Challenge 2.1: WBS, Resource and Schedule

The project that started at the beginning of February will be completed by August 31. Which of the following best describes this scenario?

a.) Average time b.) Lead time c.) Overall time * d.) Lag time

John can begin working on task 1.2 as soon as Malik has task 1.1 at least 50% complete. Which of the following best describes this scenario?

a.) Average time b.) Lead time * c.) Lag time d.) Overall time

Which of the following characteristics is NOT true of a Gantt chart?

a.) A Gantt chart displays the work in a logical flow. b.) A Gantt chart displays the relationships between the work and the project work units. c.) A Gantt chart represents how the project manager can fast track the project's completion. * d.) A Gantt chart can be used to create the overall project schedule.

A network diagram for a project is different from a Gantt chart for a project in which of the following ways?

a.) A network diagram is used to display all of the project work. b.) A network diagram is the basis for creating the project schedule. c.) A network diagram is better for comparing relationships among project activities. * d.) A network diagram is the basis for creating a risk management plan.

An oil spill has devastated the local beach. Wendy and her team have been assigned the activity of coordinating animal rehabilitation. Which of the following items would directly impact time estimates for assisting the animals?

a.) Describe the ways in which local residents can help animals affected by the oil spill. b.) Estimate the cost of buying gloves to remove oil. c.) Train staff on safe oil-removal techniques. * d.) Ask a veterinary clinic to donate shampoo for animals exposed to oil.

The city where Luke lives was recently hit by a tornado. He has organized a team to help clean up the debris around the city. Which of the following items would directly impact time estimates for cleaning the beach areas?

a.) Document area damaged by the tornado. b.) Renting vehicles to take debris to the nearest landfill. c.) Budget for potential cost overruns. d.) Availability of collection and disposal equipment. *

Erin is a project manager and is in charge of a new project. She handled a similar project for her company last year and decided to create a preliminary work breakdown structure (WBS) prior to meeting with her project team, which is comprised mostly of local people who did not have her level of project management experience. Based on the information above, select the item below that illustrates an error Erin may have committed that may cause her to miss an important component of her WBS.

a.) Erin failed to consider stakeholder schedules when preparing her WBS. b.) Erin failed to collaborate with individuals who would have expertise with the work required. * c.) Erin failed to gain approval from the project sponsor prior to completing her WBS. d.) Erin failed to prepare a responsibility matrix to support her WBS.

Tom is a recently hired project manager and is in charge of a new project. He decided to go ahead and meet with his project team to gather some information to help him create the work breakdown structure (WBS). Based on the information above, select the item below that illustrates an error Tom may have committed that may cause him to miss an important component of his WBS.

a.) He should have reviewed past project schedules with similar outcomes. * b.) He should have waited to get stakeholder expectations until after making his WBS. c.) He should have gone to the project sponsor to have his WBS approved. d.) He should have gotten more information from people with project management experience.

Evan and his team are creating an advertisement for a local clothing store and need to figure out what resources are necessary for the photo shoot. Which of the following elements would a project manager negotiate for a fixed bid contract?

a.) Hire a food service company to deliver snacks for the crew. b.) Agree on a defined dollar amount for a janitorial service to clean the sets used for the photo shoot. * c.) Ask employees to bring in their friends to serve as extras in some of the ads. d.) Closely manage the hours worked by the intern hired to organize all of the pictures, to avoid a negative impact on the project budget.

Maria and her team are filming an online advertising video for a new grocery store and are considering the resources needed to deliver this project. Which of the following elements would a project manager negotiate for a time contract?

a.) Hire a video production crew for a specific dollar amount to script, shoot, and edit a video that will appear on the main page. b.) Rent specialty props and equipment to use during each video production. c.) Require staff members to stay after video shoots end to help take down equipment and clean up the sets. d.) Determine the hours dedicated to website testing to ensure the programming staff completed it within the budgeted testing period. *

Which of the following is true regarding the critical path for a project?

a.) It is based on both dependencies and duration across all project tasks. * b.) A project can be completed in a time period shorter than the critical path. c.) A delay in a task in the critical path has little effect on the schedule for the overall project. d.) It is made up of the shortest string on continuous dependent activities and tasks of a project.

