Question 1

Projects have certain characteristics that make them unique compared with other forms of work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

_____ is a tool that reduces processes to their component parts or activities and helps identify and then eliminate non-value-added activities (waste) or delays within a process.

Accepted Answer

A)  Process mapping 
B)  TCO 
C)  PERT/CPM 
D)  QDA 
E)  Productivity analysis 
A)  Process mapping 
B)  TCO 
C)  PERT/CPM 
D)  QDA 
E)  Productivity analysis

Question 3

The longest path (in time) through a PERT network is the critical path.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Because so few processes move across functional boundaries, it is illogical to have those groups connected with the process involved with mapping and improving the process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

_____ actions and resources are everything done in the process, which contribute no value to the customer, but which they are forced to pay for when they buy the product or service.

Accepted Answer

A)  Value-adding 
B)  Excess inventory 
C)  Necessary non-value-adding 
D)  Waiting time 
E)  Non-value-adding 
A)  Value-adding 
B)  Excess inventory 
C)  Necessary non-value-adding 
D)  Waiting time 
E)  Non-value-adding

Question 6

Which of the following is not one of the six phases of a project?​

Accepted Answer

A)  Precompletion. 
B)  Project definition. 
C)  Preliminary studies. 
D)  Performance. 
E)  Post-completion. 
A)  Precompletion. 
B)  Project definition. 
C)  Preliminary studies. 
D)  Performance. 
E)  Post-completion.

Question 7

Activities without any slack in a PERT network are by definition on the critical path.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Projects have certain characteristics that make them unique compared with other forms of work.

_____ is a tool that reduces processes to their component parts or activities and helps identify and then eliminate non-value-added activities (waste) or delays within a process.

The longest path (in time) through a PERT network is the critical path.

Because so few processes move across functional boundaries, it is illogical to have those groups connected with the process involved with mapping and improving the process.

_____ actions and resources are everything done in the process, which contribute no value to the customer, but which they are forced to pay for when they buy the product or service.

Which of the following is not one of the six phases of a project?

Activities without any slack in a PERT network are by definition on the critical path.

Introduction to Purchasing and Supply Chain Management

The Purchasing Process

Purchasing Policy and Procedures

Supply Management Integration for Competitive Advantage

Purchasing and Supply Management Organization

Category Strategy Development

Supplier Evaluation and Selection

Supplier Quality Management

Supplier Management and Development: Creating a World-Class Supply Base

Worldwide Sourcing

Strategic Cost Management

Negotiation and Conflict Management

Contract Management

Purchasing Law and Ethics

Lean Supply Chain Management

Purchasing Services

Supply Chain Information Systems and Electronic Sourcing

Performance Measurement and Evaluation

Purchasing and Supply Strategy Trends

Filters

Exam 12: Purchasing and Supply Chain Analysis: Tools and Techniques

Projects have certain characteristics that make them unique compared with other forms of work.

_____ is a tool that reduces processes to their component parts or activities and helps identify and then eliminate non-value-added activities (waste) or delays within a process.

The longest path (in time) through a PERT network is the critical path.

Because so few processes move across functional boundaries, it is illogical to have those groups connected with the process involved with mapping and improving the process.

_____ actions and resources are everything done in the process, which contribute no value to the customer, but which they are forced to pay for when they buy the product or service.

Which of the following is not one of the six phases of a project?​

Activities without any slack in a PERT network are by definition on the critical path.

Introduction to Purchasing and Supply Chain Management

The Purchasing Process

Purchasing Policy and Procedures

Supply Management Integration for Competitive Advantage

Purchasing and Supply Management Organization

Category Strategy Development

Supplier Evaluation and Selection

Supplier Quality Management

Supplier Management and Development: Creating a World-Class Supply Base

Worldwide Sourcing

Strategic Cost Management

Negotiation and Conflict Management

Contract Management

Purchasing Law and Ethics

Lean Supply Chain Management

Purchasing Services

Supply Chain Information Systems and Electronic Sourcing

Performance Measurement and Evaluation

Purchasing and Supply Strategy Trends

Filters

Which of the following is not one of the six phases of a project?