Successful Project Management 7th Edition By Gido – Test Bank

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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.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Easy

QUESTION TYPE:  

True / False

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.15.05.01 – 1. Estimate the resources required for activities

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPROG: Communications

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Knowledge

DATE CREATED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

DATE MODIFIED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

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.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Easy

QUESTION TYPE:  

True / False

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.15.05.01 – 1. Estimate the resources required for activities

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPROG: Communications

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Knowledge

DATE CREATED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

DATE MODIFIED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

3. It is a good practice to have the person who will be responsible for performing activities in a project estimate the duration for other activities to be completed by other resources although the person might not have experience with those activities.

 

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.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Moderate

QUESTION TYPE:  

True / False

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.15.05.02 – 2. Estimate the duration for an activity

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPROG: Technology: Technology: – BUSPROG: Technology

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Comprehension

DATE CREATED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

DATE MODIFIED:  

2/18/2017 2:17 PM

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.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Moderate

QUESTION TYPE:  

True / False

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.15.05.02 – 2. Estimate the duration for an activity

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPROG: Technology: Technology: – BUSPROG: Technology

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Comprehension

DATE CREATED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

DATE MODIFIED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

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.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Moderate

QUESTION TYPE:  

True / False

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.15.05.02 – 2. Estimate the duration for an activity

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPROG: Technology: Technology: – BUSPROG: Technology

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Comprehension

DATE CREATED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

DATE MODIFIED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

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.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Easy

QUESTION TYPE:  

True / False

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.15.05.02 – 2. Estimate the duration for an activity

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPROG: Communications

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Knowledge

DATE CREATED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

DATE MODIFIED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

7. The estimated duration should be aggressive and 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.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Easy

QUESTION TYPE:  

True / False

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.15.05.02 – 2. Estimate the duration for an activity

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPROG: Communications

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Knowledge

DATE CREATED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

DATE MODIFIED:  

2/18/2017 2:18 PM

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.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Moderate

QUESTION TYPE:  

True / False

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.15.05.02 – 2. Estimate the duration for an activity

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPROG: Technology: Technology: – BUSPROG: Technology

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Comprehension

DATE CREATED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

DATE MODIFIED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

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.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Moderate

QUESTION TYPE:  

True / False

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.15.05.02 – 2. Estimate the duration for an activity

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPROG: Technology: Technology: – BUSPROG: Technology

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Comprehension

DATE CREATED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

DATE MODIFIED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

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.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Easy

QUESTION TYPE:  

True / False

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.15.05.02 – 2. Estimate the duration for an activity

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPROG: Communications

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Knowledge

DATE CREATED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

DATE MODIFIED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

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.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Easy

QUESTION TYPE:  

True / False

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.15.05.02 – 2. Estimate the duration for an activity

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPROG: Communications

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Knowledge

DATE CREATED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

DATE MODIFIED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

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.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Easy

QUESTION TYPE:  

True / False

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.15.05.02 – 2. Estimate the duration for an activity

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPROG: Communications

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Knowledge

DATE CREATED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

DATE MODIFIED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

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.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Easy

QUESTION TYPE:  

True / False

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.15.05.03 – 3. Determine the earliest start and finish times for activities

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPROG: Communications

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Knowledge

DATE CREATED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

DATE MODIFIED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

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.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Easy

QUESTION TYPE:  

True / False

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.15.05.03 – 3. Determine the earliest start and finish times for activities

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPROG: Ethics

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Knowledge

DATE CREATED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

DATE MODIFIED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

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.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Easy

QUESTION TYPE:  

True / False

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.15.05.04 – 4. Determine the latest start and finish times for activities

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPORG: Comprehension – BUSPORG:Comprehension

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Knowledge

DATE CREATED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

DATE MODIFIED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

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.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Easy

QUESTION TYPE:  

True / False

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.15.05.05 – 5. Explain and determine total slack

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPORG: Comprehension – BUSPORG:Comprehension

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Knowledge

DATE CREATED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

DATE MODIFIED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

17. A Gantt chart is the often the name for the network diagram tool for looping and laddering.

 

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.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Easy

QUESTION TYPE:  

True / False

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.15.05.06 – 6. Prepare a project schedule

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPROG: Communications

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Knowledge

DATE CREATED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

DATE MODIFIED:  

2/18/2017 2:22 PM

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.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Easy

QUESTION TYPE:  

True / False

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.15.05.07 – 7. Identify and explain the critical path

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPROG: Communications

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Knowledge

DATE CREATED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

DATE MODIFIED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

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.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Easy

QUESTION TYPE:  

True / False

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.15.05.07 – 7. Identify and explain the critical path

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPROG: Communications

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Knowledge

DATE CREATED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

DATE MODIFIED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

20. The project control process starts with establishing a baseline plan that shows how the project scope will be accomplished beyond the 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.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Easy

QUESTION TYPE:  

True / False

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.15.05.08 – 8. Discuss the project control process

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPROG: Communications

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Knowledge

DATE CREATED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

DATE MODIFIED:  

2/18/2017 2:28 PM

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.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Easy

QUESTION TYPE:  

True / False

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.15.05.08 – 8. Discuss the project control process

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPROG: Communications

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Knowledge

DATE CREATED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

DATE MODIFIED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

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.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Easy

QUESTION TYPE:  

True / False

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.15.05.08 – 8. Discuss the project control process

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPROG: Communications

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Knowledge

DATE CREATED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

DATE MODIFIED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

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.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Moderate

QUESTION TYPE:  

True / False

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.15.05.08 – 8. Discuss the project control process

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPROG: Technology: Technology: – BUSPROG: Technology

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Comprehension

DATE CREATED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

DATE MODIFIED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

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.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Easy

QUESTION TYPE:  

True / False

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.15.05.09 – 9. Develop updated schedules based on actual progress and changes

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPROG: Communications

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Knowledge

DATE CREATED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

DATE MODIFIED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

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.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Easy

QUESTION TYPE:  

True / False

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.15.05.09 – 9. Develop updated schedules based on actual progress and changes

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPROG: Communications

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Knowledge

DATE CREATED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

DATE MODIFIED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

26. Changes requested early in the project always have more 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.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Easy

QUESTION TYPE:  

True / False

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.15.05.09 – 9. Develop updated schedules based on actual progress and changes

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPROG: Technology: Technology: – BUSPROG: Technology

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Comprehension

DATE CREATED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

DATE MODIFIED:  

2/18/2017 2:30 PM

27. When the customer requests a change, the contractor or project team should go ahead with the work without customer approval of any budget or schedule changes.

 

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.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Easy

QUESTION TYPE:  

True / False

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.15.05.09 – 9. Develop updated schedules based on actual progress and changes

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPROG: Technology: Technology: – BUSPROG: Technology

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Comprehension

DATE CREATED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

DATE MODIFIED:  

2/18/2017 2:31 PM

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.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Easy

QUESTION TYPE:  

True / False

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.15.05.10 – 10. Discuss and apply approaches to control the project schedule

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPROG: Communications

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Knowledge

DATE CREATED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

DATE MODIFIED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

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.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Moderate

QUESTION TYPE:  

True / False

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.15.05.10 – 10. Discuss and apply approaches to control the project schedule

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPROG: Technology: Technology: – BUSPROG: Technology

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Comprehension

DATE CREATED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

DATE MODIFIED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

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.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Moderate

QUESTION TYPE:  

True / False

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.15.05.10 – 10. Discuss and apply approaches to control the project schedule

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPORG: Comprehension – BUSPORG:Comprehension

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Comprehension

DATE CREATED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

DATE MODIFIED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

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.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Easy

QUESTION TYPE:  

Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.15.05.01 – 1. Estimate the resources required for activities

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPROG: Communications

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Knowledge

DATE CREATED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

DATE MODIFIED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

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.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Moderate

QUESTION TYPE:  

Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.15.05.01 – 1. Estimate the resources required for activities

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPROG: Technology: Technology: – BUSPROG: Technology

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Comprehension

DATE CREATED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

DATE MODIFIED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

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.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Moderate

QUESTION TYPE:  

Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.15.05.01 – 1. Estimate the resources required for activities

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPROG: Technology: Technology: – BUSPROG: Technology

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Comprehension

DATE CREATED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

DATE MODIFIED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

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 is, the members of the project team who may be utilized full time or part time during the 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.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Moderate

QUESTION TYPE:  

Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.15.05.01 – 1. Estimate the resources required for activities

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPROG: Technology: Technology: – BUSPROG: Technology

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Comprehension

DATE CREATED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

DATE MODIFIED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

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.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Moderate

QUESTION TYPE:  

Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.15.05.01 – 1. Estimate the resources required for activities

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPROG: Technology: Technology: – BUSPROG: Technology

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Comprehension

DATE CREATED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

DATE MODIFIED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

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.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Moderate

QUESTION TYPE:  

Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.15.05.01 – 1. Estimate the resources required for activities

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPROG: Technology: Technology: – BUSPROG: Technology

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Comprehension

DATE CREATED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

DATE MODIFIED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

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.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Moderate

QUESTION TYPE:  

Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.15.05.02 – 2. Estimate the duration for an activity

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPORG: Comprehension – BUSPORG:Comprehension

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Comprehension

DATE CREATED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

DATE MODIFIED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

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.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Moderate

QUESTION TYPE:  

Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.15.05.02 – 2. Estimate the duration for an activity

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPROG: Technology: Technology: – BUSPROG: Technology

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Comprehension

DATE CREATED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

DATE MODIFIED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

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.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Moderate

QUESTION TYPE:  

Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.15.05.02 – 2. Estimate the duration for an activity

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPROG: Technology: Technology: – BUSPROG: Technology

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Comprehension

DATE CREATED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

DATE MODIFIED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

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.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Moderate

QUESTION TYPE:  

Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.15.05.02 – 2. Estimate the duration for an activity

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPROG: Technology: Technology: – BUSPROG: Technology

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Comprehension

DATE CREATED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

DATE MODIFIED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

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.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Moderate

QUESTION TYPE:  

Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.15.05.02 – 2. Estimate the duration for an activity

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPROG: Technology: Technology: – BUSPROG: Technology

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Comprehension

DATE CREATED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

DATE MODIFIED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

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.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Moderate

QUESTION TYPE:  

Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.15.05.02 – 2. Estimate the duration for an activity

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPORG: Comprehension – BUSPORG:Comprehension

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Comprehension

DATE CREATED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

DATE MODIFIED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

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.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Easy

QUESTION TYPE:  

Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.15.05.03 – 3. Determine the earliest start and finish times for activities

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPROG: Communications

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Knowledge

DATE CREATED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

DATE MODIFIED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

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.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Moderate

QUESTION TYPE:  

Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.15.05.03 – 3. Determine the earliest start and finish times for activities

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPORG: Comprehension – BUSPORG:Comprehension

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Comprehension

DATE CREATED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

DATE MODIFIED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

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.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Moderate

QUESTION TYPE:  

Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.15.05.03 – 3. Determine the earliest start and finish times for activities

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPORG: Comprehension – BUSPORG:Comprehension

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Comprehension

DATE CREATED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

DATE MODIFIED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

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.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Moderate

QUESTION TYPE:  

Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.15.05.03 – 3. Determine the earliest start and finish times for activities

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPORG: Comprehension – BUSPORG:Comprehension

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Comprehension

DATE CREATED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

DATE MODIFIED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

47. The earliest start time for a specific activity must be ____ the latest of all the earliest finish times of all the activities leading directly into that specific activity.

 

a. 

earlier than

 

b. 

the same as

 

c. 

the same as or later than

 

d. 

later than

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.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Moderate

QUESTION TYPE:  

Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.15.05.03 – 3. Determine the earliest start and finish times for activities

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPORG: Comprehension – BUSPORG:Comprehension

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Comprehension

DATE CREATED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

DATE MODIFIED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

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.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Moderate

QUESTION TYPE:  

Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.15.05.03 – 3. Determine the earliest start and finish times for activities

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPORG: Comprehension – BUSPORG:Comprehension

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Application

DATE CREATED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

DATE MODIFIED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

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.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Moderate

QUESTION TYPE:  

Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.15.05.03 – 3. Determine the earliest start and finish times for activities

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPORG: Comprehension – BUSPORG:Comprehension

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Application

DATE CREATED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

DATE MODIFIED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

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.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Moderate

QUESTION TYPE:  

Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.15.05.03 – 3. Determine the earliest start and finish times for activities

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPORG: Comprehension – BUSPORG:Comprehension

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Application

DATE CREATED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

DATE MODIFIED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

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.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Moderate

QUESTION TYPE:  

Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.15.05.03 – 3. Determine the earliest start and finish times for activities

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPORG: Comprehension – BUSPORG:Comprehension

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Application

DATE CREATED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

DATE MODIFIED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

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.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Moderate

QUESTION TYPE:  

Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.15.05.04 – 4. Determine the latest start and finish times for activities

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPORG: Comprehension – BUSPORG:Comprehension

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Comprehension

DATE CREATED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

DATE MODIFIED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

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.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Moderate

QUESTION TYPE:  

Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.15.05.04 – 4. Determine the latest start and finish times for activities

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPORG: Comprehension – BUSPORG:Comprehension

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Comprehension

DATE CREATED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

DATE MODIFIED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

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.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Moderate

QUESTION TYPE:  

Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.15.05.04 – 4. Determine the latest start and finish times for activities

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPORG: Comprehension – BUSPORG:Comprehension

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Comprehension

DATE CREATED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

DATE MODIFIED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

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.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Moderate

QUESTION TYPE:  

Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.15.05.04 – 4. Determine the latest start and finish times for activities

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPORG: Comprehension – BUSPORG:Comprehension

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Application

DATE CREATED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

DATE MODIFIED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

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.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Moderate

QUESTION TYPE:  

Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.15.05.04 – 4. Determine the latest start and finish times for activities

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPORG: Comprehension – BUSPORG:Comprehension

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Application

DATE CREATED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

DATE MODIFIED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

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.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Moderate

QUESTION TYPE:  

Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.15.05.04 – 4. Determine the latest start and finish times for activities

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPORG: Comprehension – BUSPORG:Comprehension

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Application

DATE CREATED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

DATE MODIFIED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

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.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Moderate

QUESTION TYPE:  

Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.15.05.04 – 4. Determine the latest start and finish times for activities

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPORG: Comprehension – BUSPORG:Comprehension

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Application

DATE CREATED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

DATE MODIFIED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

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.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Moderate

QUESTION TYPE:  

Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.15.05.05 – 5. Explain and determine total slack

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPORG: Comprehension – BUSPORG:Comprehension

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Comprehension

DATE CREATED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

DATE MODIFIED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

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.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Moderate

QUESTION TYPE:  

Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.15.05.05 – 5. Explain and determine total slack

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPORG: Comprehension – BUSPORG:Comprehension

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Knowledge

DATE CREATED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

DATE MODIFIED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

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.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Moderate

QUESTION TYPE:  

Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.15.05.05 – 5. Explain and determine total slack

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPORG: Comprehension – BUSPORG:Comprehension

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Comprehension

DATE CREATED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

DATE MODIFIED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

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.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Moderate

QUESTION TYPE:  

Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.15.05.05 – 5. Explain and determine total slack

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPORG: Comprehension – BUSPORG:Comprehension

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Comprehension

DATE CREATED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

DATE MODIFIED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

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.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Moderate

QUESTION TYPE:  

Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.15.05.05 – 5. Explain and determine total slack

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPORG: Comprehension – BUSPORG:Comprehension

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Comprehension

DATE CREATED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

DATE MODIFIED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

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.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Moderate

QUESTION TYPE:  

Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.15.05.05 – 5. Explain and determine total slack

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPORG: Comprehension – BUSPORG:Comprehension

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Comprehension

DATE CREATED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

DATE MODIFIED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

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.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Moderate

QUESTION TYPE:  

Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.15.05.05 – 5. Explain and determine total slack

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPORG: Comprehension – BUSPORG:Comprehension

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Comprehension

DATE CREATED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

DATE MODIFIED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

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.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Moderate

QUESTION TYPE:  

Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.15.05.05 – 5. Explain and determine total slack

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPORG: Comprehension – BUSPORG:Comprehension

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Application

DATE CREATED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

DATE MODIFIED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

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.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Moderate

QUESTION TYPE:  

Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.15.05.06 – 6. Prepare a project schedule

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPROG: Technology: Technology: – BUSPROG: Technology

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Comprehension

DATE CREATED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

DATE MODIFIED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

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.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Moderate

QUESTION TYPE:  

Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.15.05.06 – 6. Prepare a project schedule

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPROG: Technology: Technology: – BUSPROG: Technology

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Comprehension

DATE CREATED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

DATE MODIFIED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

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.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Moderate

QUESTION TYPE:  

Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.15.05.06 – 6. Prepare a project schedule

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPORG: Comprehension – BUSPORG:Comprehension

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Application

DATE CREATED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

DATE MODIFIED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

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.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Moderate

QUESTION TYPE:  

Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.15.05.06 – 6. Prepare a project schedule

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPORG: Comprehension – BUSPORG:Comprehension

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Application

DATE CREATED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

DATE MODIFIED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

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.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Moderate

QUESTION TYPE:  

Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.15.05.08 – 8. Discuss the project control process

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPROG: Technology: Technology: – BUSPROG: Technology

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Analysis

DATE CREATED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

DATE MODIFIED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

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.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Moderate

QUESTION TYPE:  

Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.15.05.08 – 8. Discuss the project control process

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPROG: Technology: Technology: – BUSPROG: Technology

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Analysis

DATE CREATED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

DATE MODIFIED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

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.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Moderate