Which of the following descriptions corresponds to a resource plan?

a.) Itemize the expenses for purchasing food supplies. b.) Figure out a way to handle issues that come up during the party. c.) Record all of the supplies needed to cook for the party. * d.) Order the steps to complete to prepare and host the party.

Kelly is a project manager and needed to create a work breakdown structure for a new project. Once she completed the process, she realized that she had made some mistakes. Which of the following could be a mistake Kelly made while developing a WBS?

a.) Kelly adjusted the WBS after sequencing the activities. b.) Kelly listed the tasks before identifying the activities. * c.) Kelly identified the activities after specifying the deliverables. d.) Kelly sequenced the activities after listing the tasks.

Which of the following considers time and effort in a project schedule?

a.) Mary needs to bake the chicken before the cornbread, as the chicken bakes longer and at a different temperature. b.) Mary can bake the chicken in 30 minutes, but the total cooking time is four hours since the chicken has to marinate prior to baking. * c.) Mary has only one oven and a small microwave to cook her dishes and warm the guests' food. d.) Mary's homemade cornbread will be fresher than the cornbread mix that comes in a box from the grocery store.

The finishing department must wait at least 2 days after completing Task 1.1 before beginning Task 1.2. Which of the following best describes this scenario?

a.) Overall time b.) Average time c.) Lag time * d.) Lead time

Kyle and his team are determining the resources needed for a project that involves using cats in a video. Which of the following elements would a project manager negotiate for a material contract?

a.) Pay a pet handler by the hour to dress and accessorize the pets b.) Contact a clothing company to provide pet wardrobes * c.) Use a web design firm to update the website for a flat fee d.) Complete the voiceovers for the videos using existing staff

Which of the following descriptions corresponds to a project schedule?

a.) Sequencing the activities and tasks for a project. * b.) Detailing the methods for interacting during a project. c.) Creating a plan to handle project problems. d.) Developing a list of items needed for the project.

Grace and her team are in charge of cleaning up the local park every spring. Which of the following items would directly impact time estimates for cleaning the park?

a.) Supplies donated by the local recycling facility. b.) Community outreach to improve public relations. c.) Contingency reserves for the project budget. d.) Amount of work required to remove the trash from the park. *

Which of the following considers quality in a project schedule?

a.) The bread is cheaper to make at home than to purchase at a local bakery. b.) The bread is coated with an egg wash and herbs before Randy bakes it. c.) The bread can be prepared and baked in less than an hour depending on the recipe Randy uses. d.) The homemade bread is more nutritious since Randy will not need to add any preservatives to the dough. *

When creating a project schedule, which question should you ask to determine the resources that will impact the schedule?

a.) Will the critical path finish in the time allotted for the project? b.) What is the level of quality needed for each deliverable? * c.) What sequence must work be performed in? d.) Which equipment and materials are needed?

Laurie is the project manager for a new project to update the landscape of her city's parks. In addition to the volunteers, the project may require __________ resources from outside the community who have expertise in the area of planting and gardening.

a.) equipment b.) technology c.) people * d.) material

As the project manager involved in updating the company's website, Trevor determines that software will be used to develop a new blog. This new software would be considered a ___________ resource.

a.) material b.) people c.) technology * d.) equipment

Jackson is in charge of a project to clean up the local beach after an oil spill. As the project manager, Jackson determined that he could reduce the costs of oil removal by obtaining __________ resources, including special clothing and safety equipment.

a.) organizational b.) people c.) non-people * d.) internal

Marcia, a project manager, was in charge of assigning tasks for the school's barbecue fundraiser. One of the team members, Larry, hated to cook but was an excellent bartender. Marcia should develop a __________ that assigns beverage-related activities to Larry. This should be done before developing the schedule because Larry's expertise will help Marcia estimate how much time is needed.

a.) task chart * b.) resource plan c.) work breakdown structure d.) resource agreement

Jacob assigned Teresa to test the functions of the newly installed computer program. When Teresa is assigned this task, she is considered a people resource. Jacob will provide her with a __________ that explains performance expectations.

a.) work breakdown structure b.) resource agreement * c.) project schedule d.) task chart