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In preparing a network diagram, drawing activities in a is not acceptable because it portrays a path of activities that perpetually repeats itself.a. loopb. ladderc. listd. link
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An activity in a network diagram cannot start untila. all of the preceding activities that are linked to it by arrows are finished.b. most of the preceding activities that are linked to it by arrows are finished.c. none of the preceding activities that are linked to it by arrows are finished.d. at least one of the preceding activities that are linked to it by arrows are finished.
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Arrows linking the activity boxes in a network diagram show the of the dependent relationship.a. requirementb. directionc. strengthd. time of the slack to start
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Activities in a network diagram have , that is, they are linked in a logical sequence to show which activities must be finished before others can start.a. a serial orderb. a ladder orderc. an interrelated positiond. a dependent relationship
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Each activity in a network diagram is represented by a box in the , and the of the activity is written within the box.a. work breakdown structure, nameb. network diagram, descriptionc. project scope document, responsible organizationd. responsibility assignment matrix, name of the responsible person
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Each box for an activity in a network diagram is assigneda. the next number after its predecessor's number.b. a unique activity number.c. an integral number.d. a rational number.
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The description of an activity in a network diagram usually starts with a .a. verbb. nounc. name of the individual responsibled. length of the estimated duration
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A network diagram is a tool for arranging the specific activities in the and defining their .a. serial order, concurrent task relationshipb. approximate sequence, interrelated positionsc. laddering order, predecessor positiond. appropriate sequence, dependent relationships
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A shows their appropriate sequence and defines the dependent relationships indicating how the activities need to be performed to accomplish the overall project work scope and produce the deliverables.a. responsibility assignment matrixb. network diagramc. work breakdown structured. project scope document
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Designating as having primary responsibility can cause confusion and increase the risk that some work will "fall through the cracks," because each may assume that the other is going to do it.a. a subcontractorb. a third partyc. two or more individualsd. the project manager
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The responsibility assignment matrix may use a P to designate responsibility and an S to indicate responsibility for a specific work item.a. primary, supportb. permanent, sometimesc. personnel, supplyd. primary, secondary
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The shows all the individuals associated with each work item in the work breakdown structure, as well as all the work items associated with each individual.
a. responsibility assignment matrix
b. network diagram
c. work breakdown structure
d. project scope document
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A emphasizes who is responsible for each work item and shows each individual's role in supporting the overall project.a. responsibility assignment matrixb. network diagramc. work breakdown structured. project scope document
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Having other project team members participate in developing the project scope statement and work breakdown structure increases the likelihood of building all the following excepta. commitment to the project plan.b. commitment to completing the project successfully.c. teamwork.d. higher quality requirements.
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The states the specific deliverable that is expected to be completed from the work activities associated with each lowest level-work package.a. WBS in an indentured list formatb. WBS in a hierarchical graphic chart formatc. responsibility assignment matrixd. network diagram
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The work packages are at a level at which the wants to monitor and control the budget, and can collect data on actual costs and the value of the work completed during the performance of the project.a. individual assigned to complete the workb. project managerc. contractor's chief financial officerd. project team
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The work packages are at a level can be assigned responsibility and accountability for accomplishing the work package.a. a single organization or individualb. multiple organizations or individualsc. a project managerd. the project team
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The at a level of a high degree of confidence that all the activities that need to be performed to produce the deliverable can be defined, the types and quantities of resources can be determined, and the associated activity durations and costs can be reasonably estimated.a. project scope isb. resources assigned arec. work packages ared. applicable technical standards are
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The all of the lowest-level work packages in the work breakdown structure constitutes completion of the project work scope.a. accomplishment or production ofb. listing in the WBS ofc. assignment of resources tod. changing of
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The lowest-level work item of any one branch is calleda. a work package.b. a deliverable.c. an assignment.d. a product.
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The WBS is of deliverables or end items that will be accomplished or produced by the project team or contractor during the project.a. serial listb. a hierarchical treec. network diagramd. control system
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The WBS should be decomposed to a level that identifies individual work packages fora. each person that planned the project.b. each resource assigned to the project.c. the level of detail specified by the customer.d. each specific deliverable listed in the project scope document.
