Question 1

Which of the following is the estimate of the longest amount of time it would take to perform a task?

Accepted Answer

Pessimistic duration is the estimate of the longest amount of time it would take to perform a task, considering potential delays and worst-case scenarios.

Question 2

Which of the following is the estimate of the time that will be needed to perform the task?

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The answer of Which of the following is the estimate...

Question 3

Which of the following is considered a project resource?

Accepted Answer

All the options listed (people, services, facilities, and money) are considered project resources as they are essential components required to complete a project.

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT one of the guidelines for selecting and recruiting team members?

Accepted Answer

Recruiting a large team to ensure resources for a project is not a guideline because it can lead to inefficiencies and communication issues. Instead, teams should be kept as small as possible while still being effective.

Question 5

Which of the following is the sequence of dependent tasks that have the largest sum of most likely durations?

Accepted Answer

The critical path is the sequence of dependent tasks that have the largest sum of most likely durations, determining the shortest time to complete the project.

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT shown on a PERT chart?

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The answer of Which of the following is NOT shown...

Question 7

Which of the following is the amount of delay that can be tolerated by a non-critical task without causing a delay in the completion date of the entire project? :

Accepted Answer

Slack time is the amount of delay that can be tolerated by a non-critical task without affecting the project's completion date.

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a likely reason for a change in project scope?:

Accepted Answer

The expectations management matrix being correct is not a reason for a change in project scope; it is a tool used to manage and align expectations, not a cause for scope change.

Question 9

A tool for helping management understand the dynamics and impact of changing project parameters such as cost, schedule, scope and quality is:

Accepted Answer

The expectations management matrix is a tool used to help management understand the dynamics and impact of changing project parameters such as cost, schedule, scope, and quality.

Question 10

Which of the following questions should NOT be answered during a project review?:

Accepted Answer

The compatibility of project team members is not typically a focus of a project review, which usually assesses budget, schedule, and product outcomes.

Question 11

The common techniques for estimating include:

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The answer of The common techniques for estimating include:
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Question 12

Which of the following is NOT one of the 10 hints for project leadership?

Accepted Answer

Keeping "fudge" time in the schedule by not communicating "real" deadlines to team members is generally not considered a good practice in project leadership, as it can lead to mistrust and miscommunication within the team.

Question 13

________________ is the unexpected growth of user expectations and business requirements for an information system as the project progresses.

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The answer of ________________ is the unexpected growth of user...

Question 14

List the basic functions of a project manager.___________________

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The answer of List the basic functions of a project...

Question 15

________________ is a graphical model that depicts a project as a series of events and milestones that are dependent on one another.

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The answer of ________________ is a graphical model that depicts...

Question 16

________________ is the uncontrolled addition of technical features to a system under development without regard to schedule and budget.

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The answer of ________________ is the uncontrolled addition of technical...

Question 17

________________ is an ongoing activity that documents, manages the use of and improves an organization's chosen methodology for systems development. It is concerned with the activities, deliverables, and quality standards to be applied to all projects.

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The answer of ________________ is an ongoing activity that documents,...

Question 18

A ________________ is a hierarchical decomposition of the project into phases, activities, and tasks.

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The answer of A ________________ is a hierarchical decomposition of...

Question 19

________________ are events that signify major accomplishments or events during a project.

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The answer of ________________ are events that signify major accomplishments...

Question 20

The ________________ available for any task is equal to the difference between the earliest and latest completion times.

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The answer of The ________________ available for any task is...

Quiz 4: Project Management