completion of the project by the required completion time.
b.Positive slack indicates the maximum amount of time that the activities on a particular path can
be delayed without jeopardizing completion of the project by the required completion time.
c.Positive slack indicates the maximum amount of time that the activities on a particular path can
be delayed without jeopardizing completion of the project by the required completion time.
d.Positive slack indicates the maximum amount of time that the activities on a particular path can
be delayed without jeopardizing completion of the project by the required completion time.
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64.Free slack is the amount of time a specific activity can be
a.postponed without delaying the earliest start time of its immediately preceding activities.
b.postponed without delaying the earliest start time of its immediately succeeding activities.
c.accelerated without delaying the latest start time of its immediately succeeding activities.
d.accelerated without delaying the latest finish time of its immediately preceding activities.
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: a. Free slack is the amount of time a specific activity can be postponed without delaying the
earliest start time of its immediately succeeding activities.
b.Free slack is the amount of time a specific activity can be postponed without delaying the
earliest start time of its immediately succeeding activities.
c.Free slack is the amount of time a specific activity can be postponed without delaying the
earliest start time of its immediately succeeding activities.
d.Free slack is the amount of time a specific activity can be postponed without delaying the
earliest start time of its immediately succeeding activities.
65.Free slack is calculated by finding the lowest of the values of total slack for all the activities entering into a specific
activity and then
a.adding it from the values of total slack for the other activities also entering into that same activity.
b.subtracting it from the values of total slack for the other activities succeeding after that same activity.
c.subtracting it from the values of total slack for the other activities also entering into that same activity.
d.adding it from the values of total slack for the other activities succeeding after that same activity.
ANSWER: c
FEEDBACK: a. Free slack is calculated by finding the lowest of the values of total slack for all the activities
entering into a specific activity and then subtracting it from the values of total slack for the
other activities also entering into that same activity.
b.Free slack is calculated by finding the lowest of the values of total slack for all the activities
entering into a specific activity and then subtracting it from the values of total slack for the
other activities also entering into that same activity.
c.Free slack is calculated by finding the lowest of the values of total slack for all the activities
entering into a specific activity and then subtracting it from the values of total slack for the
other activities also entering into that same activity.
d.Free slack is calculated by finding the lowest of the values of total slack for all the activities
entering into a specific activity and then subtracting it from the values of total slack for the
other activities also entering into that same activity.
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66.The total completion time is 25 days. Task A is planned to take seven days. Task B is planned to take five days.
Task C is planned to take eight days. The tasks have a serial relationship. How much slack does the project have?
a.Negative 5 days slack.
b.Positive 5 days slack.
c.Positive 17 days slack.
d.Positive 3 days slack.
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: a. The total completion time is 25 days. The tasks are planned to take 20 days (7+5+8). The
project has 5 days of slack.
b.The total completion time is 25 days. The tasks are planned to take 20 days (7+5+8). The
project has 5 days of slack.
c.The total completion time is 25 days. The tasks are planned to take 20 days (7+5+8). The
project has 5 days of slack.
d.The total completion time is 25 days. The tasks are planned to take 20 days (7+5+8). The
project has 5 days of slack.
67.The estimated duration for each activity is indicated by a bar spanning the period
a.during which the activity is expected to be accomplished.
b.of the part of the activity that has more than one work resource assigned.
c.during which the activity has waiting time for the activity to be accomplished.
d.during which the project is expected to be accomplished.
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: a. The estimated duration for each activity is indicated by a bar spanning the period during which
the activity is expected to be accomplished.
b.The estimated duration for each activity is indicated by a bar spanning the period during which
the activity is expected to be accomplished.
c.The estimated duration for each activity is indicated by a bar spanning the period during which
the activity is expected to be accomplished.
d.The estimated duration for each activity is indicated by a bar spanning the period during which
the activity is expected to be accomplished.
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68.As the project progresses, the actual finish times (AFs) of completed activities will determine
a.the earliest start and earliest finish times for the remaining activities in the network diagram, as well as the
total slack.
b.the earliest start and earliest finish times for the completed activities in the network diagram, as well as the
total slack.
c.the latest start and latest finish times for the remaining activities in the network diagram, as well as the total
slack.
d.the latest start and latest finish times for the completed activities in the network diagram, as well as the total
slack.
