A project consists of four activities with information as shown in the table.What is the overall standard deviation of the project? \[\begin{array} { | l | l | l | l | } \hline \text { Activity } & \text { Predecessor } & \text { Length } & \text { Variance } \\ \hline \text { A } & - & 10 & 4 \\ \hline \text { B } & \text { A } & 12 & 3 \\ \hline \text { D } & \text { B } & 16 & 5 \\ \hline & \text { C } & 14 & 6 \\ \hline \end{array}\]

A) 24 B) 18 C) 8.41 D) 4.24 A) 24 B) 18 C) 8.41 D) 4.24

A project is represented by the activity durations (estimated at 90% likelihood of completion)and precedence requirements shown in the table.What is the overall duration of this project if it is managed using critical chain methodology? \[\begin{array} { | l | l | l | l | l | l | } \hline \text { Activity } & \text { Predecessor } & \text { Length } & \text { Activity } & \text { Predecessor } & \text { Length } \\ \hline \text { A } & - - & 20 & \text { D } & \text { B } & 16 \\ \hline \text { B } & \text { A } & 20 & E & \text { C } & 8 \\ \hline & \text { A } & 10 & \text { F } & \text { D, E } & 8 \\ \hline \end{array}\]

A) 48 B) 32 C) 64 D) 43.5 A) 48 B) 32 C) 64 D) 43.5

A project is represented by the activity durations (in days,estimated at 90% likelihood of completion)and precedence requirements shown in the table.How many feeder buffers are needed if this project is managed using critical chain methodology? \[\begin{array} { | l | l | l | l | l | l | } \hline \text { Activity } & \text { Predecessor } & \text { Length } & \text { Activity } & \text { Predecessor } & \text { Length } \\ \hline \text { A } & - & 18 & \text { E } & \text { C, D } & 13 \\ \hline \text { B } & - & 16 & \text { F } & \text { C } & 9 \\ \hline \text { C } & \text { A } & 22 & \text { G } & \text { E, F } & 15 \\ \hline \text { D } & \text { B } & 14 & & & \\ \hline \end{array}\]

A) 0 B) 1 C) 2 D) 3 A) 0 B) 1 C) 2 D) 3

A project is represented by the activity durations (in days,estimated at 90% likelihood of completion)and precedence requirements shown in the table.What is the length of the project buffer if this project is managed using critical chain methodology? Use the rule of thumb approach. \[\begin{array} { | l | l | l | l | l | l | } \hline \text { Activity } & \text { Predecessor } & \text { Length } & \text { Activity } & \text { Predecessor } & \text { Length } \\ \hline \text { A } & - & 18 & \text { E } & \text { C, D } & 13 \\ \hline \text { B } & - & 16 & \text { F } & \text { C } & 9 \\ \hline \text { C } & \text { A } & 22 & \text { G } & \text { E, F } & 15 \\ \hline \text { D } & \text { B } & 14 & & & \\ \hline \end{array}\]

A) 8.5 days B) 17 days C) 24.5 days D) 34 days A) 8.5 days B) 17 days C) 24.5 days D) 34 days

Exam 11: Advanced Topics in Planning and Scheduling: Agile and Critical Chain

The term capacity constraint buffer refers to a safety margin separating different tasks scheduled to use the same resource.

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Question 81

What are some arguments against the XP technique of pair programming?

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Question 82

A key element of extreme programming is:

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Once the organization elevates its constraint,its system has no constraint.

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A project consists of four activities with information as shown in the table.What is the overall standard deviation of the project? Activity Predecessor Length Variance A - 10 4 B A 12 3 D B 16 5 C 14 6

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A project is represented by the activity durations (estimated at 90% likelihood of completion)and precedence requirements shown in the table.What is the overall duration of this project if it is managed using critical chain methodology? Activity Predecessor Length Activity Predecessor Length A -- 20 D B 16 B A 20 E C 8 A 10 F D, E 8

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A project consists of four activities with information as shown in the table.What is the overall variance of the project's duration?

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Question 87

A product backlog is the final list of what is needed to complete the project.

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Question 88

Which of these numerical (quantity)comparisons is CORRECT?

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Question 89

The waterfall project development process is well-suited for instances where:

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Question 90

A project is represented by the activity durations (in days,estimated at 90% likelihood of completion)and precedence requirements shown in the table.How many feeder buffers are needed if this project is managed using critical chain methodology? Activity Predecessor Length Activity Predecessor Length A - 18 E C, D 13 B - 16 F C 9 C A 22 G E, F 15 D B 14

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Question 91

CCPM advocates performing all non-critical activities:

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Question 92

Your next project consists of 8 consecutive 8-day activities,each estimated by a different worker in your organization.Your organizational culture dictates that you add your own safety margin of 3 days into your estimates.Unbeknownst to you,the project manager has recently converted to a critical chain project management view.The project manager knows perfectly well what sorts of games are played with activity estimates and she knows exactly how much activity padding takes place.What will the overall project safety margin be once the project manager reviews your estimates and makes the project schedule?

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Question 93

The buffers supplied to non-critical paths in critical chain project management are called:

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Question 94

What is Agile PM and what makes it ideal for many software development projects?

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Question 95

The critical chain is usually the same as the critical path.

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A project is represented by the activity durations (in days,estimated at 90% likelihood of completion)and precedence requirements shown in the table.What is the length of the project buffer if this project is managed using critical chain methodology? Use the rule of thumb approach. Activity Predecessor Length Activity Predecessor Length A - 18 E C, D 13 B - 16 F C 9 C A 22 G E, F 15 D B 14

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Question 97

Subcontractor deliveries are difficult to schedule with the critical chain project methodology because:

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Question 98

Which statement about critical chain project management is BEST?

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Question 99

Which of the following statements about CCPM activity networks is CORRECT?

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Question 100

The term capacity constraint buffer refers to a safety margin separating different tasks scheduled to use the same resource.

What are some arguments against the XP technique of pair programming?

A key element of extreme programming is:

Once the organization elevates its constraint,its system has no constraint.

A project consists of four activities with information as shown in the table.What is the overall standard deviation of the project? Activity Predecessor Length Variance A - 10 4 B A 12 3 D B 16 5 C 14 6

A project consists of four activities with information as shown in the table.What is the overall variance of the project's duration?

A product backlog is the final list of what is needed to complete the project.

Which of these numerical (quantity)comparisons is CORRECT?

The waterfall project development process is well-suited for instances where:

CCPM advocates performing all non-critical activities:

The buffers supplied to non-critical paths in critical chain project management are called:

What is Agile PM and what makes it ideal for many software development projects?

The critical chain is usually the same as the critical path.

Subcontractor deliveries are difficult to schedule with the critical chain project methodology because:

Which statement about critical chain project management is BEST?

Which of the following statements about CCPM activity networks is CORRECT?

Introduction: Why Project Management?

The Organizational Context: Strategy,Structure,and Culture

Project Selection and Portfolio Management

Leadership and the Project Manager

Scope Management

Project Team Building,Conflict,and Negotiation

Risk Management

Cost Estimation and Budgeting

Project Scheduling: Networks,Duration Estimation,and Critical Path

Project Scheduling: Lagging, Crashing, and Activity Networks

Resource Management

Project Evaluation and Control

Project Closeout and Termination

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