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Subject: Project Time Management

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Questions Question - 1

An activity has an Early Start(ES) of 5 days and Late Start of 16 days.What is activity's float ?A.11 daysB.21 daysC.5 daysD.16 days

Answer :A is the correct answer.

Activity float = Late Start - Early Start = 16-5 = 11 days

Question - 2

An activity has an Early Finish(EF) of 5 days and Late Finish(LF) of 16 days.What is activity's float ?A.11 daysB.21 daysC.5 daysD.16 days


Activity float = Late Finish - Early Finish = 16-5 = 11 days

Question - 3

Which of the following is NOT the activity in Define Activities ?

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A.DecompositionB.An activity list from a previous projectC.Progressive elaboration planningD.Create project charter

Answer :D is the correct answer.

Create project charter is activity in initiation phase.

Question - 4

As a project manager of a project , you have just completed Schedule network diagram. What should you do NEXT time management activity?A.Estimate Activity ResourcesB.Sequence ActivitiesC.Estimate Activity DurationsD.Develop Schedule


Schedule network diagram is an output of Sequence Activities, NEXT process is Estimate Activity Resources.

Question - 5

As a project manager of a project , you have just completed Schedule network diagram. Which of the following time management activity you have completed?A.Estimate Activity ResourcesB.Sequence ActivitiesC.Estimate Activity DurationsD.Develop Schedule

Answer :B is the correct answer.

Schedule network diagram is an output of Sequence Activities.

Question - 6

You are project manager of a project and you have decided to CRASH the project. Which of the following is the most likely outcome of this ?A.increased cost

B.added riskC.increased project timeD.doing activities in parallel


CRASHING is reducing project time by expending additional resources. Therefore option A is true.

Question - 7

Project Team has created sub plans for the each activity in project plan. These plans are called :A.resource plansB.activity plansC.sub plansD.management plans


These plans are called management plans.

Question - 8

Your project activity float is negetive 10. What is your course of action ?A.add more resourcesB.ask more time to complete the projectC.use less experienced team membersD.Ignore It.


Negetive activity float means your project is behind. Add more resource is best option.

Question - 9

In which of the following situation network diagram is better than bar chart ?A.to show inter dependecies between activitiesB.analysis of schedule progressC.analysis of WBS

D.analysis of project plan


network diagram is best to show Interdependencies between activities.

Question - 10

To facilitate analysis of schedule progress, it is convenient to use a :A.comparison bar chartB.network diagramC.pie chartD.all of the above


To facilitate analysis of schedule progress, it is convenient to use a comparison bar chart, which displays two bars for each schedule activity.

Question - 11

Risk probability and impact Assessment, Risk Categorization are done during:A.qualitative risk analysisB.quantitative risk analysisC.Risk management planD.Risk identification


Risk probability and impact Assessment, Risk Categorization are done during qualitative risk analysis.

Question - 12

A Heuristics is best described as :A.thumb rule.B.activity diagram.C.workaround.D.control tool.


Heuristics is thumb rule. Examples are cost per square feet etc.

Question - 13

Comparing target dates with the actual or forecast start and finish dates is called :A.Variance AnalysisB.Earned ValueC.Progress ReportingD.Crashing


Variance Analysis : Comparing target dates with the actual or forecast start and finish dates.

Question - 14

Total activity float is the amount of time :A.can be delayed without delaying project completion date.B.can be delayed without delaying project.C.delayed for indefinite time.D.Not relation with project.


Total activity float is the amount of time can be delayed without delaying project completion date.

Question - 15

You are project manager of a software project. Your team member want to technical change to a activity which will add more time to that activity. What should you do ?A.Check the activity is in critical pathB.Allow team member to change the activityC.Report to senior managementD.Ignore change in activities.


Check the activity is in critical path is the best option.

Question - 16

You are project manager of a software project. You have just analyzed activity sequences, durations, resource requirements , schedule constraints and created project schedule. The above task belongs to which process?A.Define ActivitiesB.Sequence ActivitiesC.Develop ScheduleD.Control Schedule

Answer :C is the correct answer.

analyzing activity sequences, durations, resource requirements , schedule constraints and created project schedule is belongs to Develop Schedule process.

