Question 1

A project starts out as which of the following?
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

Accepted Answer

A project typically begins with a statement of work, which outlines the goals and objectives of the project, the tasks and deliverables required to achieve those goals, and the timeline and budget for completing the project. Critical path method, milestones, Gantt charts, and latest-start-time estimates are all tools and techniques used in project management, but they are typically developed after the statement of work.

Question 2

For an activity in a CPM analysis, the early start time is 8 and the late start time is 10.Which of the following statements is true?
A)The late finish is 12.
B)The early finish is 10.
C)The slack for this activity is 2.
D)The duration of this activity is 2.
E)The activity is on the critical path.

Accepted Answer

Slack = Late start - Early start - Duration = 10 - 8 - Duration = 2
Therefore, the slack for this activity is 2.

Question 3

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, what is the latest finish time for the last activity in this project (i.e., the total time to complete the project)?
A)9 days
B)10 days
C)11 days
D)12 days
E)13 days

Accepted Answer

The Critical Path Method (CPM) involves identifying the longest path through the project, which determines the shortest time to complete the project. By calculating the earliest and latest start and finish times for each activity, the total project time is found to be 11 days.

Question 4

A simple project listing of five activities, their predecessors, and their respective time estimates are presented here:
Using the CPM, which activities have slack in this project?
A)A
B)B
C)C
D)D
E)C and E

Accepted Answer

Activity C has slack because it is not on the critical path, allowing it some flexibility in its start and finish times without affecting the overall project duration.

Question 5

A simple project listing of five activities and their respective time estimates are presented here:
Using CPM, which activities make up the critical path?
A)A, C, D, E
B)A, B, D, E
C)A, C, B, D, E
D)A, D, E
E)None of these

Accepted Answer

The critical path is the longest path, which includes all activities that must be completed on time in order to finish the project on schedule. In this case, the longest path is A-B-D-E with a total time of 32 days. Therefore, the activities that make up the critical path are A, B, D, and E. Option A and C have activity C on their critical path, but C has a slack of 3 days, which means it can be delayed without affecting the project completion time. Option D only includes activities A, D, and E on the critical path, but activity B with a duration of 12 days is not included. Option E is incorrect as at least one answer choice is correct.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

The matrix project structure is organized in a way that each project utilizes people from different functional areas. This allows for cross-functional collaboration and enhances communication between different departments. The other options do not specifically address the use of people from different functional areas in project teams.

Question 7

What is a work breakdown structure?
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

Accepted Answer

A work breakdown structure (WBS) is a hierarchical decomposition of the project into smaller, manageable parts called work packages. The WBS breaks down the work required for the project into smaller, more manageable parts. It defines the hierarchy of project tasks, subtasks, and work packages, providing a framework for organizing and tracking project work.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

The pure project structure allows for shortened communication lines and quick problem resolution, as the team is dedicated solely to the project, fostering pride, motivation, and commitment.

Question 9

PERT is an abbreviation for which of the following methodologies?
A)Product evaluation, result, and treatment
B)Programming and evaluation realization technology
C)Program evaluation and review technique
D)Process evaluation and review technology
E)It is a name, not an abbreviation for anything.

Accepted Answer

PERT stands for Program Evaluation and Review Technique, which is a project management methodology used to analyze and organize the tasks involved in completing a project.

Question 10

A listing of immediate predecessor activities is important information in a CPM analysis for which of the following reasons?
A)It specifies the relationships in the CPM network of activities.
B)It provides useful timing information.
C)It includes cost information.
D)It is the probability information required in the final step of CPM.
E)None of these

Accepted Answer

Immediate predecessor activities are the activities that must be completed before the next activity can start. Knowing the immediate predecessor activities is crucial for constructing the CPM network and determining the critical path. It helps to identify the dependencies between the activities, understand the sequence of work, and estimate the duration of the project accurately. Therefore, choice A is the correct answer. B, C, and D are all incorrect because immediate predecessor activities do not relate to timing, cost, or probability information.

Question 11

You are looking at a chart that has the terms BCWS, BCWP, and AC indicating lines on the chart.What kind of chart are you looking at?
A)Gantt chart
B)PERT chart
C)Bar/milestone chart
D)Total program cost breakdown
E)EVM chart

Accepted Answer

BCWS (Budgeted Cost of Work Scheduled), BCWP (Budgeted Cost of Work Performed), and AC (Actual Cost) are terms commonly used in Earned Value Management (EVM). Therefore, the chart being described is an EVM chart.

Question 12

Some of the advantages of a functional project where the project is housed in a functional division include which of the following?
A)The project manager has full authority over the project.
B)Team pride, motivation, and commitment are high.
C)A team member can work on several projects.
D)Needs of the client are secondary.
E)None of these

Accepted Answer

In a functional project, team members can work on multiple projects simultaneously, as they are part of a functional division rather than dedicated solely to one project.