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is a structured approach for organizing all the project work and deliverables into logical groupings and subdividing them into more manageable components to help ensure that all the work and deliverables to complete the project are identified and included in the baseline project plan.a. Assigning responsibilities in a responsibility assignment matrixb. Obtaining agreement for the project scope documentc. Creating a work breakdown structured. Finalizing the project quality plan
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The project scope document defines in terms of the statement of work and deliverables, and the WBS establishes the framework for to produce the project deliverables.a. who will get the work done, how it needs to be doneb. how the work will get done, what needs to be donec. what needs to be done, how the work will get doned. who needs to get the work done, who will get the work done
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A comprehensive project scope document is the work breakdown structure.a. important because it is the foundation for creatingb. not needed for creatingc. is the same asd. not as important as
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Once the project scope document has been prepared and agreed on, the next step in the planning phase is toa. monitor and control the quality to assure acceptance.b. create a detailed work breakdown structure.c. begin work on the project.d. prepare and approve the contract.
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To help assure quality, the project quality plan should contain written procedures fora. assigning resources to tasks to be sure they meet the acceptance criteria.b. using various quality tools and techniques, such as audits, inspections, testing, checklists, and so on.c. communicating with stakeholders about subcontractors.d. scope creep.
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Quality standards that will be used should also be stated and referenced in other appropriate project documents, such as technical specifications and acceptance criteria, and communicated to members of the project teama. at the outset of the project before the work begins.b. after the work begins on the project.c. when the project team starts working on the specific tasks.d. at the end to check that the quality is met.
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In order to prevent poor quality and avoid quality problems, there needs to bea. a work breakdown structure.b. a responsibility assignment matrix.c. an audit at the end of the project.d. a project quality plan.
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It is important to plan for in performing the project to assure that the work is done according to specifications and applicable standards and that deliverables meet acceptance criteria.a. qualityb. resourcesc. timed. scope creep
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Many projects because of scope creep caused by additional work that was not documented or approved, or was not communicated and in turn caused errors or rework for other elements of the project.a. overspend their budget or are not completed on timeb. are completed early and under budgetc. are accepted and renewedd. are not contracted
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The project team or contractor must avoid , which is informally making changes to the project scope without appropriate approval.a. scope changeb. scope creepc. editing the project scope documentd. updating the work breakdown structure
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A change control system needs to be established to define howa. changes will be documented, approved, and communicated.b. changes will be made.c. the acceptance criteria are evaluated.d. the quality plan is applied.
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If the project scope seems much greater than originally anticipated by the customer, it may affect the for performing the work and accomplishing the project objective.a. resources assigned, help withb. technical requirements, shorten the time forc. commitment, accelerated. budget and schedule, jeopardize
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The contractor or project team needs to gain agreement from on the project scope document.a. the sponsor or customerb. all the stakeholdersc. only the contractor's chief financial officerd. only the subcontractors
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It is easier to define the details for , but as the project progresses or moves from phase to phase, the project team or contractor can progressively elaborate the details as more information is known or becomes clear.a. tasks that require a small effortb. only tasks that take a day to completec. tasks near the end of the projectd. the near-term efforts
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The WBS establishes the framework fora. developing the acceptance criteria.b. further planning to create a baseline plan for performing the project work.c. listing the deliverables.d. defining the major tasks or work elements.
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The may include a high-level WBS in a graphic chart format or as an indentured list of the work elements and associated deliverables.a. statement of workb. project scope documentc. network diagramd. work breakdown structure
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A is a hierarchical decomposition of the project work scope into work packages that produce the project deliverables.a. statement of workb. project scope documentc. network diagramd. work breakdown structure
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The major work elements defined in the statement of work section along with the detailed list of deliverables provide the basis for creating aa. statement of work.b. project scope document.c. network diagram.d. work breakdown structure.
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The may need to describe certain inspection techniques, testing procedures, or specific testing equipment or facilities that must be used.a. statement of workb. customer requirementc. deliverablesd. acceptance criteria
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For each deliverable, the quantitative measures or references to that will be used should be stated, as the criteria will be the basis for the customer agreeing that a deliverable is acceptable.a. specifications, standards, and codesb. quantitative and qualitative levelsc. audits and surveysd. published articles
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Acceptance criteria for all project deliverables must be than what is stated in the project charter or request for proposal.a. repeatedb. described in greater detailc. stated at higher levelsd. listed in sequence with the responsible person or organization
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A detailed description of each deliverable should be stated to provide a basis for agreement between the project team or contractor and the customer ofa. exactly what will be provided.b. general terms of the contract.c. who is responsible.d. technical requirements.
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Although major or key deliverables may be stated in the project charter or request for proposal, they need to be in the project scope document.a. repeatedb. expanded on in greater detailc. stated at higher levelsd. listed in sequence with the responsible person or organization
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are the products or outputs that the project team or contractor will produce and provide to the customer during and at the completion of the performance of the project.a. Contractsb. Acceptance criteriac. Deliverablesd. Responsibilities
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The section of the project scope document is where the contractor or project team can state and clarify exactly what is included in the work scope and provide an opportunity to reconsider items that are not stated but that the customer may have forgotten to include in her requirements or RFP.a. statement of workb. customer requirementc. deliverablesd. acceptance criteria
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If something is the statement of work, then it should be assumed that .a. included, it will not change during the course of the project.b. not included in, it will not be done or provided.c. missing from, if the RFP stated the requirement is will be completed.d. left out of, will be completed during the project.
