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How do you open a blank project using Microsoft Project?A.File|NewB.File|OpenC.Project|NewD.File|Blank
Which of the following is a limitation of PERT and CPM?A.There is the inherent danger of placing too much emphasis on the critical path.B.They are applicable to only a narrow variety of projects and industries.C.The graphical nature of a network delays comprehension of the activity list's interrelationships.D.They can be used only to monitor schedules.
Which of the following sets is determined during a backward pass?
Which of the following activities are NOT part of project scheduling?A.Decide how long each activity will take.B.Make sure all necessary activities are finished in proper sequence and on time.C.Chart separate schedules for personnel needs by type of skill and materials needs.D.Compute resources needed at each stage of production.
Computerized PERT/CPM reports and charts do NOT includeA.detailed cost breakdowns for each task.B.probability estimates for on-time completion.C.variance reports.D.cost distribution tables.
Which of these statements is NOT true about project scheduling?A.Project scheduling identifies the precedence relationships among activities.B.Project scheduling shows the relationship of each activity to others.C.Project scheduling helps make better use of resources by identifying the non-critical paths through the network.D.Project scheduling encourages the setting of realistic time and cost estimates for each activity.
Which of the following is NOT true regarding PERT and CPM?A.Managers only need to closely monitor the critical path.B.Time estimates are subject to fudging by managers.C.PERT and CPM are useful when controlling large projects.D.PERT and CPM are useful in monitoring costs.
What is the most popular example of specialized software for managing projects?A.Microsoft ProjectB.PERT/CPM+C.Project Apple D.Microsoft Management Tool
Which of the following is a direct responsibility of the project manager?A.calculating completion probabilities for all tasks in the projectB.performing all of the activities in the projectC.drawing the network diagramD.making sure that the people assigned to the project receive the motivation, direction, and information needed to do their jobs
Which of these time estimates is NOT used in PERT?
What does Microsoft Project call an activity?A.eventB.goalC.jobD.task
Which of the following is NOT part of project controlling?A.using a feedback loop to revise the project planB.close monitoring of resources, costs, quality, and budgetsC.sequencing and allotting time to all project activitiesD.shifting resources to where they are needed most
Which of the following is NOT a technique that allows managers to plan, schedule, and control projects?A.Factor-rating methodB.PERTC.Gantt chartsD.CPM
Which of the following is an advantage of PERT and CPM?A.Project activities have to be clearly defined, independent, and stable in their relationships.B.Straightforward concept and not mathematically complex.C.Useful in monitoring only schedules.D.Precedence relationships must be specified and networked together.
Which of the following is NOT true about Gantt charts?A.Gantt charts also can be used for scheduling repetitive operations.B.Gantt charts are planning charts used to schedule resources and allocate time.C.Gantt charts adequately illustrate the interrelationships between the activities and the resources.D.Gantt charts are low-cost means of helping managers make sure that activities are planned.
Among the following, critical path and slack time analysis MOST helpA.highlight relationships among project activities.B.point out who is responsible for various activities.C.pinpoint activities that need to be closely watched.D.managers define the project activities.
Which column in Microsoft Project defines the precedence relationships among the activities?A.predecessorsB.orderC.successorsD.relations