Project Management Quiz - 53

1. Using the table in the Special window, Which task is completed?
[A]dig hole
[B]remove debris
[C]survey
[D]set forms
[E]place concrete



2. Using the situation stated in the Special window, what is the cost performance index for Case #9?
[A]1.1
[B]1.91
[C]0.83
[D]1.2
[E]None of the above



3. Using the WBS shown in the Special window, a typical work package would be:
[A]Software development
[B]Systems design
[C]Coding
[D]A, B, and C
[E]None of the above.



4. Which of the statements regarding benefit-cost analysis in the Special window are true?
[A]1 and 2
[B]2 and 3
[C]1 and 3
[D]1, 2 and 3
[E]None of the above.



5. Using the cumulative cost curve in the special window, height B represents
[A]actual cost to date
[B]total budgeted costs for the project
[C]planned cost for month 6
[D]cost variance
[E]earned value



6. Using the situation stated in the Special window, a comparison of the cost variance of August as compared to July shows that the magnitude ($ value) of the variance has _____ and the percentage change has _____.
[A]Become worse, become worse
[B]Become worse, improved
[C]Improved, increased
[D]Improved, become worse
[E]None of the above are correct



7. Using the situation shown in the Special window and assuming continues efficiency for work-in-progress and fixed price contract for task four. The estimate at completion is:
[A]$19K
[B]$21K
[C]$26K
[D]$29K
[E]indeterminate



8. Using the scenario in the special window, the project manager appears to be a _____ manager.
[A]1, 9
[B]9, 1
[C]1, 1
[D]9, 9
[E]5, 5



9. Using the scenario in the special window, the project manager:
[A]will probably spend the weekend reviewing the data.
[B]Won't ask for the report again.
[C]Has a preference for written communication.
[D]Has chosen an inappropriate medium.
[E]Is experiencing communication overload.



10. In which of the following scope management processes are subject matter experts used?
[A]Initiation
[B]Scope planning
[C]Scope Definition
[D]Scope change control
[E]Scope verification



11. The work breakdown structure (WBS) is first developed in which scope management process?
[A]Initiation
[B]Scope planning
[C]Scope change control
[D]Scope Definition
[E]Scope verification



12. The project charter is prepared in which scope management process?
[A]Initiation
[B]Scope planning
[C]Scope Definition
[D]Scope change control
[E]Scope verification



13. In which of the following scope management processes is the scope management plan prepared?
[A]Initiation
[B]Scope planning
[C]Scope Definition
[D]Scope change control
[E]Scope verification



14. Which of the following is not a scope management process?
[A]Initiation
[B]Scope planning
[C]Scope Definition
[D]Scope change control
[E]Scope verification



15. The initial document that formally recognizes the existence of a project is the _____ .
[A]Scope baseline
[B]Management plan
[C]Project charter
[D]Configuration control report
[E]None of the above