Question 1

Figure 8-4 Project Crashing Information
-Consider the project crashing information presented in Figure 8-4. Which activity should you crash to reduce this project by one day with the least incremental cost?
A) Activity A
B) Activity C
C) Activity E
D) Activity F

Accepted Answer

Crashing Activity C for one day results in a cost increase of $3,000, while crashing the other activities only reduces the project duration by less than one day but involves a much higher cost per unit of time. Therefore, it is the least incremental cost to reduce the project by one day.

Question 2

Figure 8-3 Programmers Resource Histogram
-Consider the programmers resource histogram presented in Figure 8-3. Which activity is an ideal candidate to delay in order to achieve a feasible schedule?
A) Activity A - Define Requirements
B) Activity B - Design Application
C) Activity C - Draft User Manual
D) Activity F - Correct Defects

Accepted Answer

Activity C - Draft User Manual is an ideal candidate to delay because it is not on the critical path, meaning its delay will not directly impact the overall project timeline as much as delaying activities that are on the critical path.

Question 3

Project managers often confront the challenge of reducing excessive time commitments and overloads among project resources. All of the following methods represent a potentially viable strategy to reduce work overloads EXCEPT:
A) Require all project resources to work overtime
B) Split an activity into two activities and delay the second part.
C) Re-sequence activities when logically feasible.
D) Reassign certain activities to other workers.

Accepted Answer

Requiring all project resources to work overtime would not reduce work overloads but rather increase them. It would also have negative impacts on work-life balance and morale. Hence, it is not a viable strategy to reduce work overloads.

Question 4

Figure 8-3 Programmers Resource Histogram
-Consider the programmers resource histogram presented in Figure 8-3. If only six programmers are available to support this project,which of the following conclusions is valid?
A) The current schedule is feasible.
B) The demand for programmers during weeks five and six exceeds the number available.
C) The demand for programmers during weeks six through ten exceeds the number available.
D) There is an excess capacity of programmers throughout the duration of this project.

Accepted Answer

The histogram shows that during weeks five and six, the demand for programmers exceeds the number available. This suggests that the current schedule is not feasible with only six programmers available. Therefore, option A is incorrect. While there is excess capacity at the beginning and end of the project, option D is not entirely correct because of the demand exceeding the availability during weeks five and six. Option C is also incorrect as the demand for programmers does not exceed availability during weeks six through ten as indicated by the histogram.

Question 5

Figure 8-1 RACI Chart
-Consider the RACI chart presented in Figure 8-1. What responsibility should the contract officer assume with respect to the statement of work?
A) develop
B) approve
C) consult
D) inform

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

RACI (Responsible,Approve,Consult,Inform)charts go beyond a communication plan in that they identify every project activity and specify the exact involvement of each stakeholder.

Accepted Answer

RACI charts are more than just a communication plan as they provide a comprehensive view of the roles and responsibilities of each stakeholder for every project activity.

Question 7

Figure 8-4 Project Crashing Information
-Consider the project crashing information presented in Figure 8-4. What is the cost to complete this project in the normal time?
A) $ 40
B) $ 120
C) $ 145
D) $ 405

Accepted Answer

To calculate the cost to complete the project in the normal time, we need to sum up the cost of all activities in the normal time, which is 30 + 15 + 20 + 50 + 30 = 145.
Option A is incorrect because it only represents the additional cost of one day of normal completion time for Activity D. Option B is incorrect because it only represents the additional cost of two days of normal completion time for Activity D and one day for Activity C. Option D is incorrect because it only represents the total cost of crashing all activities.

Question 8

Project managers must often face the challenge of compressing the project schedule. All of the following actions can be taken to reduce the duration of the critical path EXCEPT:
A) Reduce the project scope.
B) Overlap sequential activities using finish-to-finish relationships.
C) Use the float in critical path activities
D) Partially overlay sequential activities using time leads.

Accepted Answer

Using the float in critical path activities is not possible because critical path activities, by definition, have zero float. Reducing the project scope, overlapping activities, and using time leads can help compress the schedule.

