Chapter 7 - Scheduling Projects
TRUE/FALSE
ANS: T DIF: Average REF: Intro
ANS: F DIF: Average REF: 7.4
ANS: F DIF: Challenging REF: 7.5
ANS: T DIF: Average REF: 7.5
ANS: F DIF: Challenging REF: 7.5
ANS: T DIF: Easy REF: 7.6
ANS: F DIF: Average REF: 7.6
ANS: T DIF: Average REF: 7.6
ANS: T DIF: Easy REF: 7.7
ANS: T DIF: Challenging REF: 7.7
ANS: F DIF: Average REF: 7.8
ANS: T DIF: Average REF: 7.8
ANS: T DIF: Average REF: 7.8
ANS: F DIF: Challenging REF: 7.8
ANS: T DIF: Average REF: 7.8
ANS: T DIF: Average REF: 7.9
ANS: F DIF: Easy REF: 7.9
ANS: F DIF: Challenging REF: 7.9
ANS: F DIF: Easy REF: 7.9
ANS: T DIF: Easy REF: 7.10
MULTIPLE CHOICE
a. |
activity definition |
b. |
activity sequencing |
c. |
activity duration estimating |
d. |
none of these |
ANS: C DIF: Average REF: 7.1
a. |
logical order |
b. |
imposed dates |
c. |
resource availability |
d. |
all of these |
ANS: D DIF: Average REF: 7.4
a. |
determine a feasible schedule |
b. |
persuade all stakeholders that the schedule makes sense |
c. |
deliver the project according to the agreed-upon schedule |
d. |
all of these |
ANS: D DIF: Average REF: 7.4
a. |
the work packages from the Work Breakdown Structure |
b. |
schedules from similar projects that are already completed |
c. |
checklists for projects of the same type |
d. |
all of these |
ANS: D DIF: Easy REF: 7.5
a. |
completion of a major deliverable |
b. |
a pending decision to commit a large amount of money |
c. |
a merging point where multiple activities must be completed before progress can continue |
d. |
all of these |
ANS: D DIF: Challenging REF: 7.5
a. |
a catalyst activity |
b. |
a predecessor activity |
c. |
a leader activity |
d. |
none of these |
ANS: B DIF: Average REF: 7.6
a. |
mandatory or discretionary |
b. |
arbitrary or capricious |
c. |
logical or illogical |
d. |
none of these |
ANS: A DIF: Easy REF: 7.6
a. |
first-in; first-out |
b. |
last-in; last-out |
c. |
finish-to-start |
d. |
all of these |
ANS: C DIF: Average REF: 7.6
a. |
effort |
b. |
elapsed time |
c. |
duration |
d. |
none of these |
ANS: C DIF: Easy REF: 7.7
a. |
verify the time estimates with the people doing the work |
b. |
be sure to consider learning curves, interruptions and competing priorities |
c. |
adjust estimates from previous projects to account for differences |
d. |
all of these |
ANS: D DIF: Average REF: 7.7
a. |
merging - the case of multiple predecessors |
b. |
omissions - leaving out key activities |
c. |
general uncertainty in the estimate |
d. |
all of these |
ANS: D DIF: Average REF: 7.7
a. |
staggered project start dates |
b. |
resource buffers |
c. |
checklists, templates, WBS |
d. |
all of these |
ANS: C DIF: Average REF: 7.7
a. |
It is the shortest sequence of activities through the project network. |
b. |
It determines the latest possible end date of the project. |
c. |
It consists only of activities with zero slack. |
d. |
all of these |
ANS: C DIF: Average REF: 7.8
a. |
reserve |
b. |
slack |
c. |
contingency |
d. |
none of these |
ANS: B DIF: Average REF: 7.8
a. |
It often requires more effort to generate three estimates than one. |
b. |
There is no assurance that three estimates are any more accurate than one. |