QUESTION TYPE:  

Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.15.05.08 – 8. Discuss the project control process

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPROG: Technology: Technology: – BUSPROG: Technology

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Comprehension

DATE CREATED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

DATE MODIFIED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

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.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Moderate

QUESTION TYPE:  

Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.15.05.09 – 9. Develop updated schedules based on actual progress and changes

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPROG: Technology: Technology: – BUSPROG: Technology

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Comprehension

DATE CREATED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

DATE MODIFIED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

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.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Moderate

QUESTION TYPE:  

Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.15.05.10 – 10. Discuss and apply approaches to control the project schedule

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPROG: Ethics

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Evaluation

DATE CREATED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

DATE MODIFIED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

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.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Moderate

QUESTION TYPE:  

Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.15.05.10 – 10. Discuss and apply approaches to control the project schedule

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPROG: Technology: Technology: – BUSPROG: Technology

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Comprehension

DATE CREATED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

DATE MODIFIED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

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.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Moderate

QUESTION TYPE:  

Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.15.05.10 – 10. Discuss and apply approaches to control the project schedule

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPORG: Comprehension – BUSPORG:Comprehension

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Comprehension

DATE CREATED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

DATE MODIFIED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

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

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Moderate

QUESTION TYPE:  

Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.15.05.10 – 10. Discuss and apply approaches to control the project schedule

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPORG: Comprehension – BUSPORG:Comprehension

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Evaluation

DATE CREATED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

DATE MODIFIED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

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

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Moderate

QUESTION TYPE:  

Subjective Short Answer

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.15.05.10 – 10. Discuss and apply approaches to control the project schedule

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPROG: Technology: Technology: – BUSPROG: Technology

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Comprehension

DATE CREATED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

DATE MODIFIED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

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

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Easy

QUESTION TYPE:  

Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.15.05.11 – 11. Explain agile project management

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPROG: Communications

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Knowledge

DATE CREATED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

DATE MODIFIED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

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

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Easy

QUESTION TYPE:  

Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.15.05.11 – 11. Explain agile project management

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPROG: Communications

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Knowledge

DATE CREATED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

DATE MODIFIED:  

2/18/2017 2:46 PM

82. The development team develops, delivers, and demonstrates ____ during a sprint.

 

a. 

the entire product

 

b. 

working product increments

 

c. 

final team presentations and meeting agendas

 

d. 

only those products not contracted yet

ANSWER:  

b

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Easy

QUESTION TYPE:  

Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.15.05.11 – 11. Explain agile project management

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPROG: Communications

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Knowledge

DATE CREATED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

DATE MODIFIED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

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

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Easy

QUESTION TYPE:  

Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.15.05.11 – 11. Explain agile project management

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPROG: Communications

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Knowledge

DATE CREATED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

DATE MODIFIED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

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

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Easy

QUESTION TYPE:  

Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.15.05.11 – 11. Explain agile project management

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPROG: Communications

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Knowledge

DATE CREATED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

DATE MODIFIED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

85. The Scrum master is ____ as a project manager in that he ____ responsibility for the people on the development 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

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Moderate

QUESTION TYPE:  

Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.15.05.11 – 11. Explain agile project management

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPROG: Technology: Technology: – BUSPROG: Technology

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Comprehension

DATE CREATED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

DATE MODIFIED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

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. 

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Challenging

QUESTION TYPE:  

Subjective Short Answer

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.15.05.11 – 11. Explain agile project management

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPROG: Technology: Technology: – BUSPROG: Technology

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Comprehension

DATE CREATED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

DATE MODIFIED:  

4/5/2016 10:13 AM

87. The overall window of time in which a project must be completed is defined by its ____ time and ____ time.

 

a. 

earliest start, earliest finish

 

b. 

latest start, latest finish

 

c. 

estimated start, required completion

 

d. 

critical, most critical

ANSWER:  

c

FEEDBACK:  

 

a. 

The overall window of time in which a project must be completed is defined by its estimated start time and required completion time.

 

b. 

The overall window of time in which a project must be completed is defined by its estimated start time and required completion time.

 

c. 

The overall window of time in which a project must be completed is defined by its estimated start time and required completion time.

 

d. 

The overall window of time in which a project must be completed is defined by its estimated start time and required completion time.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Difficulty: Moderate

QUESTION TYPE:  

Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.18.05.03 – Determine the earliest start and finish times for activities

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPROG: Analytic

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Evaluation

DATE CREATED:  

2/18/2017 2:47 PM

DATE MODIFIED:  

2/18/2017 2:49 PM

88. The ____ and ____ times are determined by calculating forward through the network.

 

a. 

ES, EF

 

b. 

LS, LF  

 

c. 

ES, LS

 

d. 

EF, LF

ANSWER:  

a

FEEDBACK:  

 

a. 

The ES and EF times are determined by calculating forward through the network.

 

b. 

The ES and EF times are determined by calculating forward through the network.

 

c. 

The ES and EF times are determined by calculating forward through the network.

 

d. 

The ES and EF times are determined by calculating forward through the network.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Difficulty: Moderate

QUESTION TYPE:  

Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.18.05.03 – Determine the earliest start and finish times for activities

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPROG: Analytic

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Comprehension

DATE CREATED:  

2/18/2017 2:50 PM

DATE MODIFIED:  

2/18/2017 2:52 PM

89. Calculate the latest start for Task D if one of its successors, Task F, has a latest start on day 12, its other successor, Task E, has a latest start on day 12, and the duration of Task D is 2 days.

 

a. 

day 14

 

b. 

day 10

 

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.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Difficulty: Moderate

QUESTION TYPE:  

Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.18.05.04 – Determine the latest start and finish times for activities

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPROG: Analytic

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Analysis

DATE CREATED:  

2/18/2017 2:54 PM

DATE MODIFIED:  

2/18/2017 2:59 PM

90. Earliest finish time (EF) is calculated ____.

 

a. 

by dividing the activity’s latest finish time by the activity’s earliest start time.      

 

b. 

by multiplying the activity’s duration estimate with the activity’s latest finish time.

 

c. 

by adding the activity’s duration estimate to the activity’s earliest start time.

 

d. 

by subtracting the activity’s duration estimate from the activity’s latest finish time.

ANSWER:  

c

FEEDBACK:  

 

a. 

Earliest finish time (EF) is calculated by adding the activity’s duration estimate to the activity’s earliest start time

 

b. 

Earliest finish time (EF) is calculated by adding the activity’s duration estimate to the activity’s earliest start time

 

c. 

Earliest finish time (EF) is calculated by adding the activity’s duration estimate to the activity’s earliest start time

 

d. 

Earliest finish time (EF) is calculated by adding the activity’s duration estimate to the activity’s earliest start time

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Difficulty: Moderate

QUESTION TYPE:  

Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.18.05.03 – Determine the earliest start and finish times for activities

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPROG: Analytic

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Analysis

DATE CREATED:  

2/18/2017 2:52 PM

DATE MODIFIED:  

2/18/2017 2:53 PM

91. ____ time is the latest time by which a particular activity must be finished in order for the entire project to be completed by its required completion time.

 

a. 

Earliest start     

 

b. 

Earliest finish

 

c. 

Latest start

 

d. 

Latest finish

ANSWER:  

d

FEEDBACK:  

 

a. 

Latest finish time is the latest time by which a particular activity must be finished in order for the entire project to be completed by its required completion time.

 

b. 

Latest finish time is the latest time by which a particular activity must be finished in order for the entire project to be completed by its required completion time.

 

c. 

Latest finish time is the latest time by which a particular activity must be finished in order for the entire project to be completed by its required completion time.

 

d. 

Latest finish time is the latest time by which a particular activity must be finished in order for the entire project to be completed by its required completion time.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Difficulty: Moderate

QUESTION TYPE:  

Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.18.05.04 – Determine the latest start and finish times for activities

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPROG: Analytic

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Comprehension

DATE CREATED:  

2/18/2017 2:59 PM

DATE MODIFIED:  

2/18/2017 3:02 PM

92. The ____ and ____ times are determined by working through the network diagram from the end of the project to the beginning of the project.

 

a. 

ES, EF

 

b. 

LF, LS

 

c. 

ES, LS

 

d. 

EF, LF

ANSWER:  

b

FEEDBACK:  

 

a. 

The LF and LS times are determined by working through the network diagram from the end of the project to the beginning of the project.

 

b. 

The LF and LS times are determined by working through the network diagram from the end of the project to the beginning of the project.

 

c. 

The LF and LS times are determined by working through the network diagram from the end of the project to the beginning of the project.

 

d. 

The LF and LS times are determined by working through the network diagram from the end of the project to the beginning of the project.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Difficulty: Moderate

QUESTION TYPE:  

Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.18.05.04 – Determine the latest start and finish times for activities

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPROG: Analytic

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Comprehension

DATE CREATED:  

2/18/2017 3:02 PM

DATE MODIFIED:  

2/18/2017 3:04 PM

93. If ____ is positive, it represents the maximum amount of time that the activities on a particular path can be delayed without jeopardizing completion of the project by its required completion time.

