Question 1

A PERT chart is&#10;A) Named after someone named PERT&#10;B) Is an acronym for different steps involved in the technique

Accepted Answer

PERT is an acronym for Program Evaluation and Review Technique.

Question 2

A GANTT chart is&#10;A) Named after someone named GANTT&#10;B) Is an acronym for different steps involved in the technique

Accepted Answer

GANTT charts are named after Henry L. Gantt, who developed this type of bar chart for project management.

Question 3

The concept of critical path originates from which engineering discipline?&#10;A) Civil&#10;B) Electrical&#10;C) Industrial&#10;D) Mechanical

Accepted Answer

The critical path method (CPM) is a project management technique that was developed in the 1950s by engineers at DuPont and the US Navy. CPM is used to plan and schedule projects by identifying the critical path, which is the sequence of tasks that must be completed on time in order for the project to be completed on time.

Question 4

The first step in project planning is which of the following?&#10;A) GANTT Chart&#10;B) Project Charter&#10;C) PERT Chart&#10;D) Milestone

Accepted Answer

The Project Charter is the first step in project planning as it formally authorizes the project and provides a high-level overview of objectives and stakeholders.

Question 5

The technique where each task is represented by a box that contains a brief description of and duration for the task is known as:&#10;A) PERT Chart&#10;B) GANTT Chart

Accepted Answer

PERT Chart is a technique used in project management to represent tasks and their dependencies. Each task is represented by a box that contains a brief description of the task and its duration.

Question 6

The technique where each tasks are plotted versus time is known as:&#10;A) PERT Chart&#10;B) GANTT Chart

Accepted Answer

The answer of The technique where each tasks are plotted...

Question 7

Leaving work documentation until after the whole project is complete is typically the most effective strategy

Accepted Answer

Delaying documentation until the end can lead to incomplete or inaccurate records, as details may be forgotten. It's more effective to document throughout the project.

Question 8

The team role involving Procurement needs to be knowledgeable about the purchasing system in the organization

Accepted Answer

The procurement role involves acquiring goods and services, which requires understanding the organization's purchasing system to ensure efficient and compliant transactions.

Question 9

A Liaison within a team defines someone who is the project leader

Accepted Answer

A liaison is someone who facilitates communication and cooperation between groups or individuals, not necessarily the project leader.

Question 10

Milestones are typically assessed only after the entire project is completed

Accepted Answer

Milestones are assessed at specific points during a project to track progress and ensure that the project is on schedule.

Deck 11: Project Management