Question 9

The components (principles)of Critical Chain Project Management include which of the following?
A) Estimate activity durations generously
B) Avoid multi-tasking.
C) Adhere strictly to completion deadlines - rather than finishing early or late.
D) Add a comfortable buffer to every activity

Accepted Answer

The components (principles)of Critical Chain Project Management include avoiding multi-tasking in order to increase productivity and focus on completing one task at a time. This also helps prevent delays and interruptions that can slow down the entire project. The other options listed may not necessarily be a part of Critical Chain Project Management or may not be effective strategies for managing projects.

Question 10

A common tool project teams use is a responsibility assignment matrix (RAM). Typically,this chart will depict:
A) the date each activity will begin.
B) the duration of each activity.
C) the roles key members of the team will play on each activity.
D) organizational reporting structure

Accepted Answer

A responsibility assignment matrix (RAM) is a tool used to clearly identify the roles and responsibilities of team members in completing project tasks or activities. While the other options listed may be useful in other project management tools, they are not typically depicted in a RAM.

Question 11

Figure 8-2 Software Programmer Loading Chart
-Consider the software programmer loading chart presented in Figure 8-2. What percent of available time is the software programmer assigned to work activities on Thursday?
A) 80 percent
B) 100 percent
C) 150 percent
D) 200 percent

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

Figure 8-4 Project Crashing Information
-Consider the project crashing information presented in Figure 8-4. What is the incremental cost to achieve a one-day reduction in the duration of this project in the most cost efficient manner?
A) $ 30
B) $ 35
C) $ 40
D) $ 60

Accepted Answer

The incremental cost to achieve a one-day reduction in the duration of this project in the most cost efficient manner is the cost per day of crashing activity with the lowest crash cost per day or the most cost-effective activity, which is Activity D at $35 per day. Crashing Activity D by one day will bring the project duration from 17 to 16 days, with an incremental cost of $35.

Question 13

When estimating resource needs,project teams should consider all the following EXCEPT:
A) supporting needs like information systems.
B) the time required to communicate between activities.
C) specific knowledge or skills that must be secured.
D) scoring models

Accepted Answer

Scoring models are not a factor to consider when estimating resource needs. A scoring model is a tool used to evaluate or prioritize different options, but it does not directly impact the resources required for a project. The other options (A, B, and C) are important factors to consider when estimating resource needs.

Question 14

Figure 8-3 Programmers Resource Histogram
-Consider the programmers resource histogram presented in Figure 8-3. How many programmers are required during the fifth week of this project?
A) 2 programmers
B) 4 programmers
C) 6 programmers
D) 7 programmers

Accepted Answer

According to the histogram, during the fifth week of the project, 7 programmers are required.

Question 15

Critical Chain Project Management (CCPM)was developed to address several problems that are common in organizations that use traditional project scheduling. Which of the following describes a common problem addressed by CCPM?
A) Many team members render overly optimistic estimates of the time it will take them to complete project activities.
B) Many team members work solely on a single task until it is complete - impeding work on other related activities.
C) Many team members tend to use all of the time available for an activity rather than completing it early.
D) Many team members work best when multi-tasking

Accepted Answer

CCPM addresses the issue where team members use all the time available for an activity, known as "student syndrome" or "Parkinson's Law," rather than completing it early.

Question 16

Figure 8-2 Software Programmer Loading Chart
-Consider the software programmer loading chart presented in Figure 8-2. Which of the following statements most accurately describes the loading of the software programmer?
A) The programmer is never overloaded.
B) The programmer is overloaded on Wednesday only.
C) The programmer is overloaded on Thursday only.
D) The programmer is overloaded on both Wednesday and Thursday.

Accepted Answer

The chart shows that on Wednesday and Thursday, the programmer's planned hours exceed their available hours, indicating overloading on both of these days. Therefore, choice D is the best answer.