 

a. 

total time

 

b. 

free time

 

c. 

total slack

 

d. 

cumulative slack

ANSWER:  

c

FEEDBACK:  

 

a. 

If total slack is positive, it represents the maximum amount of time that the activities on a particular path can be delayed without jeopardizing completion of the project by its required completion time.

 

b. 

If total slack is positive, it represents the maximum amount of time that the activities on a particular path can be delayed without jeopardizing completion of the project by its required completion time.

 

c. 

If total slack is positive, it represents the maximum amount of time that the activities on a particular path can be delayed without jeopardizing completion of the project by its required completion time.

 

d. 

If total slack is positive, it represents the maximum amount of time that the activities on a particular path can be delayed without jeopardizing completion of the project by its required completion time.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Difficulty: Moderate

QUESTION TYPE:  

Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.18.05.05 – Explain and determine total slack

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPROG: Analytic

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Evaluation

DATE CREATED:  

2/18/2017 3:04 PM

DATE MODIFIED:  

2/18/2017 3:06 PM

94. Total slack is calculated by ____.

 

a. 

subtracting the activity’s duration estimate from the activity’s latest finish time

 

b. 

adding the activity’s duration estimate to the activity’s earliest start time

 

c. 

finding the relative difference between values of free slack for activities entering into the same activity.

 

d. 

subtracting the activity’s earliest finish (or start) time from its latest finish (or start) time.

ANSWER:  

d

FEEDBACK:  

 

a. 

Total slack is calculated by subtracting the activity’s earliest finish (or start) time from its latest finish (or start) time.

 

b. 

Total slack is calculated by subtracting the activity’s earliest finish (or start) time from its latest finish (or start) time.

 

c. 

Total slack is calculated by subtracting the activity’s earliest finish (or start) time from its latest finish (or start) time.

 

d. 

Total slack is calculated by subtracting the activity’s earliest finish (or start) time from its latest finish (or start) time.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Difficulty: Moderate

QUESTION TYPE:  

Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.18.05.05 – Explain and determine total slack

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPROG: Analytic

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Evaluation

DATE CREATED:  

2/18/2017 3:06 PM

DATE MODIFIED:  

2/18/2017 3:08 PM

95. 

____ can sometimes be used for projects that have a set of activities that are repeated several times.

 

a. 

Truncation

 

b. 

Looping

 

c. 

Laddering

 

d. 

Transitions

ANSWER:  

c

FEEDBACK:  

 

a. 

Laddering can sometimes be used for projects that have a set of activities that are repeated several times.

 

b. 

Laddering can sometimes be used for projects that have a set of activities that are repeated several times.

 

c. 

Laddering can sometimes be used for projects that have a set of activities that are repeated several times.

 

d. 

Laddering can sometimes be used for projects that have a set of activities that are repeated several times.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Difficulty: Moderate

QUESTION TYPE:  

Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.18.05.06 – Prepare a project schedule

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPROG: Analytic

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Comprehension

DATE CREATED:  

2/18/2017 3:08 PM

DATE MODIFIED:  

2/18/2017 3:13 PM

96. 

A project management planning tool, or methodology, called the ____ is often used to help plan, execute, and control IS development projects.

 

a. 

software planner

 

b. 

systems development life cycle

 

c. 

software development learning curve

 

d. 

systems development life circle

ANSWER:  

b

FEEDBACK:  

 

a. 

A project management planning tool, or methodology, called the systems development life cycle is often used to help plan, execute, and control IS development projects.

 

b. 

A project management planning tool, or methodology, called the systems development life cycle is often used to help plan, execute, and control IS development projects.

 

c. 

A project management planning tool, or methodology, called the systems development life cycle is often used to help plan, execute, and control IS development projects.

 

d. 

A project management planning tool, or methodology, called the systems development life cycle is often used to help plan, execute, and control IS development projects.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Difficulty: Moderate

QUESTION TYPE:  

Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.18.05.06 – Prepare a project schedule

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPROG: Reflective Thinking

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Comprehension

DATE CREATED:  

2/18/2017 3:10 PM

DATE MODIFIED:  

2/18/2017 3:12 PM

97. 

During which phase of the SDLC is data gathered and analyzed, and problems and opportunities clearly defined?

 

a. 

Problem definition

 

b. 

System analysis

 

c. 

System design

 

d. 

System development

ANSWER:  

a

FEEDBACK:  

 

a. 

During the Problem definition phase of the SDLC is data gathered and analyzed, and problems and opportunities clearly defined.

 

b. 

During the Problem definition phase of the SDLC is data gathered and analyzed, and problems and opportunities clearly defined.

 

c. 

During the Problem definition phase of the SDLC is data gathered and analyzed, and problems and opportunities clearly defined.

 

d. 

During the Problem definition phase of the SDLC is data gathered and analyzed, and problems and opportunities clearly defined.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Difficulty: Moderate

QUESTION TYPE:  

Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.18.05.06 – Prepare a project schedule

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPROG: Reflective Thinking

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Comprehension

DATE CREATED:  

2/18/2017 3:13 PM

DATE MODIFIED:  

2/18/2017 3:14 PM

98. 

During which phase of the SDLC does the development team define the scope of the system to be developed, interview potential users, study the existing system, and define user requirements?

 

a. 

Problem definition

 

b. 

System analysis

 

c. 

System design

 

d. 

System development

ANSWER:  

b

FEEDBACK:  

 

a. 

During the System analysis phase of the SDLC does the development team define the scope of the system to be developed, interview potential users, study the existing system, and define user requirements.

 

b. 

During the System analysis phase of the SDLC does the development team define the scope of the system to be developed, interview potential users, study the existing system, and define user requirements.

 

c. 

During the System analysis phase of the SDLC does the development team define the scope of the system to be developed, interview potential users, study the existing system, and define user requirements.

 

d. 

During the System analysis phase of the SDLC does the development team define the scope of the system to be developed, interview potential users, study the existing system, and define user requirements.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Difficulty: Moderate

QUESTION TYPE:  

Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.18.05.06 – Prepare a project schedule

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPROG: Reflective Thinking

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Comprehension

DATE CREATED:  

2/18/2017 3:15 PM

DATE MODIFIED:  

2/18/2017 3:18 PM

99. 

During which phase of the SDLC is hardware purchased, while software is purchased, customized, or developed?

 

a. 

System analysis

 

b. 

System design

 

c. 

System development

 

d. 

System implementation

ANSWER:  

c

FEEDBACK:  

 

a. 

During the System development phase of the SDLC is hardware purchased, while software is purchased, customized, or developed

 

b. 

During the System development phase of the SDLC is hardware purchased, while software is purchased, customized, or developed

 

c. 

During the System development phase of the SDLC is hardware purchased, while software is purchased, customized, or developed

 

d. 

During the System development phase of the SDLC is hardware purchased, while software is purchased, customized, or developed

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Difficulty: Moderate

QUESTION TYPE:  

Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.18.05.06 – Prepare a project schedule

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPROG: Reflective Thinking

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Comprehension

DATE CREATED:  

2/18/2017 3:18 PM

DATE MODIFIED:  

2/18/2017 3:19 PM

100. 

____ is a timetable for a plan and, therefore, cannot be established until the plan has been developed.

 

a. 

A schedule

 

b. 

An objective

 

c. 

An activity

 

d. 

A network

ANSWER:  

a

FEEDBACK:  

 

a. 

A schedule is a timetable for a plan and, therefore, cannot be established until the plan has been developed.

 

b. 

A schedule is a timetable for a plan and, therefore, cannot be established until the plan has been developed.

 

c. 

A schedule is a timetable for a plan and, therefore, cannot be established until the plan has been developed.

 

d. 

A schedule is a timetable for a plan and, therefore, cannot be established until the plan has been developed.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Difficulty: Moderate

QUESTION TYPE:  

Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.18.05.06 – Prepare a project schedule

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPROG: Reflective Thinking

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Comprehension

DATE CREATED:  

2/18/2017 3:20 PM

DATE MODIFIED:  

2/18/2017 3:25 PM

101. 

The longest path of activities from the beginning to the end of a project is called the ____ path..

 

a. 

value

 

b. 

noncritical

 

c. 

critical

 

d. 

float

ANSWER:  

c

FEEDBACK:  

 

a. 

The longest path of activities from the beginning to the end of a project is called the critical path..

 

b. 

The longest path of activities from the beginning to the end of a project is called the critical path..

 

c. 

The longest path of activities from the beginning to the end of a project is called the critical path..

 

d. 

The longest path of activities from the beginning to the end of a project is called the critical path..

