SCMA 350 Chapter 8 Questions with Correct
Answers
When estimating resource needs, project teams should consider all the following
EXCEPT:
a. support needs such as information systems.
b. the time required to communicate between activities.
c. specific knowledge or skills that are required.
d. scoring models.
d. scoring models.
The staffing management plan addresses all of the following except:
a. how to identify internal and external human resources for the project.
b. how to create RACI charts.
c. how to handle timing issues in building, developing, and releasing the project team.
d. how to determine the availability of human resources for the project
b. how to create RACI charts.
A common tool project teams use is a responsibility assignment matrix (RAM).
Typically, this chart will depict:
a. the date each activity will begin.
b. the duration of each activity.
c. the roles key members of the team will play on each activity.
d. organizational reporting structure
, c. the roles key members of the team will play on each activity.
Consider the RACI chart presented in Figure 8-1 (RACI stands for Responsible,
Approve, Consult, Inform). Who is responsible for development of the specification?
a. the project manager
b. the project engineer
c. the contract officer
d. the data manager
b. the project engineer
Consider the RACI chart presented in Figure 8-1. Who is accountable for the data
requirements?
a. the project manager
b. the project engineer
c. the contract officer
d. the logistics manager
a. the project manager
Consider the RACI chart presented in Figure 8-1. What responsibility should the
contract officer assume with respect to the statement of work?
a. develop
b. approve
c. consult
d. inform
Answers
When estimating resource needs, project teams should consider all the following
EXCEPT:
a. support needs such as information systems.
b. the time required to communicate between activities.
c. specific knowledge or skills that are required.
d. scoring models.
d. scoring models.
The staffing management plan addresses all of the following except:
a. how to identify internal and external human resources for the project.
b. how to create RACI charts.
c. how to handle timing issues in building, developing, and releasing the project team.
d. how to determine the availability of human resources for the project
b. how to create RACI charts.
A common tool project teams use is a responsibility assignment matrix (RAM).
Typically, this chart will depict:
a. the date each activity will begin.
b. the duration of each activity.
c. the roles key members of the team will play on each activity.
d. organizational reporting structure
, c. the roles key members of the team will play on each activity.
Consider the RACI chart presented in Figure 8-1 (RACI stands for Responsible,
Approve, Consult, Inform). Who is responsible for development of the specification?
a. the project manager
b. the project engineer
c. the contract officer
d. the data manager
b. the project engineer
Consider the RACI chart presented in Figure 8-1. Who is accountable for the data
requirements?
a. the project manager
b. the project engineer
c. the contract officer
d. the logistics manager
a. the project manager
Consider the RACI chart presented in Figure 8-1. What responsibility should the
contract officer assume with respect to the statement of work?
a. develop
b. approve
c. consult
d. inform
