Exam 8: Scheduling

Project completion probabilities computed using just the critical path are always what?

It is important to good project management to be __________ in estimating the time required to complete each of the various tasks included in the project.

The authors define __________ as the time an activity can be delayed without affecting the start time of any successor activity

A precedence relationship where the completion of a successor activity depends on the completion of a predecessor activity is called a __________.

A precedent relationship where the completion of a predecessor activity depends on the initiation of a successor activity is called a __________.

A __________ is a combination of interrelated activities and events depicted with arcs and nodes.

Which of the following is not a software tool commonly used to manage projects,especially in relation to time and cost budgets?

The line connecting two nodes is referred to as a(n)

A project has three paths and a desired completion time of 43 days.The first path has a 70 percent probability of being completed in 43 days.The second has an 85 percent probability and the third haws a 90 percent probability.What is the probability that the project will be completed on time?

__________ was developed by the U.S.Navy while the __________ was developed by __________.

When using the beta distribution,the denominator of the formula for standard deviation should ________.

Explain why completion probabilities computed using the critical path are always optimistic.What can be done?

The calculation of the standard deviation for the beta distribution is based on the assumption that __________.

A(n)__________ is the conversion of the project work breakdown structure into an operating timetable.

A clearly identifiable point in a project or set of activities that commonly denotes a reporting requirement or completion of a large or important set of activities is called a(n)__________.

Task H has duration of 5 days,an early start of 25 days,an early finish of 30 days,a late start of 25 days,and a late finish of 30 days.There are __________ days of slack for task H.