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: a. As the project progresses, the actual finish times (AFs) of completed activities will determine
the earliest start and earliest finish times for the remaining activities in the network diagram, as
well as the total slack.
b.As the project progresses, the actual finish times (AFs) of completed activities will determine
the earliest start and earliest finish times for the remaining activities in the network diagram, as
well as the total slack.
c.As the project progresses, the actual finish times (AFs) of completed activities will determine
the earliest start and earliest finish times for the remaining activities in the network diagram, as
well as the total slack.
d.As the project progresses, the actual finish times (AFs) of completed activities will determine
the earliest start and earliest finish times for the remaining activities in the network diagram, as
well as the total slack.
69.The total completion time is 25 days. Task A is planned to take seven days. Task B is planned to take five days.
Task C is planned to take eight days. The tasks have a serial relationship. Task A takes nine days to be completed
instead of seven days. How much slack does the project have now that Task A is finished?
a.Negative 5 days slack.
b.Positive 5 days slack.
c.Positive 16 days slack.
d.Positive 3 days slack.
ANSWER: d
FEEDBACK: a. The total completion time is 25 days. The tasks were planned to take 20 days (7+5+8). Task
A’s actual finish time is 9 days. The expected time of the project is now 22 days (9+5+8).
The project has 3 days of slack.
b.The total completion time is 25 days. The tasks were planned to take 20 days (7+5+8). Task
A’s actual finish time is 9 days. The expected time of the project is now 22 days (9+5+8). The
project has 3 days of slack.
c.The total completion time is 25 days. The tasks were planned to take 20 days (7+5+8). Task
A’s actual finish time is 9 days. The expected time of the project is now 22 days (9+5+8). The
project has 3 days of slack.
d.The total completion time is 25 days. The tasks were planned to take 20 days (7+5+8). Task
A’s actual finish time is 9 days. The expected time of the project is now 22 days (9+5+8). The
project has 3 days of slack.
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70.The total completion time is 25 days. Task A is planned to take seven days. Task B is planned to take five days.
Task C is planned to take eight days. The tasks have a serial relationship. Task A takes nine days to be completed
instead of seven days. What are the ES and EF times for Task B now that Task A is complete?
a.ES = 9, EF = 14
b.ES = 7, EF = 12
c.ES = 5, EF = 14
d.ES = 5, EF = 12
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: a. The finish time for Task A is nine days. The ES for Task B is the same as the finish time for
Task A. The EF for Task B is the ES of Task B + Estimated Duration of Task B = 9+5 = 14
days.
b.The finish time for Task A is nine days. The ES for Task B is the same as the finish time for
Task A. The EF for Task B is the ES of Task B + Estimated Duration of Task B = 9+5 = 14
days.
c.The finish time for Task A is nine days. The ES for Task B is the same as the finish time for
Task A. The EF for Task B is the ES of Task B + Estimated Duration of Task B = 9+5 = 14
days.
d.The finish time for Task A is nine days. The ES for Task B is the same as the finish time for
Task A. The EF for Task B is the ES of Task B + Estimated Duration of Task B = 9+5 = 14
days.
71.The project control process involves all of the following except
a.regularly gathering data on project performance.
b.comparing actual performance to planned performance.
c.taking corrective action immediately if actual performance is behind planned performance.
d.having social gatherings with the project team.
ANSWER: d
FEEDBACK: a. The project control process involves regularly gathering data on project performance,
comparing actual performance to planned performance, and taking corrective action
immediately if actual performance is behind planned performance.
b.The project control process involves regularly gathering data on project performance,
comparing actual performance to planned performance, and taking corrective action
immediately if actual performance is behind planned performance.
c.The project control process involves regularly gathering data on project performance,
comparing actual performance to planned performance, and taking corrective action
immediately if actual performance is behind planned performance.
d.The project control process involves regularly gathering data on project performance,
comparing actual performance to planned performance, and taking corrective action
immediately if actual performance is behind planned performance.
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72.The project control process must occur regularly throughout the project and include all of the following except
a.Record information on changes to the project scope, schedule, and budget.
b.Gather data on actual performance.
c.Having a single inspection of the project’s deliverables at the end of the project.
d.Establish regular reporting meetings to compare actual to planned progress.
