CGMS CH. 13 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Give an example of a situation in which project management is needed. - Correct
Answers -When a firm wants to create products and services efficiently for global
markets and to respond effectively to global competition.
Explain the purpose of project organization - Correct Answers -It is developed to make
sure existing programs continue to run smoothly on day-to day basis while new projects
are successfully completed.
What are the three phases involved in the management of a large project? - Correct
Answers -1. planning
2. scheduling
3. controlling
What is the use of Gantt charts in project management? - Correct Answers -Gantt
charts are used for scheduling.
What is the difference between an activity-on-arrow (AOA) network and an activity-on-
node (AON) Network? Which is primarily used in this chapter? - Correct Answers -AON
creates a diagram of all the activities and relationships that exist. AOA represents
activities with arrows. AON is primarily used.
What is the significance of the critical path? - Correct Answers -This is a major part of
controlling a project. The activities on the critical path represent tasks that will delay the
entire project if not completed on time.
What are some of the questions that can be answered with PERT and CPM? - Correct
Answers -1. When will the entire project be completed?
2. What are the critical activities or task in the project- that is, which activities will delay
the
entire project if they are late?
3. Which are the noncritical activities- the ones that can run late without delaying the
whole
project's completion?
4. What is the probability that the project will be completed by a specific date?
5. At any particular date, is the project on schedule, behind schedule, or ahead of
schedule?
ANSWERS
Give an example of a situation in which project management is needed. - Correct
Answers -When a firm wants to create products and services efficiently for global
markets and to respond effectively to global competition.
Explain the purpose of project organization - Correct Answers -It is developed to make
sure existing programs continue to run smoothly on day-to day basis while new projects
are successfully completed.
What are the three phases involved in the management of a large project? - Correct
Answers -1. planning
2. scheduling
3. controlling
What is the use of Gantt charts in project management? - Correct Answers -Gantt
charts are used for scheduling.
What is the difference between an activity-on-arrow (AOA) network and an activity-on-
node (AON) Network? Which is primarily used in this chapter? - Correct Answers -AON
creates a diagram of all the activities and relationships that exist. AOA represents
activities with arrows. AON is primarily used.
What is the significance of the critical path? - Correct Answers -This is a major part of
controlling a project. The activities on the critical path represent tasks that will delay the
entire project if not completed on time.
What are some of the questions that can be answered with PERT and CPM? - Correct
Answers -1. When will the entire project be completed?
2. What are the critical activities or task in the project- that is, which activities will delay
the
entire project if they are late?
3. Which are the noncritical activities- the ones that can run late without delaying the
whole
project's completion?
4. What is the probability that the project will be completed by a specific date?
5. At any particular date, is the project on schedule, behind schedule, or ahead of
schedule?
