Question 1

One of the advantages of a functional project organizational structure is that a team member can work on several projects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A series of projects that are organized in such a way that each project utilizes people from different functional areas is using which of the following organizational structures?

Accepted Answer

A) Matrix project 
B) Integrated task force 
C) Functional project 
D) Pure project 
E) Cross-functional flexible team 
A) Matrix project 
B) Integrated task force 
C) Functional project 
D) Pure project 
E) Cross-functional flexible team

Question 3

When reducing the planned duration of a project using the time-cost CPM model, we select the activity to crash by determining the cost of each alternative and selecting the one whose cost is the greatest.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Earned value management (EVM) is a technique for measuring project progress in an objective manner.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Using the time-cost CPM model, the crash time is the shortest possible time allowed for each activity in the project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What is a work breakdown structure?

Accepted Answer

A) A list of the activities making up the higher levels of the project 
B) A definition of the hierarchy of project tasks, subtasks, and work packages 
C) A depiction of the activities making up a project 
D) A Gantt chart 
E) A structure that is incompatible with the critical path method 
A) A list of the activities making up the higher levels of the project 
B) A definition of the hierarchy of project tasks, subtasks, and work packages 
C) A depiction of the activities making up a project 
D) A Gantt chart 
E) A structure that is incompatible with the critical path method

Question 7

You have been placed in charge of a large project.Shortened communication lines are required to ensure quick resolution of problems as they arise.You recognize that the project is going to take a lot of time and require a lot of team pride, motivation, and commitment by all members.Which project management structure should you use in this situation?

Accepted Answer

A) Pure project 
B) Task force 
C) Matrix project 
D) Functional project 
E) PERT 
A) Pure project 
B) Task force 
C) Matrix project 
D) Functional project 
E) PERT

Question 8

You have collected the data for a time-cost CPM scheduling model analysis.The time is in days and the project "direct costs" are given here.
The indirect costs for the project are determined on a daily duration basis.If the project lasts 16 days, the total indirect costs are $400; 15 days, they will be $250; 14 days, they will be $200; and 13 days, they will be $100.At what day do we achieve the lowest?
Total project cost (i.e., direct plus indirect costs)?

Accepted Answer

A) 16 days 
B) 15 days 
C) 14 days 
D) 13 days 
E) 12 days 
A) 16 days 
B) 15 days 
C) 14 days 
D) 13 days 
E) 12 days

Question 9

Popular project management software used in mid-sized projects is

Accepted Answer

A) Microsoft Word. 
B) Microsoft Primavera. 
C) Microsoft Project. 
D) Microsoft Excel. 
E) None of these 
A) Microsoft Word. 
B) Microsoft Primavera. 
C) Microsoft Project. 
D) Microsoft Excel. 
E) None of these

Question 10

A disadvantage of a matrix project organizational structure is that a project manager is held responsible for successful completion of the project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A company must perform a maintenance project consisting of seven activities.The activities, their predecessors, and their respective time estimates are presented here:
Using CPM, which activities make up the critical path?

Accepted Answer

A) A, B, D, F, G 
B) A, C, E, F, G 
C) A, C, B, F, E 
D) A, D, E 
E) None of these 
A) A, B, D, F, G 
B) A, C, E, F, G 
C) A, C, B, F, E 
D) A, D, E 
E) None of these

Question 12

A project starts out as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) A statement of work 
B) Critical path method (CPM) 
C) A series of milestones 
D) A Gantt chart 
E) A latest-start-time estimate 
A) A statement of work 
B) Critical path method (CPM) 
C) A series of milestones 
D) A Gantt chart 
E) A latest-start-time estimate

One of the advantages of a functional project organizational structure is that a team member can work on several projects.

A series of projects that are organized in such a way that each project utilizes people from different functional areas is using which of the following organizational structures?

When reducing the planned duration of a project using the time-cost CPM model, we select the activity to crash by determining the cost of each alternative and selecting the one whose cost is the greatest.

Earned value management (EVM) is a technique for measuring project progress in an objective manner.

Using the time-cost CPM model, the crash time is the shortest possible time allowed for each activity in the project.

What is a work breakdown structure?

Popular project management software used in mid-sized projects is

A disadvantage of a matrix project organizational structure is that a project manager is held responsible for successful completion of the project.

A company must perform a maintenance project consisting of seven activities.The activities, their predecessors, and their respective time estimates are presented here: Using CPM, which activities make up the critical path?

A project starts out as which of the following?

Introduction

Strategy

Design of Products and Services

Strategic Capacity Management

Learning Curves

Manufacturing Processes

Facility Layout

Service Processes

Waiting Line Analysis and Simulation

Process Design and Analysis

Six Sigma Quality

Statistical Quality Control

Lean Supply Chains

Logistics Distribution, and Transportation

Global Sourcing and Procurement

Enterprise Resource Planning Systems

Forecasting

Sales and Operations Planning

Inventory Management

Material Requirements Planning

Workcenter Scheduling

Theory of Constraints

Health Care

Operations Consulting

Filters

Exam 4: Project Management

One of the advantages of a functional project organizational structure is that a team member can work on several projects.

A series of projects that are organized in such a way that each project utilizes people from different functional areas is using which of the following organizational structures?

When reducing the planned duration of a project using the time-cost CPM model, we select the activity to crash by determining the cost of each alternative and selecting the one whose cost is the greatest.

Earned value management (EVM) is a technique for measuring project progress in an objective manner.

Using the time-cost CPM model, the crash time is the shortest possible time allowed for each activity in the project.

What is a work breakdown structure?

Popular project management software used in mid-sized projects is

A disadvantage of a matrix project organizational structure is that a project manager is held responsible for successful completion of the project.

A company must perform a maintenance project consisting of seven activities.The activities, their predecessors, and their respective time estimates are presented here: Using CPM, which activities make up the critical path?

A project starts out as which of the following?

Introduction

Strategy

Design of Products and Services

Strategic Capacity Management

Learning Curves

Manufacturing Processes

Facility Layout

Service Processes

Waiting Line Analysis and Simulation

Process Design and Analysis

Six Sigma Quality

Statistical Quality Control

Lean Supply Chains

Logistics Distribution, and Transportation

Global Sourcing and Procurement

Enterprise Resource Planning Systems

Forecasting

Sales and Operations Planning

Inventory Management

Material Requirements Planning

Workcenter Scheduling

Theory of Constraints

Health Care

Operations Consulting

Filters