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Difficulty: Easy

QUESTION TYPE:  

Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.18.05.07 – Identify and explain the critical path

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPROG: Communication – Communication

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Knowledge

DATE CREATED:  

2/18/2017 3:22 PM

DATE MODIFIED:  

2/18/2017 3:23 PM

102. 

Those paths with positive values of total slack are sometimes referred to as ____ paths.

 

a. 

normal

 

b. 

beta

 

c. 

float

 

d. 

noncritical

ANSWER:  

d

FEEDBACK:  

 

a. 

Those paths with positive values of total slack are sometimes referred to as noncritical paths

 

b. 

Those paths with positive values of total slack are sometimes referred to as noncritical paths

 

c. 

Those paths with positive values of total slack are sometimes referred to as noncritical paths

 

d. 

Those paths with positive values of total slack are sometimes referred to as noncritical paths

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Difficulty: Easy

QUESTION TYPE:  

Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.18.05.07 – Identify and explain the critical path

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPROG: Communication – Communication

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Knowledge

DATE CREATED:  

2/18/2017 3:26 PM

DATE MODIFIED:  

2/18/2017 3:28 PM

103. 

___ is the amount of time a particular activity can be delayed without delaying the earliest start time of its immediately succeeding activities.

 

a. 

Free time

 

b. 

Free slack

 

c. 

Free change

 

d. 

Work release

ANSWER:  

b

FEEDBACK:  

 

a. 

Free slack is the amount of time a particular activity can be delayed without delaying the earliest start time of its immediately succeeding activities.

 

b. 

Free slack is the amount of time a particular activity can be delayed without delaying the earliest start time of its immediately succeeding activities.

 

c. 

Free slack is the amount of time a particular activity can be delayed without delaying the earliest start time of its immediately succeeding activities.

 

d. 

Free slack is the amount of time a particular activity can be delayed without delaying the earliest start time of its immediately succeeding activities.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Difficulty: Easy

QUESTION TYPE:  

Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.18.05.07 – Identify and explain the critical path

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPROG: Communication – Communication

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Knowledge

DATE CREATED:  

2/18/2017 3:28 PM

DATE MODIFIED:  

2/18/2017 3:30 PM

104. 

If an activity has been repeated many times, the actual duration that occurs most frequently can be used as the ____ time estimate.

 

a. 

pessimistic

 

b. 

optimal

 

c. 

most likely

 

d. 

optimistic

ANSWER:  

c

FEEDBACK:  

 

a. 

If an activity has been repeated many times, the actual duration that occurs most frequently can be used as the most likely time estimate.

 

b. 

If an activity has been repeated many times, the actual duration that occurs most frequently can be used as the most likely time estimate.

 

c. 

If an activity has been repeated many times, the actual duration that occurs most frequently can be used as the most likely time estimate.

 

d. 

If an activity has been repeated many times, the actual duration that occurs most frequently can be used as the most likely time estimate.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Difficulty: Easy

QUESTION TYPE:  

Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.18.05.07 – Identify and explain the critical path

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPROG: Communication – Communication

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Application

DATE CREATED:  

2/18/2017 3:30 PM

DATE MODIFIED:  

2/18/2017 3:32 PM

105. 

In network planning, when three time estimates are used for each activity, it is assumed that the three estimates follow a ____ probability distribution.

 

a. 

bell

 

b. 

beta

 

c. 

random

 

d. 

normal

ANSWER:  

b

FEEDBACK:  

 

a. 

In network planning, when three time estimates are used for each activity, it is assumed that the three estimates follow a beta probability distribution.

 

b. 

In network planning, when three time estimates are used for each activity, it is assumed that the three estimates follow a beta probability distribution.

 

c. 

In network planning, when three time estimates are used for each activity, it is assumed that the three estimates follow a beta probability distribution.

 

d. 

In network planning, when three time estimates are used for each activity, it is assumed that the three estimates follow a beta probability distribution.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Difficulty: Easy

QUESTION TYPE:  

Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.18.05.07 – Identify and explain the critical path

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPROG: Communication – Communication

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Comprehension

DATE CREATED:  

2/18/2017 3:32 PM

DATE MODIFIED:  

2/18/2017 3:35 PM

106. 

Any technique that uses only one time estimate is considered to be a ____ technique.

 

a. 

deterministic

 

b. 

stochastic

 

c. 

probabilistic

 

d. 

random

ANSWER:  

a

FEEDBACK:  

 

a. 

Any technique that uses only one time estimate is considered to be a deterministic technique.

 

b. 

Any technique that uses only one time estimate is considered to be a deterministic technique.

 

c. 

Any technique that uses only one time estimate is considered to be a deterministic technique.

 

d. 

Any technique that uses only one time estimate is considered to be a deterministic technique.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Difficulty: Easy

QUESTION TYPE:  

Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.18.05.07 – Identify and explain the critical path

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPROG: Communication – Communication

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Comprehension

DATE CREATED:  

2/18/2017 3:35 PM

DATE MODIFIED:  

2/18/2017 3:37 PM

107. The ____ involves regularly gathering data on project performance, comparing actual performance to planned performance, and taking corrective actions if actual performance is behind planned performance.

 

a. 

rational unified process

 

b. 

project control process

 

c. 

network-based planning process

 

d. 

work breakdown structure

ANSWER:  

b

FEEDBACK:  

 

a. 

The project control process involves regularly gathering data on project performance, comparing actual performance to planned performance, and taking corrective actions 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 actions 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 actions 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 actions if actual performance is behind planned performance.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Difficulty: Moderate

QUESTION TYPE:  

Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.18.05.08 – Discuss the project control process

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPROG: Reflective Thinking

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Comprehension

DATE CREATED:  

2/18/2017 3:37 PM

DATE MODIFIED:  

2/18/2017 3:39 PM

108. The project control process starts with establishing a ____.

 

a. 

baseline plan

 

b. 

work order form

 

c. 

schedule assignments

 

d. 

time-cost tradeoff

ANSWER:  

a

FEEDBACK:  

 

a. 

The project control process starts with establishing a baseline plan

 

b. 

The project control process starts with establishing a baseline plan

 

c. 

The project control process starts with establishing a baseline plan

 

d. 

The project control process starts with establishing a baseline plan

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Difficulty: Moderate

QUESTION TYPE:  

Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.18.05.08 – Discuss the project control process

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPROG: Reflective Thinking

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Comprehension

DATE CREATED:  

2/18/2017 3:39 PM

DATE MODIFIED:  

2/18/2017 3:40 PM

109. The ____ 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.

 

a. 

actual finish times

 

b. 

finish estimates

 

c. 

actual efficiency ratios

 

d. 

actual resource shares

ANSWER:  

a

FEEDBACK:  

 

a. 

The actual finish times 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. 

The actual finish times 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. 

The actual finish times 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. 

The actual finish times 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

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Difficulty: Moderate

QUESTION TYPE:  

Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.18.05.09 – Develop updated schedules based on actual progress and changes

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPROG: Reflective Thinking

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Comprehension

DATE CREATED:  

2/18/2017 3:41 PM

DATE MODIFIED:  

2/18/2017 3:43 PM

110. In most cases, eliminating negative slack by reducing durations of activities will involve a trade-off in the form of an increase in ____ or a reduction in ____.

 

a. 

production hours, budget

 

b. 

costs, scope

 

c. 

scope, costs

 

d. 

scope, production hours

ANSWER:  

b

FEEDBACK:  

 

a. 

In most cases, 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. 

In most cases, 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. 

In most cases, 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. 

In most cases, 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

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Difficulty: Moderate

QUESTION TYPE:  

Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.18.05.10 – Discuss and apply approaches to control the project schedule

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPROG: Analytic

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Comprehension

DATE CREATED:  

2/18/2017 3:45 PM

DATE MODIFIED:  

2/18/2017 3:47 PM

111. A regular ____ should be established for comparing actual progress with planned progress.

 

a. 

work breakdown assignment chart

 

b. 

time-cost tradeoff analysis

 

c. 

printout evaluation

 

d. 

reporting period

ANSWER:  

d

FEEDBACK:  

 

a. 

A regular reporting period should be established for comparing actual progress with planned progress.

 

b. 

A regular reporting period should be established for comparing actual progress with planned progress.

 

c. 

A regular reporting period should be established for comparing actual progress with planned progress.

 

d. 

A regular reporting period should be established for comparing actual progress with planned progress.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Difficulty: Moderate

QUESTION TYPE:  

Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.18.05.10 – Discuss and apply approaches to control the project schedule

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPROG: Analytic

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Comprehension

DATE CREATED:  

2/18/2017 3:48 PM

DATE MODIFIED:  

2/18/2017 3:50 PM

112. When changes are agreed upon, a new ____ should be established and used as the benchmark against which actual project performance will be compared.

 

a. 

time-cost diagram

 

b. 

baseline plan

 

c. 

work expectations form

 

d. 

management matrix

ANSWER:  

b

FEEDBACK:  

 

a. 