Question - 17

A weighted average duration estimate to calculate duration called :A.PERTB.CPMC.GERTD.pareto chart


Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT): Uses a weighted average duration estimate to calculate duration. Uses the probability of an estimate's accuracy. Expected Time = (Low + 4*Medium + High) / 6

Question - 18

Identify and documenting the activities that must be performed to produce the project deliverables is called :A.Estimate Activity ResourcesB.Sequence ActivitiesC.Estimate Activity DurationsD.Define Activities


Identify and documenting the activities that must be performed to produce the project deliverables is called Define Activities .

Question - 19

An activity which is in critical path is delayed. What should you do ?A.Compress the scheduleB.Scope cutC.Inform customer about delayD.Deliver uncompleted activity


Compress the schedule is the best option.

Question - 20

A project has three critical path. How this affects the project ?A.It increased project risk.B.It need more resources.C.It need more time.D.It costs more.


It increased project risk.

Question - 21

Estimating the number of work periods likely to be needed to complete each activity is called :A.Estimate Activity ResourcesB.Sequence ActivitiesC.Estimate Activity DurationsD.Define Activities


Estimating the number of work periods likely to be needed to complete each activity is called Estimate Activity Durations .

Question - 22

One activity will be delay three weeks and that will affect the project completion date. Who will approve the change ?A.Change control boardB.project managerC.Senior managementD.Team member


Change control board approve the change.

Question - 23

Which statement is true about Project Time Management ?A.Project Time Management is a consists of processes required to ensure timely completion of the project.B.Project Time Management is related to create Work Break Down Structure.C.Project Time Management is related to create project charter.D.All of the above


Project Time Management consists of the "processes required to accomplish timely completion of the project."

Question - 24

Which document is required to start Project Time Management process ?A.SOWB.WBSC.Scope StatementD.All of the above


Scope Statement required to start Project Time Management process . The Scope Statement is the base for all decisions.

Question - 25

Decomposition of the Scope Statement results _____ ?.A.Project planB.WBSC.Business plansD.SOW


The WBS defines all activities you will need to do in order to successfully complete the project.

Question - 26

If you are the project manager of a project and you break down the WBS into smaller _______ to get detail so that you can construct a schedule.A.Work packagesB.SectionC.IssuesD.None


The work packages give you the detail you need to construct a schedule.

Question - 27

Project Time Management inlcudes _________ ?A.Define ActivitiesB.Sequence ActivitiesC.Control ScheduleD.All of the above


The process areas listed for Project Time Management in the PMBOK are: Define Activities, Sequence Activities, Estimate Activity Resources, Estimate Activity Durations, Develop Schedule, and Control Schedule.

Question - 28

Which is the first process in Time Management ?A.Define ActivitiesB.Sequence ActivitiesC.Estimate Activity DurationsD.Develop Schedule


The process areas listed for Project Time Management in the PMBOK are: Define Activities, Sequence Activities, Estimate Activity Resources, Estimate Activity Durations, Develop Schedule, and Control Schedule. Define Activities is the first process in Time Management.

Question - 29

Which statement is true about Define Activities ?A.Identify the activities that must be performed to produce the project deliverables.B.Define the activities that must be performed to meet the project objectives.C.Identifying the specific actions to be performed to performed project deliverables.D.None of the above


Define Activities : Identify the activities that must be performed to produce the project deliverables. Define the activities that must be performed to meet the project objectives.

Question - 30

Which of the following are inputs of Define Activities ?A.Organizational Process Assets B.Scope baselineC.Enterprise environmental factorsD.All of the above


Inputs of Define Activities : Scope baseline, Organizational Process Assets and Enterprise environmental factors

Question - 31

Which of the following are the outputs of Define Activities ?A.Activity listB.Activity AttributesC.Milestone ListD.All of the above


outputs of Define Activities : Activity list, Activity Attributes and Milestone List. PMBOK Page no 162

Question - 32

You are the project manager for the Project. You are decomposing the Define Activities, the final output is ______?A.DeliverablesB.Work packagesC.Activity listD.Milestone List


Activity list - A list of all the activities that will be performed on the project and a description of each.

