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Quiz 6: Chapter 3

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26 May 2023
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Which of the following is NOT part of project​ controlling?
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sequencing and allotting time to all project activities
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The three phases involved in the management of large projects are
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​planning, scheduling, and controlling.
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The project organization may be LESS helpful when
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the job is familiar to the existing organization.
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What is the shortest duration required to complete an​ activity?
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crash time
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Which of the following is a limitation of PERT and​ CPM?
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There is the inherent danger of placing too much emphasis on the critical path.
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Which of these statements is NOT true about project​ scheduling?
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Project scheduling helps make better use of resources by identifying the​ non-critical paths through the network.
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Which of these time estimates is NOT used in​ PERT?
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standard time
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What is the most popular example of specialized software for managing​ projects?
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Microsoft Project
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How is the EF​ computed?
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ES​ + Activity time
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Gantt charts are
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planning charts used to schedule resources and allocate time.
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Which of the following is an advantage of PERT and​ CPM?
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Straightforward concept and not mathematically complex.
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Which of the following is NOT true about Gantt​ charts?
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Gantt charts adequately illustrate the interrelationships between the activities and the resources.
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Which column in Microsoft Project defines the precedence relationships among the​ activities?
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predecessors
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Which of the following is NOT a technique that allows managers to​ plan, schedule, and control​ projects?
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​Factor-rating method
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The most realistic estimate of the time required to complete an activity is referred to as​ what?
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most likely time
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Computerized​ PERT/CPM reports and charts do NOT include
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probability estimates for​ on-time completion.
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Which of the following is a direct responsibility of the project​ manager?
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making sure that the people assigned to the project receive the​ motivation, direction, and information needed to do their jobs
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Which of the following activities are NOT part of project​ scheduling?
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Make sure all necessary activities are finished in proper sequence and on time.
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The latest finish of an activity is
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​Min{LS of all immediate following​ activities}.
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Which of the following is used for computations in​ CPM?
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normal time