When changes are agreed upon, a new baseline plan should be established and used as the benchmark against which actual project performance will be compared.

 

b. 

When changes are agreed upon, a new baseline plan should be established and used as the benchmark against which actual project performance will be compared.

 

c. 

When changes are agreed upon, a new baseline plan should be established and used as the benchmark against which actual project performance will be compared.

 

d. 

When changes are agreed upon, a new baseline plan should be established and used as the benchmark against which actual project performance will be compared.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Difficulty: Moderate

QUESTION TYPE:  

Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.18.05.10 – Discuss and apply approaches to control the project schedule

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPROG: Analytic

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Comprehension

DATE CREATED:  

2/18/2017 3:50 PM

DATE MODIFIED:  

2/18/2017 3:52 PM

113. The amount of ____ should determine the priority with which concentrated efforts are applied.

 

a. 

actual progress

 

b. 

work breakdown structure

 

c. 

time spent

 

d. 

slack

ANSWER:  

d

FEEDBACK:  

 

a. 

The amount of slack should determine the priority with which concentrated efforts are applied.

 

b. 

The amount of slack should determine the priority with which concentrated efforts are applied.

 

c. 

The amount of slack should determine the priority with which concentrated efforts are applied.

 

d. 

The amount of slack should determine the priority with which concentrated efforts are applied.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Difficulty: Moderate

QUESTION TYPE:  

Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.18.05.10 – Discuss and apply approaches to control the project schedule

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPROG: Analytic

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Comprehension

DATE CREATED:  

2/18/2017 3:52 PM

DATE MODIFIED:  

2/18/2017 3:54 PM

114. The ____ trade-off methodology is used to incrementally reduce the project duration with the smallest associated increase in incremental cost.

 

a. 

schedule-quality

 

b. 

cost-production

 

c. 

time-quality

 

d. 

time–cost

ANSWER:  

d

FEEDBACK:  

 

a. 

The time–cost trade-off methodology is used to incrementally reduce the project duration with the smallest associated increase in incremental cost

 

b. 

The time–cost trade-off methodology is used to incrementally reduce the project duration with the smallest associated increase in incremental cost

 

c. 

The time–cost trade-off methodology is used to incrementally reduce the project duration with the smallest associated increase in incremental cost

 

d. 

The time–cost trade-off methodology is used to incrementally reduce the project duration with the smallest associated increase in incremental cost

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Difficulty: Moderate

QUESTION TYPE:  

Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.18.05.10 – Discuss and apply approaches to control the project schedule

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPROG: Analytic

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Comprehension

DATE CREATED:  

2/18/2017 3:54 PM

DATE MODIFIED:  

2/18/2017 3:56 PM

115. Each activity has two pairs of duration and cost estimates: ____ and ____.

 

a. 

normal and crash

 

b. 

normal and flash

 

c. 

actual and crash

 

d. 

flash and level

ANSWER:  

a

FEEDBACK:  

 

a. 

Each activity has two pairs of duration and cost estimates: normal and crash

 

b. 

Each activity has two pairs of duration and cost estimates: normal and crash

 

c. 

Each activity has two pairs of duration and cost estimates: normal and crash

 

d. 

Each activity has two pairs of duration and cost estimates: normal and crash

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Difficulty: Moderate

QUESTION TYPE:  

Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.18.05.10 – Discuss and apply approaches to control the project schedule

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPROG: Analytic

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Comprehension

DATE CREATED:  

2/18/2017 3:56 PM

DATE MODIFIED:  

2/18/2017 3:58 PM

116. The ____ time is the shortest estimated length of time in which the activity can be completed.

 

a. 

flash

 

b. 

level

 

c. 

crash

 

d. 

normal

ANSWER:  

c

FEEDBACK:  

 

a. 

The crash time is the shortest estimated length of time in which the activity can be completed.

 

b. 

The crash time is the shortest estimated length of time in which the activity can be completed.

 

c. 

The crash time is the shortest estimated length of time in which the activity can be completed.

 

d. 

The crash time is the shortest estimated length of time in which the activity can be completed.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Difficulty: Moderate

QUESTION TYPE:  

Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.18.05.10 – Discuss and apply approaches to control the project schedule

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPROG: Analytic

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Comprehension

DATE CREATED:  

2/18/2017 3:58 PM

DATE MODIFIED:  

2/18/2017 4:00 PM

117. The ____ is the estimated cost to complete the activity in the crash time.

 

a. 

opportunity cost

 

b. 

path cost

 

c. 

crash cost

 

d. 

normal cost

ANSWER:  

c

FEEDBACK:  

 

a. 

The crash cost is the estimated cost to complete the activity in the crash time.

 

b. 

The crash cost is the estimated cost to complete the activity in the crash time.

 

c. 

The crash cost is the estimated cost to complete the activity in the crash time.

 

d. 

The crash cost is the estimated cost to complete the activity in the crash time.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Difficulty: Moderate

QUESTION TYPE:  

Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.18.05.10 – Discuss and apply approaches to control the project schedule

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPROG: Analytic

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Comprehension

DATE CREATED:  

2/18/2017 4:00 PM

DATE MODIFIED:  

2/18/2017 4:01 PM

118. The ____ is the estimated cost to complete the activity in the normal time.

 

a. 

normal cost

 

b. 

path cost

 

c. 

crash cost

 

d. 

opportunity cost

ANSWER:  

a

FEEDBACK:  

 

a. 

The normal cost is the estimated cost to complete the activity in the normal time.

 

b. 

The normal cost is the estimated cost to complete the activity in the normal time.

 

c. 

The normal cost is the estimated cost to complete the activity in the normal time.

 

d. 

The normal cost is the estimated cost to complete the activity in the normal time.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Difficulty: Moderate

QUESTION TYPE:  

Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.18.05.10 – Discuss and apply approaches to control the project schedule

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPROG: Analytic

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Comprehension

DATE CREATED:  

2/18/2017 4:02 PM

DATE MODIFIED:  

2/18/2017 4:02 PM

119. When planning the project, it is important to

 

a. 

determine all the details for all activities in the project.

 

b. 

estimate the types and quantities of resources required to perform each specific activity.

 

c. 

calculate the contingencies so that no changes will need to be made.

 

d. 

identify the names of the resources for every task to enter into the project management information system.

ANSWER:  

b

FEEDBACK:  

 

a. 

When planning the project, it is important to estimate the types and quantities of resources required to perform each specific activity.

 

b. 

When planning the project, it is important to estimate the types and quantities of resources required to perform each specific activity.

 

c. 

When planning the project, it is important to estimate the types and quantities of resources required to perform each specific activity.

 

d. 

When planning the project, it is important to estimate the types and quantities of resources required to perform each specific activity.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Difficulty: Moderate

QUESTION TYPE:  

Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.18.05.01 – Estimate the resources required for activities

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPROG: Analytic

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Application

DATE CREATED:  

2/18/2017 4:52 PM

DATE MODIFIED:  

2/18/2017 4:55 PM

120. The duration of a task is

 

a. 

the total elapsed time for the activity.

 

b. 

the total time of all the work to be completed for the activity for all the resources.

 

c. 

the time estimated for the project divided by the number of activities.

 

d. 

the waiting time for the activity.

ANSWER:  

a

FEEDBACK:  

 

a. 

The duration of a task is the total elapsed time for the activity.

 

b. 

The duration of a task is the total elapsed time for the activity.

 

c. 

The duration of a task is the total elapsed time for the activity.

 

d. 

The duration of a task is the total elapsed time for the activity.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Difficulty: Easy

QUESTION TYPE:  

Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.18.05.01 – Estimate the resources required for activities

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPROG: Analytic

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Application

DATE CREATED:  

2/18/2017 4:55 PM

DATE MODIFIED:  

2/18/2017 4:57 PM

121. At the beginning of a longer-term project, it is easier to estimate the duration of 

 

a. 

long duration activities.

 

b. 

all the activities of the project.

 

c. 

near-term activities.

 

d. 

short duration activities.

ANSWER:  

c

FEEDBACK:  

 

a. 

At the beginning of a longer-term project, it is easier to estimate the duration of near-term activities.

 

b. 

At the beginning of a longer-term project, it is easier to estimate the duration of near-term activities.

 

c. 

At the beginning of a longer-term project, it is easier to estimate the duration of near-term activities.

 

d. 

At the beginning of a longer-term project, it is easier to estimate the duration of near-term activities.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Difficulty: Moderate

QUESTION TYPE:  

Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.18.05.01 – Estimate the resources required for activities

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPROG: Analytic

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Application

DATE CREATED:  

2/18/2017 4:57 PM

DATE MODIFIED:  

2/18/2017 4:59 PM

122. The earliest start time for an activity is

 

a. 

the date that all the resources for the project are available.

 

b. 

calculated using the project start time and the estimated duration of all of its preceding activities.

 

c. 

cannot be earlier than estimated, even if some activities are accelerated.

