OPMA 3306 CH 5 EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
The variance of an activity's completion time requires knowledge of The __________
time and the _________ time - Correct Answers -optimistic, pessimistic
Slack activity time is the difference between the early start and the late finish of a
project activity time. - Correct Answers -F
The critical path in a project is that sequence of activities that consume the longest
amount of time in a project network of activities. - Correct Answers -T
A matrix project attempts to blend properties of functional and pure project structures. -
Correct Answers -T
Earned Value Management (EVM) has the capability to combine measurements of
scope, schedule, and cost in a project. - Correct Answers -T
In a Gantt chart the horizontal axis is usually which of the following? - Correct Answers -
Time
You have been placed in charge of a large project. Shortened communication lines are
required to ensure quick resolution of problems as they arise. You recognize that the
project is going to take a lot of time and require a lot of team pride, motivation, and
commitment by all members. Which project management structure should you use in
this situation? - Correct Answers -Pure project
In CPM analysis it is generally expected that the relationship between activity direct
costs and project indirect costs will be which of the following? - Correct Answers -
Negatively related
The costs associated with sustaining a project are referred to as... - Correct Answers -
indirect costs
A _________ __ ______ is a written description of the objectives to be achieved during
a project - Correct Answers -statement of work
A work package includes _____________ measures - Correct Answers -performance
, A work package includes _________________ and ________________ times for a
group of activities - Correct Answers -starting, completion
A work package includes a _________________ of what is to be done - Correct
Answers -description
Rank these terms from highest level down to lowest - Correct Answers -Portfolio,
Project, Task, Subtask, Work package
It is not possible to have a process change project that accommodates a large amount
of change - Correct Answers -F
In a network diagram, the activities that lead directly to another activity are known as
___________ predecessors - Correct Answers -immediate
Gantt charts show the amount of __________ and the sequence of ____________ -
Correct Answers -time, activities
There are relatively few project management software options for practitioners - Correct
Answers -F
In the ___________ process, the during of an activity is reduced - Correct Answers -
crashing
What are general types of projects? - Correct Answers -derivative, breakthrough,
platform
What is the first step in the critical path method? - Correct Answers -Identify each
activity and its duration
What is the second step in the critical path method? - Correct Answers -Construct a
network showing the precedence relationships among activities
What is the third step in the critical path method? - Correct Answers -Determine the
critical path
What is the last step in the critical path method? - Correct Answers -Determine the early
start/early finish and late start/late finish schedule
The hierarchy of project tasks, subtasks and work packages is known as a work
breakdown structure - Correct Answers -T
An advantage of a functional project is that team members can work on multiple
projects at once - Correct Answers -T
AND ANSWERS
The variance of an activity's completion time requires knowledge of The __________
time and the _________ time - Correct Answers -optimistic, pessimistic
Slack activity time is the difference between the early start and the late finish of a
project activity time. - Correct Answers -F
The critical path in a project is that sequence of activities that consume the longest
amount of time in a project network of activities. - Correct Answers -T
A matrix project attempts to blend properties of functional and pure project structures. -
Correct Answers -T
Earned Value Management (EVM) has the capability to combine measurements of
scope, schedule, and cost in a project. - Correct Answers -T
In a Gantt chart the horizontal axis is usually which of the following? - Correct Answers -
Time
You have been placed in charge of a large project. Shortened communication lines are
required to ensure quick resolution of problems as they arise. You recognize that the
project is going to take a lot of time and require a lot of team pride, motivation, and
commitment by all members. Which project management structure should you use in
this situation? - Correct Answers -Pure project
In CPM analysis it is generally expected that the relationship between activity direct
costs and project indirect costs will be which of the following? - Correct Answers -
Negatively related
The costs associated with sustaining a project are referred to as... - Correct Answers -
indirect costs
A _________ __ ______ is a written description of the objectives to be achieved during
a project - Correct Answers -statement of work
A work package includes _____________ measures - Correct Answers -performance
, A work package includes _________________ and ________________ times for a
group of activities - Correct Answers -starting, completion
A work package includes a _________________ of what is to be done - Correct
Answers -description
Rank these terms from highest level down to lowest - Correct Answers -Portfolio,
Project, Task, Subtask, Work package
It is not possible to have a process change project that accommodates a large amount
of change - Correct Answers -F
In a network diagram, the activities that lead directly to another activity are known as
___________ predecessors - Correct Answers -immediate
Gantt charts show the amount of __________ and the sequence of ____________ -
Correct Answers -time, activities
There are relatively few project management software options for practitioners - Correct
Answers -F
In the ___________ process, the during of an activity is reduced - Correct Answers -
crashing
What are general types of projects? - Correct Answers -derivative, breakthrough,
platform
What is the first step in the critical path method? - Correct Answers -Identify each
activity and its duration
What is the second step in the critical path method? - Correct Answers -Construct a
network showing the precedence relationships among activities
What is the third step in the critical path method? - Correct Answers -Determine the
critical path
What is the last step in the critical path method? - Correct Answers -Determine the early
start/early finish and late start/late finish schedule
The hierarchy of project tasks, subtasks and work packages is known as a work
breakdown structure - Correct Answers -T
An advantage of a functional project is that team members can work on multiple
projects at once - Correct Answers -T
