Question 1

Kennedy is utilizing the Precedence Diagramming Method to spec out the first phase of his project at the Tiny Titans Tech Company. This phase of the project involves starting the design for a new website, but he must wait four weeks before he can upload any content. Which method best describes the relationship between these activities?
A)Finish-to-start
B)Start-to-start
C)Finish-to-finish
D)Start-to-finish

Accepted Answer

The best method to describe the relationship between those two activities is start-to-start.
Finish-to-start is the most commonly used method, however, and describes one activity finishing before another beginning.
Finish-to-finish refers to one activity finishing in order for another activity to finish.
Start-to-finish refers to one activity beginning so that another activity can finish, which is rarely used.
Key Take Away: Good project managers know that the details matter - that even in diagramming, effective use of available tools is paramount in a large, involved project. One hour of careful planning can effectively save several hours of non-focused activity.

Question 2

Michael is looking at a network diagram he's just created for his project. He sits with Tito, a team member and relays important facts about the project utilizing the diagram. Which of the following does not represent the benefits of using a network diagram?
A)It includes dependences
B)It illustrates the critical path
C)t may utilize a calendar scale
D)It's a quick sketch

Accepted Answer

By utilizing this detailed diagram, Richard should be able to address questions relating to those activities that are make up this project, so it could not be a "quick sketch."
Richard would be able to reference dependencies, speak to a critical path, and even a calendar scale, as those are things that can incorporated into a network diagram.
Key Takeaway: Although more than 90% of things we fear never actually materialize, there's no better approach to the other 10% than by being paranoid - I meant prepared. Network diagrams are the Project Manager's equivalent to how to exit a fire through a particular stairwell. It shows you where you are and where you need to go.

Quiz 2: Project Management: Cost, Framework, Responsibility, Scope, and Time

Michael is looking at a network diagram he's just created for his project. He sits with Tito, a team member and relays important facts about the project utilizing the diagram. Which of the following does not represent the benefits of using a network diagram?