Question 1

Which is one of the main outputs of estimating activity resources process?
A) project documents update
B) milestone list
C) breakdown structure
D) activity duration estimate

Accepted Answer

The main outputs of the resource estimating process include a list of activity resource requirements, a resource breakdown structure, and project documents updates.

Question 2

In project schedule management, what is the next step after defining project activities?
A) planning schedule management
B) determining their dependencies
C) controlling the schedule
D) estimating activity duration

Accepted Answer

After defining project activities, the next step in project schedule management is sequencing them or determining their dependencies. The sequencing process involves evaluating the reasons for dependencies and the different types of dependencies.

Question 3

During which relationship is the "from" activity unable start until the "to" activity is started?
A) start-to-start
B) finish-to-finish
C) finish-to-start
D) start-to-finish

Accepted Answer

A start-to-start dependency is a relationship in which the "from" activity cannot start until the "to" activity or successor is started.

Question 4

What term is used for the amount of time an activity can be delayed without delaying the early start date of any immediately following activities?
A) forward pass
B) backward pass
C) fast tracking
D) free slack

Accepted Answer

A technique that can help project managers make schedule trade-offs is determining the free slack and total slack for each project activity. Free slack or free float is the amount of time an activity can be delayed without delaying the early start date of any immediately following activities.

Question 5

Which dependencies do AOA network diagrams use?
A) start-to-start
B) finish-to-start
C) finish-to-finish
D) start-to-finish

Accepted Answer

A finish-to-start dependency is the most common type of relationship or dependency and AOA network diagrams use only finish-to-start dependencies. It is a relationship in which the "from" activity or predecessor must finish before the "to" activity or successor can start.

Question 6

In project schedule management, the main goal of which process is to ensure that the project team has complete understanding of all the work they must do as part of the project scope so they can start scheduling the work?
A) defining activities
B) estimating activity durations
C) estimating activity resources
D) controlling the schedule

Accepted Answer

The goal of defining activities is to ensure that the project team completely understands all the work it must do as part of the project scope so the team can start scheduling the work. Activity information is a required input to the other time management processes.

Question 7

Which technique involves network diagramming and is used primarily to predict total project duration?
A) Gantt chart
B) critical path analysis
C) resource breakdown structure
D) arrow diagramming method

Accepted Answer

Critical path method (CPM) -also called critical path analysis -is a network diagramming technique used to predict total project duration. This important tool helps combat project schedule overruns.

Question 8

Which type of dependencies are inherent in the nature of work being performed on a project?
A) mandatory
B) discretionary
C) external
D) random

Accepted Answer

Mandatory dependencies are inherent in the nature of work being performed on a project. They are sometimes referred to as hard logic.

Question 9

Which is true of a finish-to-finish dependency?
A) It is a dependency in which the "from" activity cannot start until the "to" activity or successor is started.
B) It is a dependency in which in which the "from" activity must finish before the "to" activity or successor can start.
C) It is a dependency in which the "from" activity must be finished before the "to" activity can be finished.
D) It is a dependency in which the "from" activity must start before the "to" activity can be finished.

Accepted Answer

A finish-to-finish dependency is a relationship in which the "from" activity must be finished before the "to" activity can be finished. One task cannot finish before another finishes.

Question 10

Which network diagramming technique uses boxes to represent activities?
A) PDM
B) CPM
C) ADM
D) PERT

Accepted Answer

The precedence diagramming method (PDM) is a network diagramming technique in which boxes represent activities. It is particularly useful for visualizing certain types of time relationships.

Question 11

What is the latest possible time an activity might begin without delaying the project finish date?
A) early finish date
B) late finish date
C) late start date
D) early start date

Accepted Answer

The late start date is the latest possible time an activity might begin without delaying the project finish date.

Question 12

The critical path is the _____ path through a network diagram, and it represents the _____ amount of slack or float.
A) longest; longest
B) longest; shortest
C) shortest; longest
D) shortest; shortest

Accepted Answer

A critical path for a project is the series of activities that determine the earliest time by which the project can be completed. It is the longest path through the network diagram and has the least amount of slack or float.

