HRM 411 EXAM 2 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS ALREADY PASSED!!!
What are the main parts of Scheduling Rules?
Answer:
Start at the beginning or start at the end
Identify dependencies
Initial schedules should ignore resource constraints
Keep time increments the same
Ensure logical flow
What is the advice offered in Fundamentals of Project Management about the
use of scheduling software to help with project scheduling?
Answer:
E. Use scheduling software, but get professional training on how to use it properly
Choices:
A. Don't ever use scheduling software; it never works very well
B. Don't use scheduling software; it removes human intuition from the process
C. Only use scheduling software on particularly large projects
D. Only use scheduling software on very small projects
E. Use scheduling software, but get professional training on how to use it properly
F. Use scheduling software only if it is available for free
What is the main purpose of using a network diagram (also called an arrow
diagram) in project management?
Answer:
C. To visualize the sequence of project activities and how they relate to each other
,Choices:
A. To track project expenses
B. To document project stakeholder requirements
C. To visualize the sequence of project activities and how they relate to each other
D. To create a detailed project budget
E. To assign tasks to project team members
F. To evaluate the project's impact on the organization
What does the Critical Path Method (CPM) help project managers
determine?
Answer:
B. How early the project can be completed
Choices:
A. The most cost-effective way to allocate resources
B. How early the project can be completed
C. The most efficient use of project technologies
D. The highest-priority tasks for stakeholder satisfaction
E. The best communication strategies among project teams
F. The optimal number of team members for a project
What does Fundamentals of Project Management say about the use of activity-on-
node notation and activity-on-arrow notation for network diagrams?
A. Neither activity-on-node notation nor activity-on-arrow notation is used
anymore
B. Activity-on-node notation is still used, but activity-on-arrow notation is not used
anymore
C. Activity-on-node notation is not used anymore, but activity-on-arrow notation is
still used
D. Both activity-on-node notation and activity-on-arrow notation are still used, but
activity-on-node notation is used more commonly
,E. Both activity-on-node notation and activity-on-arrow notation are still used, but
activity-on-arrow notation is used more commonly
Both activity-on-node notation and activity-on-arrow notation are still used, but
activity-on-node notation is used more commonly
In project management scheduling, what is an 'activity'?
A. The beginning and ending point of an "event"
B. A meeting between project stakeholders
C. A document outlining project objectives
D. A resource allocation chart
E. A task that consumes time and, often, resources
F. A fully-developed project schedule
A task that consumes time and, often, resources
Which of the following is typically true about a "milestone" in a project schedule?
A. It is a high-cost item in the project budget
B. It has a long duration and requires significant resources
C. It is an event of special significance in the project
D. It is a detailed activity that requires specific skills
E. It is used to track the individual performance of team members
F. It is a recurring event in the project lifecycle
It is an event of special significance in the project
, What does Fundamentals of Project Management suggest about the ways to
develop a project schedule?
A. There are 2 ways to develop a project schedule and staring from the beginning
is usually easier
B. There are 2 ways to develop a project schedule and staring from the end is
usually easier
C. There are 3 ways to develop a project schedule and staring from the beginning
is usually easier
D. There are 3 ways to develop a project schedule and staring in the middle is
usually easier
E. There are 3 ways to develop a project schedule and staring from the end is
usually easier
F. There are 5 ways to develop a project schedule, all equally easy
There are 2 ways to develop a project schedule and staring from the beginning is
usually easier
Which of the following is a "rule of scheduling" that Fundamentals of Project
Management suggests following when developing a schedule?
A. Begin with the end in mind
B. Keep costs and budget constraints in mind while developing a schedule
C. Start by identifying resource limitations and then build the schedule around
them
D. Diagram what is logically possible, then deal with resource limitations
E. Don't invest more than 10 hours in developing a schedule
F. Never sign off on a schedule that you have not personally done the work to
develop
Diagram what is logically possible, then deal with resource limitations
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS ALREADY PASSED!!!
