ISDS 3115 Chapter 3

Which of the following activities does NOT belong to the controlling phase of project​ management? A. define the project B. revise plans C. shift resources D. monitor​ resources, costs,​ quality, and budgets

A. define the project

Which of the following is a direct responsibility of the project​ manager? A. making sure that the people assigned to the project receive the​ motivation, direction, and information needed to do their jobs B. performing all of the activities in the project C. calculating completion probabilities for all tasks in the project D. drawing the network diagram

A. making sure that the people assigned to the project receive the motivation, direction, and information needed to do their jobs

Which of the following statements regarding critical paths is​ true? A. On a specific​ project, there can be multiple critical​ paths, all with exactly the same duration. B. The duration of the critical path is the average duration of all paths in the project network. C. Every network has only one critical path. D. The shortest of all paths through the network is the critical path. E. Some activities on the critical path may have slack.

A. on a specific project, there can be multiple critical paths, all with exactly the same duration

Gantt charts are A. planning charts used to schedule resources and allocate time. B. not widely used. C. widely used network techniques. D. not easy to understand.

A. planning charts used to schedule resources and allocate time

The project organization may be LESS helpful when A. the job is familiar to the existing organization. B. work tasks can be defined with a specific goal and deadline. C. the work contains complex interrelated tasks requiring specialized skills. D. the project cuts across organizational lines.

A. the job is familiar to the existing organization

How do you open a blank project using Microsoft​ Project? A. File|Blank B. File|New C. File|Open D. Project|New

B. File|New

Which of the following is NOT true about Gantt​ charts? A. Gantt charts are planning charts used to schedule resources and allocate time. B. Gantt charts adequately illustrate the interrelationships between the activities and the resources. C. Gantt charts also can be used for scheduling repetitive operations. D. Gantt charts are​ low-cost means of helping managers make sure that activities are planned.

B. Gant charts adequately illustrate the interrelationships between the activities and the resources

What is the shortest duration required to complete an​ activity? A. pessimistic time B. crash time C. optimistic time D. most likely time

B. crash time

Which of the following is NOT a technique that allows managers to​ plan, schedule, and control​ projects? A. PERT B. Factor-rating method C. CPM D. Gantt charts

B. factor-rating method

Which of the following activities are NOT part of project​ scheduling? A. Compute resources needed at each stage of production. B. Make sure all necessary activities are finished in proper sequence and on time. C. Decide how long each activity will take. D. Chart separate schedules for personnel needs by type of skill and materials needs.

B. make sure all necessary activities are finished in proper sequence

Which of the following does NOT belong to the planning phase of project​ management? A. goal setting B. monitoring resources C. team organization D. defining the project

B. monitoring resources

Computerized​ PERT/CPM reports and charts do NOT include A. cost distribution tables. B. probability estimates for​ on-time completion. C. detailed cost breakdowns for each task. D. variance reports.

B. probability estimates for on-time completion

Which of the following is a limitation of PERT and​ CPM? A. They can be used only to monitor schedules. B. There is the inherent danger of placing too much emphasis on the critical path. C. The graphical nature of a network delays comprehension of the activity​ list's interrelationships. D. They are applicable to only a narrow variety of projects and industries.

B. there is the inherent danger of placing too much emphasis on the critical path

The main difference between PERT and CPM is​ that: A. PERT is more accurate than CPM. B. CPM assumes activity durations can vary. C. PERT employs three time estimates for each activity. D. PERT ignores activity costs. E. PERT assumes that activity durations are known.

C. PERT employs three time estimates for each activity

What is the most popular example of specialized software for managing​ projects? A. PERT/CPM+ B. Microsoft Management Tool C. Microsoft Project D. Project Apple

C. microsoft project

Which of the following is used for computations in​ CPM? A. optimistic time B. most likely time C. normal time D. pessimistic time

C. normal time

Among the​ following, critical path and slack time analysis MOST help A. highlight relationships among project activities. B. managers define the project activities. C. pinpoint activities that need to be closely watched. D. point out who is responsible for various activities.

C. pinpoint activities that need to be closely watched

Which of these statements is NOT true about project​ scheduling? A. Project scheduling identifies the precedence relationships among activities. B. Project scheduling encourages the setting of realistic time and cost estimates for each activity. C. Project scheduling helps make better use of resources by identifying the​ non-critical paths through the network. D. Project scheduling shows the relationship of each activity to others.

C. project scheduling helps make better use of resources by identifying the non-critical paths through the network

Which of the following is NOT part of project​ controlling? A. shifting resources to where they are needed most B. close monitoring of​ resources, costs,​ quality, and budgets C. sequencing and allotting time to all project activities D. using a feedback loop to revise the project plan

C. sequencing and allotting time to all project activities

Which of the following is NOT one of the phases of project​ management? A. scheduling B. planning C. controlling D. budgeting E. All of the above are project management phases.

D. budgeting

Which of the following activities are NOT part of project​ scheduling? A. Chart separate schedules for personnel needs by type of skill and materials needs. B. Decide how long each activity will take. C. Compute resources needed at each stage of production. D. Make sure all necessary activities are finished in proper sequence and on time.

D. make sure all necessary activities are finished in proper sequence and on time

Which of the following is NOT true regarding PERT and​ CPM? A. Time estimates are subject to fudging by managers. B. PERT and CPM are useful in monitoring costs. C. PERT and CPM are useful when controlling large projects. D. Managers only need to closely monitor the critical path.

D. managers only need to closely monitor the critical path

The most realistic estimate of the time required to complete an activity is referred to as​ what? A. slack time B. pessimistic time C. optimistic time D. most likely time

D. most likely time

The three phases involved in the management of large projects are A. scheduling, operating, and evaluating. B. planning, scheduling, and evaluating. C. scheduling, designing, and operating. D. planning, scheduling, and controlling.

D. planning, scheduling, and controlling

Which column in Microsoft Project defines the precedence relationships among the​ activities? A. order B. relations C. successors D. predecessors

D. predecessors

Which of the following is an advantage of PERT and​ CPM? A. Useful in monitoring only schedules. B. Project activities have to be clearly​ defined, independent, and stable in their relationships. C. Precedence relationships must be specified and networked together. D. Straightforward concept and not mathematically complex.

D. straightforward concept and not mathematically complex

Which of the following is the THIRD level in work breakdown structure​ (WBS)? A. activities to be completed B. project C. major tasks in the project D. subtasks in major tasks

D. subtasks in major tasks

What does Microsoft Project call an​ activity? A. job B. goal C. event D. task

D. task

A project organization works best for an organization when the project resides in only one of its functional areas.

False

Shortening the​ project's duration by deleting unnecessary activities is called​ "project crashing."

False

The shortest of all paths through the network is the critical path.

False

Slack is the amount of time an activity can be delayed without delaying the entire project.

True