ISM3314 CHPT 5
Which of the following statements is true?
The scope statement can be used to measure variance on a project.
A forward pass through a network diagram answers which of the following questions?
What is the earliest that a project activity may start or finish?
A requirements traceability matrix tracks requirements back to ________.
a business need that must be met
After watching a customer interact with a prototype for a new product, Neville takes a few minutes to ask the customer some specific questions about the interaction. What is he doing?
collecting requirements
If Yong is calculating the early start date and early finish dates on a network diagram, he is ________.
completing a forward pass
What are the two most commonly used techniques to shorten the project schedule?
fast tracking and crashing
When crashing a schedule, which of the following would be the least important consideration?
how many activities have already been completed
To ensure that a project team can meet the scheduling goals set for a project, a disciplined enforcement of ________ is critical.
milestones
Which of the following would be least helpful in collecting requirements?
network analysis
In scope management, the term scope can refer to ________.
project scope or product scope
A project manager wants to collect requirements for an upcoming project from a large number of respondents at one time. What would be the best tool to use?
questionnaires
A prominent stakeholder wants to add several new product features that were not listed in the project charter. This is commonly known as ________.
scope creep
Which of the following would be an example of fast tracking?
starting to edit the first chapters of a book before the last chapters are finished
A project manager wants to track a project requirement back to the business need that inspired it. Where would she look?
the requirements traceability matrix
Bryce is replacing the current project manager on an existing project and wants to see why a specific requirement was included in the project. Where would he find this information?
the requirements traceability matrix
Why do project teams crash or fast-track a schedule?
to shorten the amount of time it will take to complete the project
Which activities in the network diagram below would be the best candidates for fast tracking??
A, C, and E
When two activities converge into one node in a backward pass, the smallest of the ________ from the activities becomes the late finish date in the node.
) late start dates
Why is configuration management important in managing project scope?
It ensures that the project's products are correctly and completely described.
________ is focused on the work to deliver features or functions, while ________ is concerned with creating the actual features and functions themselves.
Project scope; product scope
Nancy's boss told her to "crash" the project schedule. What does she need to do?
add resources to the project so the completion of project activities can be accelerated
Tajo is trying to uncover sensitive or confidential information about requirements for his project. Which of the following techniques would be best to use in this situation?
an interview
How long should a scope statement be?
as long as necessary
