Question 1

The final step in determining the cost of an activity is:

Accepted Answer

A)  determine necessary resources. 
B)  determining resource quantity 
C)  determining the cost of each resource 
D)  ensuring resources are leveled 
E)  none of these 
A)  determine necessary resources. 
B)  determining resource quantity 
C)  determining the cost of each resource 
D)  ensuring resources are leveled 
E)  none of these

Question 2

Project network diagrams provide valuable information about the logical sequence and dependencies among the various activities and tasks so that a completion date or deadline can be determined.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Assume the following activities for a project along with their estimated durations and predecessors.Describe how critical path analysis would be applied to this project, and calculate the critical path.Define the concepts: slack/float, expedite/crash, and fast tracking and explain what their implications are for this project?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Assume the following activities for a project...

Question 4

Once the project schedule and budget are accepted by the client or sponsor, the project plan becomes the baseline plan that will be used as a benchmark to track the project's actual progress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The critical path is the longest path in the project network and also is the shortest time in which the project can be completed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

_____ is considered the most useful and widely used project management tool.

Accepted Answer

A)  Project Network Diagrams 
B)  Gantt Charts 
C)  PERT 
D)  Activity on the Node 
E)  Critical Path Analysis 
A)  Project Network Diagrams 
B)  Gantt Charts 
C)  PERT 
D)  Activity on the Node 
E)  Critical Path Analysis

Question 7

What are the benefits and disadvantages of using Gantt charts as a project management tool?

Accepted Answer

Gantt charts are a popular project manag

Question 8

To make a decision to attempt to build an application system based on what was left after a previous attempt ended in failure primarily because of the large investment the company made in the failed project most likely was made by a manager who did not fully understand:

Accepted Answer

A)  Direct Costs 
B)  Indirect Costs 
C)  Sunk Costs 
D)  Learning Curve Costs 
E)  Reserves Costs 
A)  Direct Costs 
B)  Indirect Costs 
C)  Sunk Costs 
D)  Learning Curve Costs 
E)  Reserves Costs

Question 9

Why should assumptions used in estimating be documented?

Accepted Answer

Assumptions used in estimating should be

Question 10

Waiting to leave your shift until another person shows up is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Finish-To-Start (FS) 
B)  Start-To-Start (SS) 
C)  Finish-To-Finish (FF) 
D)  Start-To-Finish (SF) 
E)  none of these 
A)  Finish-To-Start (FS) 
B)  Start-To-Start (SS) 
C)  Finish-To-Finish (FF) 
D)  Start-To-Finish (SF) 
E)  none of these

Question 11

Under the Precedence Diagramming Method, the situation which occurs when task A cannot end until task B starts is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  Finish-To-Start (FS) 
B)  Start-To-Start (SS) 
C)  Finish-To-Finish (FF) 
D)  Start-To-Finish (SF) 
E)  none of these 
A)  Finish-To-Start (FS) 
B)  Start-To-Start (SS) 
C)  Finish-To-Finish (FF) 
D)  Start-To-Finish (SF) 
E)  none of these

Question 12

In what ways are project network diagrams similar to Gantt charts and what additional strengths do they have?

Accepted Answer

Project network diagrams and Gantt chart

Question 13

_____ can help manage the Critical Path by providing information about which activities can be delayed without affecting the deadline target date.

Accepted Answer

A)  Work Breakdown Schedule 
B)  Gantt Charts 
C)  PART 
D)  Project Network Diagrams 
E)  Critical Path Analysis 
A)  Work Breakdown Schedule 
B)  Gantt Charts 
C)  PART 
D)  Project Network Diagrams 
E)  Critical Path Analysis

Question 14

Many organizations have a kick-off meeting because

Accepted Answer

A)  It brings closure to the planning phase of the project 
B)  It signals the initiation of the next phase of the IT project methodology 
C)  It communicates to everyone what the project is about 
D)  It can energize the stakeholders and get everyone excited about working on the project 
E)  All of these 
A)  It brings closure to the planning phase of the project 
B)  It signals the initiation of the next phase of the IT project methodology 
C)  It communicates to everyone what the project is about 
D)  It can energize the stakeholders and get everyone excited about working on the project 
E)  All of these

Question 15

The technique used to find the sequence of tasks with zero slack (or float) is most closely associated with:

Accepted Answer

A)  Project Network Diagrams 
B)  Gantt Charts 
C)  PERT 
D)  Activity on the Node 
E)  Critical Path Analysis 
A)  Project Network Diagrams 
B)  Gantt Charts 
C)  PERT 
D)  Activity on the Node 
E)  Critical Path Analysis

Question 16

What is the critical chain? How is it different from the concept of a critical path?

Accepted Answer

The critical chain is differen

Question 17

When does the project manager or team have the authority to begin executing the project plan?