c. |
It does not accurately address the case when two activities both need to be accomplished before a third can begin. |
d. |
all of these |
ANS: D DIF: Challenging REF: 7.9
a. |
The flexibility of Monte Carlo Analysis allows for more realistic estimates. |
b. |
Monte Carlo simulation aids in the identification of near-critical paths. |
c. |
Monte Carlo simulations typically require the use of special software and skills. |
d. |
all of these |
ANS: D DIF: Average REF: 7.9
![]() Figure 7-1 Assembly Project |
a. |
Day 0 |
b. |
Day 3 |
c. |
Day 4 |
d. |
Day 5 |
ANS: D DIF: Average REF: 7.8
![]() Figure 7-2 Research Project |
a. |
Day 0 |
b. |
Day 2 |
c. |
Day 4 |
d. |
Day 10 |
ANS: C DIF: Average REF: 7.8
a. |
Day 0 |
b. |
Day 2 |
c. |
Day 4 |
d. |
Day 10 |
ANS: A DIF: Average REF: 7.8
a. |
Activity A |
b. |
Activity B |
c. |
Activity C |
d. |
Activity D |
ANS: C DIF: Average REF: 7.8
a. |
0 days |
b. |
1 day |
c. |
2 days |
d. |
4 days |
ANS: C DIF: Average REF: 7.8
![]() Figure 7-3 System Integration Project |
a. |
15 days |
b. |
16 days |
c. |
17 days |
d. |
30 days |
ANS: C DIF: Average REF: 7.8
a. |
A-B-E-F |
b. |
A-C-E-F |
c. |
A-D-E-F |
d. |
A-D-F |
ANS: A DIF: Average REF: 7.8
a. |
Activity E - Install Software and Activity F - Test System |
b. |
Activity C - Purchase Software and Activity E - Install Software |
c. |
Activity C - Purchase Software and Activity D - Prepare Test Plan |
d. |
none of these |
ANS: C DIF: Challenging REF: 7.8
a. |
0 days |
b. |
1 day |
c. |
2 days |
d. |
4 days |
ANS: B DIF: Challenging REF: 7.8
![]() Figure 7-4 Lab Experiment Project |
a. |
22 days |
b. |
24 days |
c. |
26 days |
d. |
28 days |
ANS: B DIF: Average REF: 7.8
a. |
A-C-F only |
b. |
A-B-D-F only |
c. |
A-B-E-F only |
d. |
Both A-B-D-F and A-B-E-F are critical paths |
ANS: D DIF: Challenging REF: 7.8
a. |
Activity B - Calibrate Instruments |
b. |
Activity C - Review Studies |
c. |
Activity D - Monitor Instruments |
d. |
Activity E - Test Samples |
ANS: B DIF: Average REF: 7.8
a. |
0 days |
b. |
1 day |
c. |
2 days |
d. |
4 days |
ANS: A DIF: Challenging REF: 7.8
Activity |
Optimistic Time (a) |
Most Likely Time (m) |
Pessimistic Time (b) |
Expected Duration |
A - Review Design |
18 |
24 |
30 |
24 |
B - Assemble Item |
14 |
21 |
28 |
21 |
C - Inspect Item |
4 |
6 |
8 |
6 |
D - Package Item |
5 |
10 |
12 |
? |
Figure 7-5 Duration Estimates |
a. |
9 days |
b. |
9.5 days |
c. |
10 days |
d. |
12 days |
ANS: B DIF: Challenging REF: 7.9
Activity |
Predecessor(s) |
Duration (days) |
A |
--- |
5 |
B |
A |
20 |
C |
A |
15 |
D |
A |
5 |
E |
B, C |
60 |
F |
D |
15 |
G |
E |
20 |
H |
E |
15 |
I |
F, G, H |
2 |
Figure 7-6 Network Scheduling Data |
a. |
A-D-F-I |
b. |
A-C-E-H-I |
c. |
A-B-E-H-I |
d. |
A-B-E-G-I |
ANS: D DIF: Challenging REF: 7.8
a. |
97 days |
b. |
102 days |
c. |
107 days |
d. |
112 days |
ANS: C DIF: Challenging REF: 7.8
a. |
0 |
b. |
15 |
c. |
80 |
d. |
107 |
ANS: C DIF: Challenging REF: 7.8
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DIF: Challenging
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DIF: Challenging
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