Question 13

In a Gantt chart, the horizontal axis is usually which of the following?
A)Activities
B)Cost
C)Profit
D)Time
E)Milestones

Accepted Answer

The horizontal axis in a Gantt chart represents time, which is a critical element in planning and visualizing project schedules. It shows a timeline that can range from days to months to years, depending on the type and scope of the project. This helps project managers and stakeholders to track the progress of the project and make adjustments as needed to ensure that it is completed within the given timeline.

Question 14

For an activity in a CPM analysis, the early finish time is 20 and the late finish time is 20.Which of the following statements is true?
A)The activity's late start must happen before its early start.
B)The activity is on the critical path.
C)The slack for this activity is 20.
D)The duration of this task is zero.
E)The duration of this task is 20.

Accepted Answer

If an activity has the same early and late finish time, it means that it has no slack or float time available, and any delay in this activity will delay the entire project. Therefore, the activity is on the critical path.

Question 15

An advantage of a pure project where self-contained teams work full time on a project is which of the following?
A)Team members can work on several projects.
B)Functional area is a "home" after the project is completed.
C)There are duplicated resources.
D)Lines of communication are shortened.
E)Overall organizational policies and goals can be ignored.

Accepted Answer

In a pure project, team members work full time on a project and are all located in the same physical location. This allows for shorter lines of communication as team members can easily communicate with each other, share information, and solve problems quickly. This can lead to increased efficiency and better decision-making.

Question 16

Which of the following is a graphic project report used in project management?
A)Project proposal
B)Approved project plan
C)Humphrey chart
D)Equipment and supplies chart
E)Cost and performance tracking schedule

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

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 have slack in this project?
A)A, B, C
B)B, D
C)Only C
D)C, E
E)F, G

Accepted Answer

Slack is the amount of time an activity can be delayed without affecting the project completion time. Activities with slack are those that have total float or free float. Based on the CPM analysis, activities C and E have total float of 6 and 2, respectively, which means they have slack. The other activities have zero total float, which means they have no slack. Therefore, the correct answer is D.

Question 18

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)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

Accepted Answer

The critical path is the longest path through the network, and it determines the minimum time required to complete the project. In this case, the critical path is A-B-D-F-G, which has a total time of 21 days.

Question 19

A simple project listing of five activities, their predecessors, and their respective time estimates are presented here:
Using CPM, what is the latest finish time for the last activity in this project (i.e., the total time to complete the project)?
A)10 days
B)7 days
C)8 days
D)12 days
E)9 days

Accepted Answer

The critical path is A-B-D-E, with a total time estimate of 12 days. The latest finish time for the last activity (E) is 12 days, as it is the last activity on the critical path. Therefore, the answer is D.

Question 20

You have just been assigned to oversee a series of projects.Functional areas will loan you personnel for each project, and separate project managers will be responsible for separate projects.These project managers will report to you.Which project management structure is being used?
A)Pure project
B)Task force
C)Matrix project
D)Functional project
E)PERT

Accepted Answer

In a matrix project management structure, project managers have access to employees from different functional areas, and they report to a higher level manager who oversees all the projects. This allows for flexibility and efficient use of resources, which is what is required in this scenario. The functional areas will loan their employees to work on specific projects, but the project managers will still report to a higher level manager (in this case, the overseer). A pure project would not be appropriate because there are multiple projects being overseen, while a task force would be a temporary solution for a specific problem rather than a long-term structure. Functional project management structure may not be suitable as it is not designed for multiple projects. PERT is a project management tool used for planning and scheduling projects, not a project management structure.

Quiz 4: Project Management

A project starts out as which of the following?

For an activity in a CPM analysis, the early start time is 8 and the late start time is 10.Which of the following statements is true?

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, what is the latest finish time for the last activity in this project (i.e., the total time to complete the project) ?

A simple project listing of five activities, their predecessors, and their respective time estimates are presented here: Using the CPM, which activities have slack in this project?

A simple project listing of five activities and their respective time estimates are presented here: Using CPM, which activities make up the critical path?

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?

What is a work breakdown structure?

PERT is an abbreviation for which of the following methodologies?

A listing of immediate predecessor activities is important information in a CPM analysis for which of the following reasons?

You are looking at a chart that has the terms BCWS, BCWP, and AC indicating lines on the chart.What kind of chart are you looking at?

Some of the advantages of a functional project where the project is housed in a functional division include which of the following?

In a Gantt chart, the horizontal axis is usually which of the following?

For an activity in a CPM analysis, the early finish time is 20 and the late finish time is 20.Which of the following statements is true?

An advantage of a pure project where self-contained teams work full time on a project is which of the following?

Which of the following is a graphic project report used in project management?

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 have slack in this 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 simple project listing of five activities, their predecessors, and their respective time estimates are presented here: Using CPM, what is the latest finish time for the last activity in this project (i.e., the total time to complete the project) ?

You have just been assigned to oversee a series of projects.Functional areas will loan you personnel for each project, and separate project managers will be responsible for separate projects.These project managers will report to you.Which project management structure is being used?