ISDS 3115 Ch. 3 study plan (concept questions)

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

a. define the project

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

a. planning charts used to schedule resources and allocate time

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

a. planning, scheduling, and controlling

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

a. predecessors

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

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

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

b. factor-rating method

An agile approach to project controlling works best for which of the following project​ types? A. Projects with established specifications B. Ill-defined C. Projects with known constraints D. Well-defined

b. ill-defined

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. Chart separate schedules for personnel needs by type of skill and materials needs. D. Decide how long each activity will take.

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

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. variance reports. B. probability estimates for​ on-time completion. C. detailed cost breakdowns for each task. D. cost distribution tables.

b. probability estimates for on-time completion

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

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

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

b. subtasks in major tasks

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

b.sequencing and allotting time to all project activities

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

c. 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 also can be used for scheduling repetitive operations. C. Gantt charts adequately illustrate the interrelationships between the activities and the resources. D. Gantt charts are​ low-cost means of helping managers make sure that activities are planned.

c. Gantt charts adequately illustrate the interrelationships between the activities and the resources

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

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

Among the​ following, critical path and slack time analysis MOST help A. managers define the project activities. B. highlight relationships among 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 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. Straightforward concept and not mathematically complex. D. Precedence relationships must be specified and networked together.

c. straightforward concept and not mathematically complex

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

c. the job is familiar to the existing organization

What is a key characteristic of a project that is​ well-defined? A. Flexibility in the project scheduling B. Introduction of new technology C. Active collaboration and constant feedback D. Extensive initial planning and careful scheduling

d. extensive initial planning and careful scheduling

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 when controlling large projects. C. PERT and CPM are useful in monitoring costs. D. Managers only need to closely monitor the critical path.

d. managers only need to closely monitor the critical path

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

d. microsoft project

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

d. task