What are the main parts of Scheduling Rules?
Answer:
Start at the beginning or start at the end
Identify dependencies
Initial schedules should ignore resource constraints
Keep time increments the same
Ensure logical flow
What is the advice offered in Fundamentals of Project Management about the
use of scheduling software to help with project scheduling?
Answer:
E. Use scheduling software, but get professional training on how to use it properly
Choices:
A. Don't ever use scheduling software; it never works very well
B. Don't use scheduling software; it removes human intuition from the process
C. Only use scheduling software on particularly large projects
D. Only use scheduling software on very small projects
E. Use scheduling software, but get professional training on how to use it properly
F. Use scheduling software only if it is available for free
What is the main purpose of using a network diagram (also called an arrow
diagram) in project management?
Answer:
C. To visualize the sequence of project activities and how they relate to each other
,Choices:
A. To track project expenses
B. To document project stakeholder requirements
C. To visualize the sequence of project activities and how they relate to each other
D. To create a detailed project budget
E. To assign tasks to project team members
F. To evaluate the project's impact on the organization
What does the Critical Path Method (CPM) help project managers
determine?
Answer:
B. How early the project can be completed
Choices:
A. The most cost-effective way to allocate resources
B. How early the project can be completed
C. The most efficient use of project technologies
D. The highest-priority tasks for stakeholder satisfaction
E. The best communication strategies among project teams
F. The optimal number of team members for a project
What does Fundamentals of Project Management say about the use of activity-on-
node notation and activity-on-arrow notation for network diagrams?
A. Neither activity-on-node notation nor activity-on-arrow notation is used
anymore
B. Activity-on-node notation is still used, but activity-on-arrow notation is not used
anymore
C. Activity-on-node notation is not used anymore, but activity-on-arrow notation is
still used
D. Both activity-on-node notation and activity-on-arrow notation are still used, but
activity-on-node notation is used more commonly
,E. Both activity-on-node notation and activity-on-arrow notation are still used, but
activity-on-arrow notation is used more commonly
Both activity-on-node notation and activity-on-arrow notation are still used, but
activity-on-node notation is used more commonly
In project management scheduling, what is an 'activity'?
A. The beginning and ending point of an "event"
B. A meeting between project stakeholders
C. A document outlining project objectives
D. A resource allocation chart
E. A task that consumes time and, often, resources
F. A fully-developed project schedule
A task that consumes time and, often, resources
Which of the following is typically true about a "milestone" in a project schedule?
A. It is a high-cost item in the project budget
B. It has a long duration and requires significant resources
C. It is an event of special significance in the project
D. It is a detailed activity that requires specific skills
E. It is used to track the individual performance of team members
F. It is a recurring event in the project lifecycle
It is an event of special significance in the project
, What does Fundamentals of Project Management suggest about the ways to
develop a project schedule?
A. There are 2 ways to develop a project schedule and staring from the beginning
is usually easier
B. There are 2 ways to develop a project schedule and staring from the end is
usually easier
C. There are 3 ways to develop a project schedule and staring from the beginning
is usually easier
D. There are 3 ways to develop a project schedule and staring in the middle is
usually easier
E. There are 3 ways to develop a project schedule and staring from the end is
usually easier
F. There are 5 ways to develop a project schedule, all equally easy
There are 2 ways to develop a project schedule and staring from the beginning is
usually easier
Which of the following is a "rule of scheduling" that Fundamentals of Project
Management suggests following when developing a schedule?
A. Begin with the end in mind
B. Keep costs and budget constraints in mind while developing a schedule
C. Start by identifying resource limitations and then build the schedule around
them
D. Diagram what is logically possible, then deal with resource limitations
E. Don't invest more than 10 hours in developing a schedule
F. Never sign off on a schedule that you have not personally done the work to
develop
Diagram what is logically possible, then deal with resource limitations