Question 17

Figure 8-4 Project Crashing Information
-Consider the project crashing information presented in Figure 8-4. What is the normal (un-crashed)duration of this project?
A) 6 days
B) 7 days
C) 8 days
D) 9 days

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

The staffing management plan addresses all of the following except:
A) how to identify internal and external human resources for the project.
B) how to create project organization charts
C) how to handle timing issues in managing the project team.
D) how to determine the availability of human resources for the project

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

Figure 8-1 RACI Chart
-Consider the RACI chart presented in Figure 8-1 (RACI stands for Responsible,Approve,Consult,Inform).Who is responsible for development of the specification?
A) the project manager
B) the project engineer
C) the contract officer
D) the data manager

Accepted Answer

According to the RACI chart, the letter "R" stands for responsible, and the only person responsible for the development of the specification is the project engineer, as indicated by the letter "R" in the chart. Therefore, the best choice is B. The project manager is responsible for managing the project, not the development of the specification. The contract officer is responsible for managing contracts and agreements, not the development of the specification. The data manager is responsible for managing data, not the development of the specification.

Question 20

Figure 8-1 RACI Chart
-Consider the RACI chart presented in Figure 8-1. Who is responsible for approval of the data requirements?
A) the project manager
B) the project engineer
C) the contract officer
D) the logistics manager

Accepted Answer

According to the RACI chart, the responsibility for approval of the data requirements falls under the "R" category, which stands for "Responsible". In this case, the responsible person is the project manager.

Quiz 8: Resourcing Projects

Figure 8-4 Project Crashing Information -Consider the project crashing information presented in Figure 8-4. Which activity should you crash to reduce this project by one day with the least incremental cost?

Figure 8-3 Programmers Resource Histogram -Consider the programmers resource histogram presented in Figure 8-3. Which activity is an ideal candidate to delay in order to achieve a feasible schedule?

Project managers often confront the challenge of reducing excessive time commitments and overloads among project resources. All of the following methods represent a potentially viable strategy to reduce work overloads EXCEPT:

Figure 8-3 Programmers Resource Histogram -Consider the programmers resource histogram presented in Figure 8-3. If only six programmers are available to support this project,which of the following conclusions is valid?

Figure 8-1 RACI Chart -Consider the RACI chart presented in Figure 8-1. What responsibility should the contract officer assume with respect to the statement of work?

RACI (Responsible,Approve,Consult,Inform)charts go beyond a communication plan in that they identify every project activity and specify the exact involvement of each stakeholder.

Figure 8-4 Project Crashing Information -Consider the project crashing information presented in Figure 8-4. What is the cost to complete this project in the normal time?

Project managers must often face the challenge of compressing the project schedule. All of the following actions can be taken to reduce the duration of the critical path EXCEPT:

The components (principles) of Critical Chain Project Management include which of the following?

A common tool project teams use is a responsibility assignment matrix (RAM) . Typically,this chart will depict:

Figure 8-2 Software Programmer Loading Chart -Consider the software programmer loading chart presented in Figure 8-2. What percent of available time is the software programmer assigned to work activities on Thursday?

Figure 8-4 Project Crashing Information -Consider the project crashing information presented in Figure 8-4. What is the incremental cost to achieve a one-day reduction in the duration of this project in the most cost efficient manner?

When estimating resource needs,project teams should consider all the following EXCEPT:

Figure 8-3 Programmers Resource Histogram -Consider the programmers resource histogram presented in Figure 8-3. How many programmers are required during the fifth week of this project?

Critical Chain Project Management (CCPM) was developed to address several problems that are common in organizations that use traditional project scheduling. Which of the following describes a common problem addressed by CCPM?

Figure 8-2 Software Programmer Loading Chart -Consider the software programmer loading chart presented in Figure 8-2. Which of the following statements most accurately describes the loading of the software programmer?

Figure 8-4 Project Crashing Information -Consider the project crashing information presented in Figure 8-4. What is the normal (un-crashed) duration of this project?

The staffing management plan addresses all of the following except:

Figure 8-1 RACI Chart -Consider the RACI chart presented in Figure 8-1 (RACI stands for Responsible,Approve,Consult,Inform) .Who is responsible for development of the specification?

Figure 8-1 RACI Chart -Consider the RACI chart presented in Figure 8-1. Who is responsible for approval of the data requirements?