Question - 33

You are the project manager for the large Project. You are identifying and documenting relationship among the project activities. This process is called ______?A.Define ActivitiesB.Sequence ActivitiesC.Develop ScheduleD.Control Schedule


Sequence Activities - identifying and documenting relationship among the project activities. PMBOK Page no 167.

Question - 34

You are the project manager for the large Project. You are identifying external dependencies for the activities with management team. Identifying external dependencies are done in ______?A.Define ActivitiesB.Sequence ActivitiesC.Develop ScheduleD.Control Schedule


Identifying external dependencies are done in Sequence Activities.

Question - 35

Development activities of a software projects is depends on the third party vendor, who provides hardware for this activity. Is called ______. A.external dependenciesB.internal dependenciesC.Discretionary dependenciesD.All of the above


external dependencies are usually outside of project team control. PMPBOK Page no 171.

Question - 36

Discretionary dependencies are identified during __________.A.Define ActivitiesB.Sequence ActivitiesC.Develop ScheduleD.Control Schedule


Discretionary dependencies are identified during Sequence Activities process. PMPBOK Page no 171.

Question - 37

Resource Breakdown Structure is output of __________ process.A.Develop ScheduleB.Estimate Activity ResourcesC.Estimate Activity DurationsD.Control Schedule


Resource Breakdown Structure is output of Estimate Activity Resources process. PMPBOK Page no 162.

Question - 38

You are the project manager for the large Project. You have identified and documented relationship among the project activities and created project schedule network diagram. What is your NEXT step ?A.Define ActivitiesB.Sequence ActivitiesC.Develop ScheduleD.Control Schedule


project schedule network diagram is input of Develop Schedule. PMBOK Page no 168.

Question - 39

You are the project manager for the large Project. You are currently busy with approximating number of work periods required to complete individual activities with estimated resources. Which of the following inputs you need for this ?A.Activity List

B.Activity resource requirementsC.Resource CalendarsD.All of the above


Approximating number of work periods required to complete individual activities with estimated resources is done in Estimate Activity Duration process. Activity List,Activity resource requirements and Resource Calendars are inputs of Estimate Activity Duration process. PMBOK Page no 177.

Question - 40

You are the project manager for the Project. You are updating the WBS during Define Activities, are often called ________?A. RefinementsB.UpdatesC.ActivitiesD.Supporting detail


updating the WBS during Define Activities, are often called Refinements. It occurs with riskier projects.

Question - 41

Which statement is true about Rolling Wave Planning ?A.Rolling wave planning is a form of progressive elaboration planning.B.Rolling Wave Planning where the work to be accomplished in the near term is planned in detail at a low level of the WBS.C.Rolling Wave Planning where the work to be accomplished in the future work is planned at a heigher level of the WBSD.All of the above


Rolling Wave Planning : Rolling wave planning is a form of progressive elaboration planning. Rolling Wave Planning where the work to be accomplished in the near term is planned in detail at a low level of the WBS. Rolling Wave Planning where the work to be accomplished in the future work is planned at a heigher level of the WBS.

Question - 42

Which statement is true about Sequence Activities?A.Identifying and documenting interactivity logical relationships.B.As input list of activities, to put them into some sort of logical order, which is called Sequence Activities.C.Establishing the activity logic and the dependencies needed to create a realistic and achievable schedule.D.All of the above


Sequence Activities : Identifying and documenting interactivity logical relationships. As input list of activities, to put them into some sort of logical order, which is called Sequence Activities. Establishing the activity logic and the dependencies needed to create a realistic and achievable schedule.

Question - 43

What are Milestones ?A.Significant events in the project life cycleB.Activities with durationsC.DeliverablesD.Project plan


Milestones - Events need to be part of the Sequence Activities to assure that the requirements for meeting the milestone (s) are met.

Question - 44

What are the types of dependencies are used to define the Activity Sequence ?A.Mandatory dependencies , Discretionary dependencies and External dependenciesB.Mandatory dependencies and External dependenciesC.Mandatory dependenciesD.None


Types of dependencies are used to define the Activity Sequence are : Mandatory dependencies , Discretionary dependencies and External dependencies . Mandatory dependencies (Hard logic) - Determined by the qualities of work to be done. Discretionary dependencies (Soft logic) - Defined by the project management team. External dependencies - Relationships between project activities and non-project activities.