ANSWER: c
FEEDBACK: a. The project control process must occur regularly throughout the project and also:Establish
regular reporting meetings to compare actual to planned progress. Gather data on actual
performance.Record information on changes to the project scope, schedule, and budget.
b.The project control process must occur regularly throughout the project and also:Establish
regular reporting meetings to compare actual to planned progress. Gather data on actual
performance.Record information on changes to the project scope, schedule, and budget.
c.The project control process must occur regularly throughout the project and also:Establish
regular reporting meetings to compare actual to planned progress. Gather data on actual
performance.Record information on changes to the project scope, schedule, and budget.
d.The project control process must occur regularly throughout the project and also:Establish
regular reporting meetings to compare actual to planned progress. Gather data on actual
performance.Record information on changes to the project scope, schedule, and budget.
73.The key to effective project control is measuring actual progress and comparing it to planned progress on a timely
and regular basis and
a.taking any needed corrective action immediately.
b.leaving the project to self-correct.
c.fast tracking all the activities in the project until the project is ahead of schedule.
d.making sure the critical path doesn’t change.
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: a. The key to effective project control is measuring actual progress and comparing it to planned
progress on a timely and regular basis and taking any needed corrective action immediately.
b.The key to effective project control is measuring actual progress and comparing it to planned
progress on a timely and regular basis and taking any needed corrective action immediately.
c.The key to effective project control is measuring actual progress and comparing it to planned
progress on a timely and regular basis and taking any needed corrective action immediately.
d.The key to effective project control is measuring actual progress and comparing it to planned
progress on a timely and regular basis and taking any needed corrective action immediately.
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74.With respect to the project schedule, changes can result in any of the following except
a.the addition or deletion of activities.
b.the initial planning and sequencing of activities.
c.changes to estimated durations for specific activities.
d.a new required completion time for the project.
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: a. With respect to the project schedule, changes can result in the addition or deletion of activities,
resequencing of activities, changes to estimated durations for specific activities, or a new
required completion time for the project.
b.With respect to the project schedule, changes can result in the addition or deletion of activities,
resequencing of activities, changes to estimated durations for specific activities, or a new
required completion time for the project.
c.With respect to the project schedule, changes can result in the addition or deletion of activities,
resequencing of activities, changes to estimated durations for specific activities, or a new
required completion time for the project.
d.With respect to the project schedule, changes can result in the addition or deletion of activities,
resequencing of activities, changes to estimated durations for specific activities, or a new
required completion time for the project.
75.If the planned corrective actions do not result in an acceptable schedule, then
a.the project should be terminated.
b.the steps for schedule control need to be repeated.
c.the original project plan was best and should be used.
d.the customer should decide what should be done.
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: a. If the planned corrective actions do not result in an acceptable schedule, these steps need to be
repeated.
b.If the planned corrective actions do not result in an acceptable schedule, these steps need to be
repeated.
c.If the planned corrective actions do not result in an acceptable schedule, these steps need to be
repeated.
d.If the planned corrective actions do not result in an acceptable schedule, these steps need to be
repeated.
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76.A concentrated effort to accelerate project progress must be applied to the paths with negative slack to activities
that
a.are near term and those with long durations.
b.are short in duration and can be easily completed.
c.have the lowest cost.
d.are scheduled at the end of the project.
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: a. A concentrated effort to accelerate project progress must be applied to the paths with negative
slack to activities that are near term and those with long durations.
b.A concentrated effort to accelerate project progress must be applied to the paths with negative
slack to activities that are near term and those with long durations.
c.A concentrated effort to accelerate project progress must be applied to the paths with negative
slack to activities that are near term and those with long durations.
d.A concentrated effort to accelerate project progress must be applied to the paths with negative
slack to activities that are near term and those with long durations.
77.Eliminating negative slack by reducing durations of activities will involve a trade-off in the form of
a.no change in costs and an increase in scope.
b.a decrease in costs and an expansion in scope.
c.an increase in costs or a reduction in scope.
d.an decrease in costs and no change in scope.
ANSWER: c
FEEDBACK: a. Eliminating negative slack by reducing durations of activities will involve a trade-off in the form
of an increase in costs or a reduction in scope.
b.Eliminating negative slack by reducing durations of activities will involve a trade-off in the form
of an increase in costs or a reduction in scope.
c.Eliminating negative slack by reducing durations of activities will involve a trade-off in the form
of an increase in costs or a reduction in scope.
d.Eliminating negative slack by reducing durations of activities will involve a trade-off in the form
of an increase in costs or a reduction in scope.