 

d. 

should not be delayed or would cause the project to be delayed.

ANSWER:  

b

FEEDBACK:  

 

a. 

The earliest start time for an activity is calculated using the project start time and the estimated duration of all of its preceding activities.

 

b. 

The earliest start time for an activity is calculated using the project start time and the estimated duration of all of its preceding activities.

 

c. 

The earliest start time for an activity is calculated using the project start time and the estimated duration of all of its preceding activities.

 

d. 

The earliest start time for an activity is calculated using the project start time and the estimated duration of all of its preceding activities.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Difficulty: Moderate

QUESTION TYPE:  

Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.18.05.01 – Estimate the resources required for activities

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPROG: Analytic

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Application

DATE CREATED:  

2/18/2017 4:59 PM

DATE MODIFIED:  

2/18/2017 5:01 PM

123. The earliest finish time for an activity

 

a. 

is calculated by adding the activity’s estimated duration to its earliest start time.

 

b. 

is the same as the earliest start time of the activity’s predecessor.

 

c. 

should not be delayed or would cause the project to be delayed.

 

d. 

is dependent upon the start time of its successor activities.

ANSWER:  

a

FEEDBACK:  

 

a. 

The earliest finish time for an activity is calculated by adding the activity’s estimated duration to its earliest start time.

 

b. 

The earliest finish time for an activity is calculated by adding the activity’s estimated duration to its earliest start time.

 

c. 

The earliest finish time for an activity is calculated by adding the activity’s estimated duration to its earliest start time.

 

d. 

The earliest finish time for an activity is calculated by adding the activity’s estimated duration to its earliest start time.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Difficulty: Moderate

QUESTION TYPE:  

Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.18.05.02 – Estimate the duration for an activity

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPROG: Analytic

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Comprehension

DATE CREATED:  

2/18/2017 5:01 PM

DATE MODIFIED:  

2/18/2017 5:04 PM

124. The latest finish time of a specific activity is

 

a. 

always equal to the activity’s earliest finish time.

 

b. 

the same as the latest start time of the activity’s predecessors.

 

c. 

the latest time the activity can be completed without delaying the project.

 

d. 

based upon the project start time and the activity durations.

ANSWER:  

c

FEEDBACK:  

 

a. 

The latest finish time of a specific activity is the latest time the activity can be completed without delaying the project.

 

b. 

The latest finish time of a specific activity is the latest time the activity can be completed without delaying the project.

 

c. 

The latest finish time of a specific activity is the latest time the activity can be completed without delaying the project.

 

d. 

The latest finish time of a specific activity is the latest time the activity can be completed without delaying the project.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Difficulty: Moderate

QUESTION TYPE:  

Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.18.05.04 – Determine the latest start and finish times for activities

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPROG: Analytic

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Comprehension

DATE CREATED:  

2/18/2017 5:04 PM

DATE MODIFIED:  

2/18/2017 5:06 PM

125. The latest start time for a specific activity is

 

a. 

the latest time the activity can be started for the project to be completed on time. 

 

b. 

always equal to the activity’s earliest finish time.

 

c. 

dependent upon the predecessor’s latest finish time.

 

d. 

same as the latest finish time of the activity’s successor activities.

ANSWER:  

a

FEEDBACK:  

 

a. 

The latest start time for a specific activity is the latest time the activity can be started for the project to be completed on time.

 

b. 

The latest start time for a specific activity is the latest time the activity can be started for the project to be completed on time.

 

c. 

The latest start time for a specific activity is the latest time the activity can be started for the project to be completed on time.

 

d. 

The latest start time for a specific activity is the latest time the activity can be started for the project to be completed on time.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Difficulty: Moderate

QUESTION TYPE:  

Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.18.05.04 – Determine the latest start and finish times for activities

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPROG: Analytic

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Application

DATE CREATED:  

2/18/2017 5:06 PM

DATE MODIFIED:  

2/18/2017 5:08 PM

126. Total slack for a project that is negative represents the amount of time that

 

a. 

the activities on the path can be delayed and the project still be completed on time

 

b. 

all the activities must be accelerated for the project to be completed on time.

 

c. 

all the activities can be delayed and the project still be completed on time.

 

d. 

the activities on the path must be accelerated for the project to be completed on time.

ANSWER:  

d

FEEDBACK:  

 

a. 

Total slack for a project that is negative represents the amount of time that the activities on the path must be accelerated for the project to be completed on time.

 

b. 

Total slack for a project that is negative represents the amount of time that the activities on the path must be accelerated for the project to be completed on time.

 

c. 

Total slack for a project that is negative represents the amount of time that the activities on the path must be accelerated for the project to be completed on time.

 

d. 

Total slack for a project that is negative represents the amount of time that the activities on the path must be accelerated for the project to be completed on time.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Difficulty: Moderate

QUESTION TYPE:  

Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.18.05.05 – Explain and determine total slack

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPROG: Analytic

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Comprehension

DATE CREATED:  

2/18/2017 5:08 PM

DATE MODIFIED:  

2/18/2017 5:11 PM

127. If the total slack for a project is 4 days, this means

 

a. 

the activities on the path can be delayed a total of four days and the project still could be completed on time.

 

b. 

the activities on the path must be accelerated by four days for the project to be completed on time.

 

c. 

all the activities must be accelerated by four days for the project to be completed on time.

 

d. 

all the activities can be delayed by four days and the project still be completed on time.

ANSWER:  

a

FEEDBACK:  

 

a. 

If the total slack for a project is 4 days, this means the activities on the path can be delayed a total of four days and the project still could be completed on time.

 

b. 

If the total slack for a project is 4 days, this means the activities on the path can be delayed a total of four days and the project still could be completed on time.

 

c. 

If the total slack for a project is 4 days, this means the activities on the path can be delayed a total of four days and the project still could be completed on time.

 

d. 

If the total slack for a project is 4 days, this means the activities on the path can be delayed a total of four days and the project still could be completed on time.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Difficulty: Moderate

QUESTION TYPE:  

Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.18.05.05 – Explain and determine total slack

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPROG: Analytic

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Analysis

DATE CREATED:  

2/18/2017 5:11 PM

DATE MODIFIED:  

2/18/2017 5:16 PM

128. The critical path of a project 

 

a. 

cannot change once the project has started.

 

b. 

is the longest path in the overall network diagram.

 

c. 

always has a negative slack.

 

d. 

always has a positive slack.

ANSWER:  

b

FEEDBACK:  

 

a. 

The critical path of a project is the longest path in the overall network diagram.

 

b. 

The critical path of a project is the longest path in the overall network diagram.

 

c. 

The critical path of a project is the longest path in the overall network diagram.

 

d. 

The critical path of a project is the longest path in the overall network diagram.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Difficulty: Moderate

QUESTION TYPE:  

Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.18.05.07 – Identify and explain the critical path

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPROG: Analytic

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Application

DATE CREATED:  

2/18/2017 5:22 PM

DATE MODIFIED:  

2/18/2017 5:25 PM

129. Free slack of an activity is 

 

a. 

the slack on activities that do not have any costs associated with them.

 

b. 

can be calculated on every activity with a serial relationship to its successors.

 

c. 

the amount of time an activity can be postponed and not delay the start of its immediately succeeding activities.

 

d. 

is always a negative value.

ANSWER:  

c

FEEDBACK:  

 

a. 

Free slack of an activity is the amount of time an activity can be postponed and not delay the start of its immediately succeeding activities.

 

b. 

Free slack of an activity is the amount of time an activity can be postponed and not delay the start of its immediately succeeding activities.

 

c. 

Free slack of an activity is the amount of time an activity can be postponed and not delay the start of its immediately succeeding activities.

 

d. 

Free slack of an activity is the amount of time an activity can be postponed and not delay the start of its immediately succeeding activities.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Difficulty: Moderate

QUESTION TYPE:  

Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.18.05.05 – Explain and determine total slack

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPROG: Analytic

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Application

DATE CREATED:  

2/18/2017 5:25 PM

DATE MODIFIED:  

2/18/2017 5:27 PM

130. The activity bars in a bar chart are drawn in proportion to

 

a. 

the amount of slack for each activity.

 

b. 

the number of resources assigned to the activity.

 

c. 

the cost of the activity.

 

d. 

the estimated durations of each activity.

ANSWER:  

d

FEEDBACK:  

 

a. 

The activity bars in a bar chart are drawn in proportion to the estimated durations of each activity.

 

b. 

The activity bars in a bar chart are drawn in proportion to the estimated durations of each activity.

 

c. 

The activity bars in a bar chart are drawn in proportion to the estimated durations of each activity.

 

d. 