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The defines what the project team or contractor will do.a. statement of workb. project scope documentc. network diagramd. work breakdown structure
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The defines the major tasks or work elements that will need to be performed to accomplish the work that needs to be done and produce all the project deliverables.a. statement of workb. project scope documentc. network diagramd. work breakdown structure
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It is important to document the detailed requirements in the in order to establish a clear understanding with the sponsor or customer.a. statement of workb. project scope documentc. network diagramd. work breakdown structure
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The customer requirements section should also include or reference that must be used and met regarding quality and performance of the project work and deliverables.a. applicable technical specifications, standards, and codesb. quantitative and qualitative levelsc. audits and surveysd. published articles
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The project scope document is valuable for establishinga. a request for proposal for the project.b. a common understanding among project stakeholders regarding the scope of the project.c. the contact between the contractor and the customer.d. the risk management plan for the project.
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The project scope is all the work that must be done to do all of the following except:a. meet with every stakeholder.b. produce all the project deliverables.c. accomplish the project objective.d. satisfy the sponsor or customer that all the work and deliverables meet the requirements or acceptance criteria.
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A project objective such as "complete the project" is too ambiguous because the customer and the contractor may have of what is meant by "complete."a. the same ideab. different viewsc. similar understandingd. a clear thought
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Expected benefits, which will result from implementation of the project and define success, establisha. the reason the contractor proposes the solution.b. how much money the customer is willing to pay.c. how quickly the project must be completed.d. why the project is being done.
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The project objective must be clearly defined and agreed upon by thea. sponsor or customer and the project team or contractor that will perform the project.b. stakeholders for the project.c. project team and subcontractors.d. suppliers of materials to the project.
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The project objective is usually defined in terms of thea. all the constraints for the project.b. end product or deliverable, schedule, and budget.c. initiating, planning, executing, and controlling.d. project scope.
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The is the tangible end product that the project team or contractor must produce and deliver in order for the sponsor or customer to achieve the expected benefits from implementing the project.a. network diagramb. project planc. objectived. work breakdown structure
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A tangible output or product or deliverable as a result of an activity should define the end of one activity in a network diagram and the start of other activities in the network diagram.
a. True
b. False
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Some projects have a set of activities that are repeated several times.
a. True
b. False
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Some activities in a network diagram may be done concurrently.
a. True
b. False
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Certain activities in a network diagram have to be done in serial sequence.
a. True
b. False
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A project scope statement defines the sequence of how the activities will get done.
a. True
b. False
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It is easier to define the specific activities for near-term work; but as more information is known or becomes clear, the project team can progressively elaborate the specific activities.
a. True
b. False
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An activity does not necessarily require the expenditure of effort by people.
a. True
b. False
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An activity, also referred to as a task, is a defined piece of work that consumes effort by people and not necessarily time.
a. True
b. False
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Activities define more generally than work packages how the work will get done.
a. True
b. False
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Using the work breakdown structure, the individual or team responsible for each work package must next define all the specific activities that need to be performed to produce the end item or deliverable for the work package.
a. True
b. False
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Multiple individuals should be designated the lead, or primary, responsibility for each work item.
a. True
b. False
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A responsibility assignment matrix is used to designate the individuals responsible for accomplishing the work items in the work breakdown structure.
a. True
b. False
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A responsibility assignment matrix defines who will be pay for the work.
a. True
b. False
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Different project teams might create somewhat different work breakdown structures for the same project.
a. True
b. False
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The work breakdown structure is the same thing as the project organization chart or structure.
a. True
b. False
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The WBS usually indicates the organization or individual assigned responsibility for performance and completion of each work item.
a. True
b. False
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The project manager should involve every project member in developing the WBS to have special expertise, knowledge, or experience that will help develop a more comprehensive and complete WBS.
a. True
b. False
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For large or complex projects, it may be difficult for one individual to determine all the work elements to include in the work breakdown structure.
a. True
b. False
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All branches of the WBS have to be broken down to the same level.
a. True
b. False
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The network diagram can be created using a graphic chart format or as an indentured list.
a. True
b. False
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The work package includes all of the specific work activities that need to be performed to produce the deliverable associated with that work package.
a. True
b. False