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A _________ is a written request or formal proposal to propose changes to any project planning component such as a document, project deliverable, or baseline (scope, cost, and time).

scope statement

change request

project charter

request for proposal (RFP)
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A _________ is a written request or formal proposal to propose changes to any project planning component such as a document, project deliverable, or baseline (scope, cost, and time).

scope statement

change request

project charter

request for proposal (RFP)
change request
Which of the following items best describes a project Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)?

an organizational chart depicting who will perform project work

a schedule depicting when project work will be performed

a tool that the team uses to progressively divide deliverables into smaller and smaller pieces

a list of activities to complete the project work packages
a tool that the team uses to progressively divide deliverables into smaller and smaller pieces
Work Breakdown Structures can be displayed in a variety of formats including which of the following?

a sequential process diagram

an inverted pyramid

an indented outline format

fishbone or cause and effect diagram
an indented outline format
Define Scope is the process of developing the:

project scope management plan.

detailed specifications of the project outcomes and products.

project work breakdown structure.

project scope network diagram.
detailed specifications of the project outcomes and products.
A _______ is the approved project plan mainly consisting of scope, schedule, and cost that is not normally altered unless a formal change control request is approved for modifying these plans.

requirement.

baseline.

benchmark.

component.
baseline
Which of the following is NOT a format that is typically used to represent a Work Breakdown Structure?

Hierarchical or "org chart"

Indented outline

Requirements Traceability Matrix

Free format
Requirements Traceability Matrix
The Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) is a framework that will be used as a basis for further planning activities including all the following EXCEPT:

developing the project schedule

developing the project cost estimate

identifying key stakeholders

identifying project risks
identifying key stakeholders
Which of the following statements concerning work packages is NOT correct?

Work packages are the basis for subsequent project planning activities.

Work packages are the basis for subsequent project control activities.

Work packages are activity elements with detailed descriptions of tasks and dependencies

Work packages are the elements at the lowest level of the WBS.
Work packages are activity elements with detailed descriptions of tasks and dependencies
Work Breakdown Structures typically include one or more intermediate levels. Which of the following statements correctly describe the nature of these intermediate levels?

They generally represent items that need to be created in order to produce the final deliverables.

They generally represent the raw materials required to create the final deliverables.

They generally represent the resource assignments to create the final deliverables.

They generally represent the sequence and timing of work packages
They generally represent items that need to be created in order to produce the final deliverables.
All of the following elements should be included in a project scope statement EXCEPT:

project boundaries or exclusions

names of the project team members

constraints imposed on the project, and assumptions made during planning

final and intermediate deliverables with acceptance criteria
names of the project team members
This technique is an iterative process that identifies and defines the work to be completely accomplished in the near term, and plans the future work at a higher level. Rolling wave planning. Decomposition. Traceability AgileRolling wave planning.The work component at the lowest level of the WBS for which cost and duration can be estimated and managed is called the ______: work element work package activity control accountwork packageOn agile projects, the scope definition begins with : requirements work packages stories and personas large chunks of work, or featureslarge chunks of work, or featuresWhich of the information below would NOT typically be included in the WBS dictionary for a specific work package? description of the work communication requirements activities expected durationcommunication requirementsThe project scope planning processes include all of the following EXCEPT: how the project scope will be defined how the requirements will be collected how the work breakdown structure will be created how the business case will be createdhow the business case will be createdIt is helpful to list requirements and supporting information in a requirements traceability matrix. When requirements are complete, they should meet all of these criteria EXCEPT: Identified with the stakeholder(s) who needs it Assigned to a team member who will be the requirement owner Qualified by measurable conditions Prioritized according to value, cost, time, risk, or mandate so trade-off decisions can be made if neededAssigned to a team member who will be the requirement ownerA typical change request form will include which of the following content items? a description of the change along with the impact expected from the potential change a summary of previous changes to the project an issues log a change control process flow diagrama description of the change along with the impact expected from the potential changeAll of the following statements correctly describe a contemporary approach to create the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) for a project EXCEPT: Project teams may adopt a top-down approach to construct the WBS. Project teams may use a template or a WBS from a previous project as a starting point. Project teams may rely upon the project manager to create all levels of the WBS. Project teams may jump start the WBS construction with a brainstorming session.Project teams may rely upon the project manager to create all levels of the WBS.The method of dividing the project scope into many parts that, when combined, would constitute the project deliverable is called _____: rolling wave planning decomposition collect requirements requirements traceabilitydecompositionThe overall project is considered to be the first level of the WBS. All of the following methods can be used to organize the second level of the WBS EXCEPT: Organized by project phase. Organized by design components / deliverables. Organized by work function./ subproject Organized by activities and tasksOrganized by activities and tasksThe sequencing of activities is often based upon dependencies between the activities. The dependencies that should guide activity sequencing can be either: critical or non-critical opportunities or threats mandatory or discretionary interior or exteriormandatory or discretionaryThe amount of time a schedule activity can be delayed without delaying the early start date of immediately following schedule activities is: reserve free float contingency leadfree floatFigure 7-2 Research Project Consider the Research Project depicted in Figure 7-2. Based on the information provided, what is the slack associated with activity C - "Review Reports"? 0 days 1 day 2 days 4 days2 daysAll of the following strategies can help a project team to develop realistic time estimates for project activities EXCEPT: Add a significant buffer of time to each activity Keep in mind time constraints such as learning curves, interruptions and competing priorities Estimate times of completion of work without initial reference to a calendar Verify all time estimates with the people doing the workAdd a significant buffer of time to each activityThis term is defined as the total number of work periods (not including holidays or other non-work periods) required to complete a schedule activity, usually expressed as workdays or workweeks: effort elapsed time duration resource daysdurationFigure 7-2 Research Project Consider the Research Project depicted in Figure 7-2. Based on the information provided, what is the late start date for activity A - "Plan Research"? Day 0 Day 2 Day 4 Day 10Day 0Consider the network scheduling data provided in Figure 7-6. What is the expected duration of this project? 97 days 102 days 107 days 112 days107 daysDuring which of the following Project Schedule Management processes does the team estimate the number of work periods that will be required to complete a schedule activity, usually expressed as workdays or workweeks? Define activities Sequence activities Estimate activity durations Develop scheduleEstimate activity durationsWhich of the following statements correctly describes the critical path? The sequence of activities that represents the shortest path through the project network. It determines the latest possible end date of the project. It consists only of activities with zero float (slack). It consists only of activities with lag timesIt consists only of activities with zero float (slack).Which of the following remedies may reduce the likelihood of omissions when developing activity duration estimates? Lessons learned Resource buffers Learning curve Staggering project start datesLessons learnedFaced with significant schedule challenges, the project manager has an ethical responsibility to do all of the following EXCEPT: willingly accept end dates dictated by customers or sponsors persuade all stakeholders that the schedule makes sense deliver the project according to the agreed-upon schedule determine a schedule that is possible to achievewillingly accept end dates dictated by customers or sponsorsMilestones are important points in a project schedule that can serve as check points for project managers and sponsors. Which of the following could be a reason to identify a milestone during project schedule planning? signing of the project charter completion of a major deliverable completion of the WBS weekly team status meetingscompletion of a major deliverableProject managers often confront the challenge of reducing excessive time commitments and overloads among project resources. All of the following methods can be used to reduce work overloads EXCEPT: Require all project resources to work overtime Split an activity into two activities and delay the second part. Reorder activities when logically feasible. Reassign certain activities to other workersRequire all project resources to work overtimeCritical Chain method was developed to address several problems that are common in organizations that use traditional project scheduling. Which of the following describes a common problem addressed by the critical chain method? Many team members render overly optimistic estimates of the time it will take them to complete project activities. Many team members work solely on a single task until it is complete - impeding work on other related activities. Many team members tend to use all of the time available for an activity rather than completing it early. Many team members work best when multi-taskingMany team members tend to use all of the time available for an activity rather than completing it early.The components (principles) of Critical Chain Project Management include which of the following? Estimate activity durations generously Avoid multi-tasking. Adhere strictly to completion deadlines - rather than finishing early or late. Add a comfortable buffer to every project activityAvoid multi-tasking.Which of these is NOT an issue to be considered when selecting team members? cross functional teams stages of team development co-located teams virtual teamsstages of team developmentProject managers must often face the challenge of compressing the project schedule. All of the following actions can be taken to reduce the duration of the critical path EXCEPT: Reduce the project scope and /or quality. Overlap sequential activities using finish-to-finish, start-to-start, or start-to-finish relationships. Use the float in critical path activities Partially overlap sequential activities by using time leads.Use the float in critical path activitiesWhen estimating resource needs, project teams should consider all the following EXCEPT: support needs such as information systems and other services. the time required to communicate between activities. issues involved in securing specific knowledge or skills that are required. strengths and weaknesses of scoring models.strengths and weaknesses of scoring models.A common tool project teams use is a responsibility assignment matrix (RAM). Typically, this chart will depict: the early start and early finish, and late start and late finish, of each schedule activity. the duration of each activity. all the work packages and the resources assigned for various responsibilities regarding each work package. the hierarchical organizational reporting structure.all the work packages and the resources assigned for various responsibilities regarding each work package.The schedule activity that determines when the logical successor activity can begin, or end is called thesuccessor activityWhich of these represents a typical problem that can make it difficult to estimate activity durations accurately? a. merging - multiple predecessors b. checklists and templates c. reducing sources of uncertainty in the estimate d. carefully authorizing the start of non-critical activitiesmerging - multiple predecessorsAll of the following statements correctly describe an advantage or disadvantage associated with the use of Monte Carlo Analysis EXCEPT: 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. Monte Carlo simulations do not consider risksd. Monte Carlo simulations do not consider risksWhich of these is NOT one of the items that can provide useful assistance to a project team to define the activities of a project? a. the major milestones from the Project Charter b. templates or checklists for projects of the same type c. issue logs d. schedules from similar, previous projectsc. issue logsDespite the insights that PERT provides, there are still practical limitations that impact its usefulness. All of the following difficulties are associated with the use of PERT EXCEPT: a. It often requires more effort to generate three estimates than one. b. It highlights uncertainty in project duration c. It does not accurately address the case when two activities both need to be accomplished before a third can begin. d. There is no assurance that three estimates are any more accurate than oneb. It highlights uncertainty in project duration