Accepted Answer

Once the project schedule and project bu

Question 18

Based upon the following diagram and activity durations, the Critical Path is:

Accepted Answer

A)  A+B+C+F+H+J 
B)  A+B+D+F+H+J 
C)  A+B+D+G+H+J 
D)  A+B+D+G+I+J 
E)  A+B+E+G+I+J 
A)  A+B+C+F+H+J 
B)  A+B+D+F+H+J 
C)  A+B+D+G+H+J 
D)  A+B+D+G+I+J 
E)  A+B+E+G+I+J

Question 19

_____ provide valuable information about the logical sequence and dependencies among the various activities and tasks:

Accepted Answer

A)  Work Breakdown Schedule 
B)  Gantt Charts 
C)  PART 
D)  Project Network Diagrams 
E)  Critical Path Analysis 
A)  Work Breakdown Schedule 
B)  Gantt Charts 
C)  PART 
D)  Project Network Diagrams 
E)  Critical Path Analysis

Question 20

Predecessor activities are activities that must be completed before another activity can be started.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The final step in determining the cost of an activity is:

Project network diagrams provide valuable information about the logical sequence and dependencies among the various activities and tasks so that a completion date or deadline can be determined.

Once the project schedule and budget are accepted by the client or sponsor, the project plan becomes the baseline plan that will be used as a benchmark to track the project's actual progress.

The critical path is the longest path in the project network and also is the shortest time in which the project can be completed.

_____ is considered the most useful and widely used project management tool.

What are the benefits and disadvantages of using Gantt charts as a project management tool?

To make a decision to attempt to build an application system based on what was left after a previous attempt ended in failure primarily because of the large investment the company made in the failed project most likely was made by a manager who did not fully understand:

Why should assumptions used in estimating be documented?

Waiting to leave your shift until another person shows up is an example of:

Under the Precedence Diagramming Method, the situation which occurs when task A cannot end until task B starts is called:

In what ways are project network diagrams similar to Gantt charts and what additional strengths do they have?

_____ can help manage the Critical Path by providing information about which activities can be delayed without affecting the deadline target date.

Many organizations have a kick-off meeting because

The technique used to find the sequence of tasks with zero slack (or float) is most closely associated with:

What is the critical chain? How is it different from the concept of a critical path?

When does the project manager or team have the authority to begin executing the project plan?

Based upon the following diagram and activity durations, the Critical Path is:

_____ provide valuable information about the logical sequence and dependencies among the various activities and tasks:

Predecessor activities are activities that must be completed before another activity can be started.

The Nature of Information Technology Projects

Project Methodologies and Processes

Measurable Organizational Value and the Business Case

Project Planning: the Project Infrastructure

Project Planning: Scope and the Work Breakdown Structure

Managing Project Risk

Managing Project Stakeholders and Communication

Managing Project Quality

Leading the Project Team

Managing Organizational Change, Resistance, and Conflict

Project Completion

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Exam 6: The Work Breakdown Structure and Project Estimation

The final step in determining the cost of an activity is:

Project network diagrams provide valuable information about the logical sequence and dependencies among the various activities and tasks so that a completion date or deadline can be determined.

Once the project schedule and budget are accepted by the client or sponsor, the project plan becomes the baseline plan that will be used as a benchmark to track the project's actual progress.

The critical path is the longest path in the project network and also is the shortest time in which the project can be completed.

_____ is considered the most useful and widely used project management tool.

What are the benefits and disadvantages of using Gantt charts as a project management tool?

To make a decision to attempt to build an application system based on what was left after a previous attempt ended in failure primarily because of the large investment the company made in the failed project most likely was made by a manager who did not fully understand:

Why should assumptions used in estimating be documented?

Waiting to leave your shift until another person shows up is an example of:

Under the Precedence Diagramming Method, the situation which occurs when task A cannot end until task B starts is called:

In what ways are project network diagrams similar to Gantt charts and what additional strengths do they have?

_____ can help manage the Critical Path by providing information about which activities can be delayed without affecting the deadline target date.

Many organizations have a kick-off meeting because

The technique used to find the sequence of tasks with zero slack (or float) is most closely associated with:

What is the critical chain? How is it different from the concept of a critical path?

When does the project manager or team have the authority to begin executing the project plan?

Based upon the following diagram and activity durations, the Critical Path is:

_____ provide valuable information about the logical sequence and dependencies among the various activities and tasks:

Predecessor activities are activities that must be completed before another activity can be started.

The Nature of Information Technology Projects

Project Methodologies and Processes

Measurable Organizational Value and the Business Case

Project Planning: the Project Infrastructure

Project Planning: Scope and the Work Breakdown Structure

Managing Project Risk

Managing Project Stakeholders and Communication

Managing Project Quality

Leading the Project Team

Managing Organizational Change, Resistance, and Conflict

Project Completion

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