The activity bars in a bar chart are drawn in proportion to the estimated durations of each activity.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Difficulty: Moderate

QUESTION TYPE:  

Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.18.05.06 – Prepare a project schedule

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPROG: Analytic

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Application

DATE CREATED:  

2/18/2017 5:27 PM

DATE MODIFIED:  

2/18/2017 5:29 PM

131. To control the project, the project team should collect 

 

a. 

data on the actual performance and information about any changes to the project scope, schedule, and budget.

 

b. 

anecdotal information from the project team members.

 

c. 

reports on the amount of money spent because that is the amount of work completed.

 

d. 

the names and descriptions of the resources used on the project.

ANSWER:  

a

FEEDBACK:  

 

a. 

To control the project, the project team should collect data on the actual performance and information about any changes to the project scope, schedule, and budget.

 

b. 

To control the project, the project team should collect data on the actual performance and information about any changes to the project scope, schedule, and budget.

 

c. 

To control the project, the project team should collect data on the actual performance and information about any changes to the project scope, schedule, and budget.

 

d. 

To control the project, the project team should collect data on the actual performance and information about any changes to the project scope, schedule, and budget.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Difficulty: Moderate

QUESTION TYPE:  

Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.18.05.08 – Discuss the project control process

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPROG: Analytic

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Analysis

DATE CREATED:  

2/18/2017 5:29 PM

DATE MODIFIED:  

2/18/2017 5:32 PM

132. The actual finish time of an activity

 

a. 

is always less than the estimated duration.

 

b. 

has a ripple effect in the project and may alter the remaining activities’ earliest start and finish times.

 

c. 

has no impact on the critical path of the project.

 

d. 

is used to calculate the latest start and finish times of the remaining activities in the project.

ANSWER:  

b

FEEDBACK:  

 

a. 

The actual finish time of an activity has a ripple effect in the project and may alter the remaining activities’ earliest start and finish times.

 

b. 

The actual finish time of an activity has a ripple effect in the project and may alter the remaining activities’ earliest start and finish times.

 

c. 

The actual finish time of an activity has a ripple effect in the project and may alter the remaining activities’ earliest start and finish times.

 

d. 

The actual finish time of an activity has a ripple effect in the project and may alter the remaining activities’ earliest start and finish times.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Difficulty: Moderate

QUESTION TYPE:  

Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.18.05.08 – Discuss the project control process

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPROG: Analytic

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Analysis

DATE CREATED:  

2/18/2017 5:32 PM

DATE MODIFIED:  

2/18/2017 5:34 PM

133. Schedule updates of the project using actual finish times 

 

a. 

are calculated forwards and backwards in the project schedule as when planning the project schedule.

 

b. 

show how much money has been expended on the project.

 

c. 

identify where there are too many resources on the project.

 

d. 

show where there are increased risks for the project.

ANSWER:  

a

FEEDBACK:  

 

a. 

Schedule updates of the project using actual finish times are calculated forwards and backwards in the project schedule as when planning the project schedule.

 

b. 

Schedule updates of the project using actual finish times are calculated forwards and backwards in the project schedule as when planning the project schedule.

 

c. 

Schedule updates of the project using actual finish times are calculated forwards and backwards in the project schedule as when planning the project schedule.

 

d. 

Schedule updates of the project using actual finish times are calculated forwards and backwards in the project schedule as when planning the project schedule.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Difficulty: Moderate

QUESTION TYPE:  

Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.18.05.06 – Prepare a project schedule

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPROG: Analytic

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Analysis

DATE CREATED:  

2/18/2017 5:34 PM

DATE MODIFIED:  

2/18/2017 5:36 PM

134. Each time the schedule is recalculated in the project, the schedule should be 

 

a. 

analyzed to see if it needs further adjustment.

 

b. 

accelerated on all paths with a positive slack.

 

c. 

examined for a change in critical paths then fast track the new critical path.

 

d. 

examined and assign additional resources to the activities with free slack.

ANSWER:  

a

FEEDBACK:  

 

a. 

Each time the schedule is recalculated in the project, the schedule should be analyzed to see if it needs further adjustment.

 

b. 

Each time the schedule is recalculated in the project, the schedule should be analyzed to see if it needs further adjustment.

 

c. 

Each time the schedule is recalculated in the project, the schedule should be analyzed to see if it needs further adjustment.

 

d. 

Each time the schedule is recalculated in the project, the schedule should be analyzed to see if it needs further adjustment.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Difficulty: Moderate

QUESTION TYPE:  

Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.18.05.06 – Prepare a project schedule

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPROG: Analytic

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Analysis

DATE CREATED:  

2/18/2017 5:36 PM

DATE MODIFIED:  

2/18/2017 5:38 PM

135. If the project needs accelerated, efforts should be concentrated on 

 

a. 

every activity with long estimated durations.

 

b. 

activities on the critical path with short durations to make them shorter.

 

c. 

those activities on the path that are near-term or have long estimated durations.

 

d. 

all the near term activities in the project.

ANSWER:  

c

FEEDBACK:  

 

a. 

If the project needs accelerated, efforts should be concentrated on those activities on the path that are near-term or have long estimated durations.

 

b. 

If the project needs accelerated, efforts should be concentrated on those activities on the path that are near-term or have long estimated durations.

 

c. 

If the project needs accelerated, efforts should be concentrated on those activities on the path that are near-term or have long estimated durations.

 

d. 

If the project needs accelerated, efforts should be concentrated on those activities on the path that are near-term or have long estimated durations.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Difficulty: Moderate

QUESTION TYPE:  

Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.18.05.09 – Develop updated schedules based on actual progress and changes

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPROG: Analytic

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Application

DATE CREATED:  

2/18/2017 5:38 PM

DATE MODIFIED:  

2/18/2017 5:41 PM

136. If the project is ahead of schedule, then concentrated efforts should be made to

 

a. 

allow the tasks to start on the days estimated as the earliest start time in the baseline plan.

 

b. 

fast track the critical path activities.

 

c. 

reduce the number of resources on the project because they are not needed.

 

d. 

keep it ahead of schedule.

ANSWER:  

d

FEEDBACK:  

 

a. 

If the project is ahead of schedule, then concentrated efforts should be made to keep it ahead of schedule.

 

b. 

If the project is ahead of schedule, then concentrated efforts should be made to keep it ahead of schedule.

 

c. 

If the project is ahead of schedule, then concentrated efforts should be made to keep it ahead of schedule.

 

d. 

If the project is ahead of schedule, then concentrated efforts should be made to keep it ahead of schedule.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Difficulty: Moderate

QUESTION TYPE:  

Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.18.05.10 – Discuss and apply approaches to control the project schedule

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPROG: Analytic

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Application

DATE CREATED:  

2/18/2017 5:41 PM

DATE MODIFIED:  

2/18/2017 5:44 PM

137. The key to effective project control is 

 

a. 

assigning a specific resource to gather data from the project team.

 

b. 

measuring actual progress and comparing it to planned progress.

 

c. 

calculating the costs of the project.

 

d. 

communicating with the project sponsor and the stakeholders for the project.

ANSWER:  

b

FEEDBACK:  

 

a. 

The key to effective project control is measuring actual progress and comparing it to planned progress.

 

b. 

The key to effective project control is measuring actual progress and comparing it to planned progress.

 

c. 

The key to effective project control is measuring actual progress and comparing it to planned progress.

 

d. 

The key to effective project control is measuring actual progress and comparing it to planned progress.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Difficulty: Moderate

QUESTION TYPE:  

Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.18.05.08 – Discuss the project control process

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPROG: Analytic

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Application

DATE CREATED:  

2/18/2017 5:44 PM

DATE MODIFIED:  

2/18/2017 5:46 PM

138. Schedule control has four steps, they are

 

a. 

accelerate tasks on critical path, analyze the schedule, calculate the schedule, identify the next task to fast track.

 

b. 

meet with the project team, listen to schedule reports, update the schedule, revise the plan.

 

c. 

identify any problems, follow the nine-step problem solving approach, apply the solution, update the schedule.

 

d. 

analyze the schedule, decide actions, revise plan, recalculate the schedule.

ANSWER:  

d

FEEDBACK:  

 

a. 

Schedule control has four steps, they are analyze the schedule, decide actions, revise plan, recalculate the schedule.

 

b. 

Schedule control has four steps, they are analyze the schedule, decide actions, revise plan, recalculate the schedule.

 

c. 

Schedule control has four steps, they are analyze the schedule, decide actions, revise plan, recalculate the schedule.

 

d. 

Schedule control has four steps, they are analyze the schedule, decide actions, revise plan, recalculate the schedule.

POINTS:  

1

DIFFICULTY:  

Difficulty: Moderate

QUESTION TYPE:  

Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES:  

False

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  

SUPM.GIDO.18.05.10 – Discuss and apply approaches to control the project schedule

NATIONAL STANDARDS:  

United States – BUSPROG: Analytic

KEYWORDS:  

Bloom’s: Application

DATE CREATED:  

2/18/2017 5:46 PM

DATE MODIFIED:  

2/18/2017 5:48 PM

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