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The higher levels of the work breakdown structure (WBS) represent increasing amounts of detail while the lower levels represent broad categories of activities. True or False

True

False

Duration is defined as the time from the beginning to the end of an activity. True or False

A common resource constraint is availability. True or False

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True

False

The _____ schedule is a summary level schedule that encompasses the entire project scope.

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original

milestone

procurement

master

conceptual

Which of the following is NOT true about a master schedule?

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If the project is chosen, a master schedule is created.

It has major events and dates such as starting date, important events, and the completion date.

The master schedule is rarely part of a contract.

Changes to the schedule must be approved using a documented change process with approval by the project sponsor and client.

To execute the schedule, the major activities are broken down into smaller activities and resources are assigned to those activities.

The project work breakdown structure (WBS):

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developed around the functions of the project facilitates the understanding of the amount of work required for each stage of the project.

represents a breakdown of the project into components that encompasses a part of the scope of the project.

size is directly related to the duration of each of the activities of the project.

represents increasing amounts of detail at its highest level while the lower levels represent broad categories.

is a hierarchical listing and grouping of the project activities required to produce the deliverables of the project.

Which of the following is true about a work breakdown structure (WBS)?

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Developing a WBS begins by defining and developing lists of all activities needed to accomplish the work of the project.

The first draft of the WBS includes activities at the low-level.

The first draft of the WBS typically includes the minor activities required to accomplish the deliverables identified in the project scope of work.

The WBS is decomposed to the level that the client needs to control the project.

Typically, smaller and simpler projects require more detailed WBS.

A(n) _____ has no duration or resources, and is simply an indicator of an important point in the project.

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node

milestone

inference

hierarchy

attribute

To consider the availability of team members, consultants, and key pieces of equipment, you can create a(n) _____ which indicates working days and days off for a group or individual.

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resource calendar

project calendar

task calendar

hierarchical calendar

base calendar

The relationship between a predecessor activity and a successor activity is called a(n) _____.

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series

pattern

dependency

association

aggregation

Activities that have predecessor-successor relationships occur _____.

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sequentially

concurrently

intermittently

sporadically

suddenly

If activities must begin at the same time, they have a _____ relationship.

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finish-finish

sequential

finish-start

periodic

start-start

Lead time is _____.

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the amount of time that separates the finish of one activity and the beginning of the next activity

greater for concurrent activities that end at the same time

a sequence of activities where the first activity must end before the next activity can begin

the amount of time that the start of the next activity can overlap the finish of its predecessor

lesser for concurrent activities that begin at the same time

The Gantt chart _______________________.

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is usually difficult to read and analyze.

is also called a PERT chart.

is used to indicate duration and relationships between project activities.

illustrates complex relationships well.

is a time-scaled graphic that represents each activity with connected straight line segments.

All of the following are techniques project managers can use to accelerate the project schedule, EXCEPT:

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improving quality.

reassigning resources.

changing the scope.

adding additional resources.

using contingency resources

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