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78.Schedule control involves four steps. Place these steps in their proper order by stating the letter sequence of their
proper order.
A.Analyzing the schedule to determine which areas may need corrective action
B.Recalculating the schedule to evaluate the effects of the planned corrective actions
C.Revising the plan to incorporate the chosen corrective actions
D.Deciding what specific corrective actions should be taken
a.A,B,C,D
b.A,D,C,B
c.D,A,C,B
d.D,A,B,C
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: a. Schedule control involves four steps:
1.Analyzing the schedule to determine which areas may need corrective action
2.Deciding what specific corrective actions should be taken
3.Revising the plan to incorporate the chosen corrective actions
4.Recalculating the schedule to evaluate the effects of the planned corrective actions
b.Schedule control involves four steps:
1.Analyzing the schedule to determine which areas may need corrective action
2.Deciding what specific corrective actions should be taken
3.Revising the plan to incorporate the chosen corrective actions
4.Recalculating the schedule to evaluate the effects of the planned corrective actions
c.Schedule control involves four steps:
1.Analyzing the schedule to determine which areas may need corrective action
2.Deciding what specific corrective actions should be taken
3.Revising the plan to incorporate the chosen corrective actions
4.Recalculating the schedule to evaluate the effects of the planned corrective actions
d.Schedule control involves four steps:
1.Analyzing the schedule to determine which areas may need corrective action
2.Deciding what specific corrective actions should be taken
3.Revising the plan to incorporate the chosen corrective actions
4.Recalculating the schedule to evaluate the effects of the planned corrective actions
79.Schedule control involves four steps. List the four steps in order.
ANSWER: Schedule control involves four steps:
1.Analyzing the schedule to determine which areas may need corrective action
2.Deciding what specific corrective actions should be taken
3.Revising the plan to incorporate the chosen corrective actions
4.Recalculating the schedule to evaluate the effects of the planned corrective actions
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80.Agile project management is an approach to product development time while risk through continuous
interaction between the customer and small self-organizing teams that produce increments of working product.
a.reduce, minimizing
b.increase, maximizing
c.reduce, maximizing
d.increase, minimizing
ANSWER: a
81.The project team member also referred to as the customer representative and responsible for defining the customer
requirements and product features and for ensuring that the development team delivers an end product with the
required features is the
a.Scrum master.
b.project manager.
c.product owner.
d.sprint timer.
ANSWER: c
82.The development team develops, delivers, and demonstrates a.the entire product
b.working product increments
c.final team presentations and meeting agendas
d.only those products not contracted yet
ANSWER: b
during a sprint.
83.As a part of the Scrum technique in agile project management, a sprint is usually one to four
a.days.
b.minutes.
c.weeks.
d.months.
ANSWER: c
84.The facilitator for the Scrum development process during a sprint whose primary job is to take actions to remove or
reduce any obstacles, barriers, or constraints that are impeding progress of the development team toward
accomplishing their work tasks and that may negatively impact the successful production and demonstration of a
deliverable working product increment by the end of the sprint time is the
a.Scrum master.
b.project manager.
c.product owner.
d.sprint timer.
ANSWER: a
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85.The Scrum master is team.
a.the same, has indirect
b.the same, has direct
c.not the same, has direct
d.not the same, does not have direct
ANSWER: d
as a project manager in that he responsibility for the people on the development
86.Describe the agile project management for a project where a Scrum master is facilitating the Scrum development
process for a software development project. Include a description of the six steps in the agile project management
process.
ANSWER: Answers will include the six steps of the agile project management process.
The agile project management process includes: a) establishing the rationale, description, funding
amount, and target completion date for the final end product (deliverable) and authorizing the project,
b) defining the product requirements and creating an ordered product backlog of prioritized specific
requirements and product features, c) having a sprint planning meeting and creating the sprint backlog
list, d) having a daily scrum meeting, also known as the daily standup and usually limited to 15 minutes,
e) having a sprint review meeting at the end of the sprint, and f) having a sprint retrospective meeting
at the end of the sprint.
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