Question 1

An activity that has more than one dependency arrow flowing into it is termed a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  Parallel activity.
B)  Critical path.
C)  Burst activity.
D)  Merge activity.
E)  Independent activity.F) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 2

If a network has more than one critical path but noncritical activities have very little slack, the network is considered to have a high level of sensitivity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

After the total slack for each activity is identified, the project manager can more easily identify the __________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Earned Value
B)  Critical Path
C)  Earliest Start Date
D)  Total Project SlackE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

A _________ activity is one that has more than one activity taking place at the same time.

Accepted Answer

A)  Burst
B)  Merge
C)  Parallel
D)  None of these choices are correct.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

Which of the following represents an activity on an activity-on-node (AON) project network?

Accepted Answer

A)  An arrow
B)  A line
C)  A node
D)  Both an arrow and a line
E)  An arrow, a line and a node all represent activitiesF) B) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 6

In developing a project network, neither looping nor conditional statements are permitted.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What is the Concurrent Engineering Approach and why should project managers be aware of it?

Accepted Answer

The chainlike sequence of finish-to-start relationships is replaced by a series of start-to-start lag relationships as soon as meaningful work can be initiated for the next phase.The resulting overlap of tasks slightly increases risk but results in a much shorter schedule.

Question 8

The backward pass through a project network determines slack or how long an activity can be delayed without impacting the completion date of the project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Activities which can take place at the same time are termed

Accepted Answer

A)  Parallel activity.
B)  Critical path.
C)  Burst activity.
D)  Merge activity.
E)  Independent activity.F) All of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 10

When translated into a project network, a work package will become

Accepted Answer

A)  A single activity.
B)  One or more activities.
C)  A milestone.
D)  A critical path.
E)  An arrow.F) B) and C)
G) A) and E) B

Question 11

A(n) _________ activity has more than one dependency arrow flowing from it.

Accepted Answer

A)  Parallel
B)  Critical path
C)  Burst
D)  Merge
E)  IndependentF) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 12

How does the WBS differ from the project network? How are WBS and project networks linked?

Accepted Answer

The network is developed from the inform...

Question 13

Burst activities have more than one activity immediately following them (more than one dependency arrow flowing from them).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What is a hammock activity and give an example?

Accepted Answer

A hammock activity identifies the use of...

Question 15

If testing cannot be completed any earlier than four days after the prototype has been built, what type of lag exists?

Accepted Answer

A)  Start to Start
B)  Start to Finish
C)  Finish to Finish
D)  Finish to Start
E)  Any of these could be correct.F) None of the above
G) C) and E)

Question 16

A project network provides the basis for ________________________________ .

Accepted Answer

A)  organizational authority
B)  completing the effort on time and within budget
C)  scheduling labor and equipment
D)  None of these choices are correct.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 17

The critical path in a project network is the

Accepted Answer

A)  Shortest path through the network.
B)  Longest path through the network.
C)  Network path with the most difficult activities.
D)  Network path using the most resources.
E)  Network path with the most merge activities.F) B) and C)
G) B) and E) B

Question 18

The amount of delay within a task that will not delay the overall project is known as a

Accepted Answer

A)  Total Slack.
B)  Estimated Effort.
C)  Opportunity Cost.
D)  Both Total Slack and Opportunity Cost are correct.E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 19

________ activities must be completed immediately before a particular activity.

Accepted Answer

A)  Merge
B)  Burst
C)  Predecessor
D)  Successor
E)  ParallelF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 20

The longest path through a project network is called the _________.

Accepted Answer

critical path
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Exam 6: Developing a Project Plan

An activity that has more than one dependency arrow flowing into it is termed a(n)

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If a network has more than one critical path but noncritical activities have very little slack, the network is considered to have a high level of sensitivity.

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After the total slack for each activity is identified, the project manager can more easily identify the __________________.

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A _________ activity is one that has more than one activity taking place at the same time.

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Which of the following represents an activity on an activity-on-node (AON) project network?

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In developing a project network, neither looping nor conditional statements are permitted.

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What is the Concurrent Engineering Approach and why should project managers be aware of it?

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The backward pass through a project network determines slack or how long an activity can be delayed without impacting the completion date of the project.

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Activities which can take place at the same time are termed

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When translated into a project network, a work package will become

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A(n) _________ activity has more than one dependency arrow flowing from it.

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How does the WBS differ from the project network? How are WBS and project networks linked?

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Burst activities have more than one activity immediately following them (more than one dependency arrow flowing from them).

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What is a hammock activity and give an example?

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If testing cannot be completed any earlier than four days after the prototype has been built, what type of lag exists?

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A project network provides the basis for ________________________________ .

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The critical path in a project network is the

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The amount of delay within a task that will not delay the overall project is known as a

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________ activities must be completed immediately before a particular activity.

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