Question 13

Which dependencies involve relationships between project and non-project activities?
A) mandatory
B) discretionary
C) external
D) inherent

Accepted Answer

External dependencies involve relationships between project and non-project activities.

Question 14

What term is used for the amount of time an activity can be delayed from its early start without delaying the planned project finish date?
A) total slack
B) free float
C) backward pass
D) forward pass

Accepted Answer

Total slack or total float is the amount of time an activity can be delayed from its early start without delaying the planned project finish date.

Question 15

Which provide a standard format for displaying project schedule information by listing project activities and their corresponding start and finish dates in a calendar format?
A) Gantt charts
B) Critical path analysis
C) Arrow diagramming method
D) PERT analysis

Accepted Answer

Gantt charts provide a standard format for displaying project schedule information by listing project activities and their corresponding start and finish dates in calendar form. They are sometimes referred to as bar charts because the activities' start and end dates are shown as horizontal bars.

Question 16

Which is true of dummy activities?
A) They have long durations.
B) They show logical relationships between activities.
C) They have a large range of resources.
D) They have limited time periods.

Accepted Answer

Dummy activities have no duration and no resources, but are occasionally needed on AOA network diagrams to show logical relationships between activities.

Question 17

In project schedule management, the ultimate goal of which process is to provide a basis for monitoring project progress for the time dimension of the project?
A) defining activities
B) sequencing activities
C) developing a schedule
D) estimating activity resources

Accepted Answer

The ultimate goal of developing a realistic project schedule is to provide a basis for monitoring project progress for the time dimension of the project. Project schedule management processes often go through several iterations before a project schedule is finalized.

Question 18

In an AOA network diagram, what occurs when two or more activities follow a single node?
A) combinations
B) buffers
C) mergers
D) bursts

Accepted Answer

When creating an AOA network diagram, bursts occur when two or more activities follow a single node.

Question 19

After working with key stakeholders to define activities and calculate their resources, what is the next process in project schedule management?
A) develop the schedule.
B) control the schedule.
C) determine their dependencies.
D) estimate the duration of activities.

Accepted Answer

After working with key stakeholders to define activities, determine their dependencies, and estimate their resources, the next process in project schedule management is to estimate the duration of activities.

Question 20

Which dependencies are sometimes referred to as soft logic and should be used with care because they may limit later scheduling options?
A) mandatory
B) discretionary
C) external
D) inherent

Accepted Answer

Discretionary dependencies are defined by the project team. They are sometimes referred to as soft logic and should be used with care because they may limit later scheduling options.

Quiz 6: Project Schedule Management

Which is one of the main outputs of estimating activity resources process?

In project schedule management, what is the next step after defining project activities?

During which relationship is the "from" activity unable start until the "to" activity is started?

What term is used for the amount of time an activity can be delayed without delaying the early start date of any immediately following activities?

Which dependencies do AOA network diagrams use?

In project schedule management, the main goal of which process is to ensure that the project team has complete understanding of all the work they must do as part of the project scope so they can start scheduling the work?

Which technique involves network diagramming and is used primarily to predict total project duration?

Which type of dependencies are inherent in the nature of work being performed on a project?

Which is true of a finish-to-finish dependency?

Which network diagramming technique uses boxes to represent activities?

What is the latest possible time an activity might begin without delaying the project finish date?

The critical path is the _ path through a network diagram, and it represents the _ amount of slack or float.

Which dependencies involve relationships between project and non-project activities?

What term is used for the amount of time an activity can be delayed from its early start without delaying the planned project finish date?

Which provide a standard format for displaying project schedule information by listing project activities and their corresponding start and finish dates in a calendar format?

Which is true of dummy activities?

In project schedule management, the ultimate goal of which process is to provide a basis for monitoring project progress for the time dimension of the project?

In an AOA network diagram, what occurs when two or more activities follow a single node?

After working with key stakeholders to define activities and calculate their resources, what is the next process in project schedule management?

Which dependencies are sometimes referred to as soft logic and should be used with care because they may limit later scheduling options?