Question - 45

Which statement is true ?A.Mandatory dependencies (Hard logic) - Determined by the qualities of work to be done.B.Discretionary dependencies (Soft logic) - Defined by the project management team.C.External dependencies - Relationships between project activities and non-project activities.D.All of the above


Types of dependencies are used to define the Activity Sequence are : Mandatory dependencies , Discretionary dependencies and External dependencies . Mandatory dependencies (Hard logic) - Determined by the qualities of work to be done. Discretionary dependencies (Soft logic) - Defined by the project management team. External dependencies - Relationships between project activities and non-project activities.

Question - 46

Which statement is true ?A.Finish-to-start An activity must finish before the next activity begins.B.Finish-to-finish An activity must finish before the next activity can finish.C.Start-to-finish An activity must start before the next activity can finish.D.All of the above


Finish-to-start An activity must finish before the next activity begins. Finish-to-finish An activity must finish before the next activity can finish. Start-to-start An activity must start before the next activity can start. Start-to-finish An activity must start before the next activity can finish.

Question - 47

Which dependency used by Microsoft Project Plan ?A.Finish-to-startB.Finish-to-finishC.Start-to-finishD.Start-to-start


Finish-to-start dependency used by Microsoft Project Plan and Finish-to-start dependencies are the most common used in most projects.

Question - 48

Which statement is true about Finish-to-start activity ?A.An activity must finish before the next activity begins.B.An activity must finish before the next activity can finish.C.An activity must start before the next activity can start.D.An activity must start before the next activity can finish.


Finish-to-start An activity must finish before the next activity begins.

Question - 49

Starting a new task before finish the old one is an example of a __________ dependency.A.Start-to-finishB.Finish-to-startC.Start-to-startD.All of the above


Start-to-finish An activity must start before the next activity can finish.

Question - 50

You are the project manager of a project and you have added some dummy activities to correctly show all logical relationships Which network diagramming

method you have used ?A.ADM (Arrow Diagramming Method)B.Precedence Diagramming Method (PDM)C.PERTD.None


ADM (Arrow Diagramming Method) uses dummy activities to correctly show all logical relationships. Arrow Diagramming Method (ADM) uses arrows as activities, and nodes are used to connect and show dependencies. The Precedence Diagramming Method (PDM) uses boxes or nodes as activities and arrows as dependencies between the nodes.

Question - 51

Which statement is true about the Precedence Diagramming Method (PDM) ?A.Precedence Diagramming Method (PDM) uses boxes or nodes as activities and arrows as dependencies between the nodes.B.PDM is also known as Activity On Nodes (AON).C.Both of the above are trueD.None


The Precedence Diagramming Method (PDM) uses boxes or nodes as activities and arrows as dependencies between the nodes. PDM is also known as Activity On Nodes (AON).

Question - 52

Precedence Diagramming Method (PDM) also known as _______?A.Activity On Nodes (AON)B.Activity On Arrows (AOA)C.Activities dependenciesD.All of the above


The Precedence Diagramming Method (PDM) uses boxes or nodes as activities and arrows as dependencies between the nodes. PDM is also known as Activity On Nodes (AON). ADM (Arrow Diagramming Method) is also known as Activity On Arrows (AOA).

Question - 53

ADM (Arrow Diagramming Method) also known as _______?A.Activity On Nodes (AON)B.Activity On Arrows (AOA)C.Activities dependenciesD.All of the above


The Precedence Diagramming Method (PDM) uses boxes or nodes as activities and arrows as dependencies between the nodes. PDM is also known as Activity On Nodes (AON). ADM (Arrow Diagramming Method) is also known as Activity On Arrows (AOA).

Question - 54

ADM stands for _________?A.Arrow Diagramming MethodB.Arithmetic Diagramming MethodC.All Diagramming MethodD.All of the above


ADM (Arrow Diagramming Method)

Question - 55

PDM stands for ___________ ?A.Precedence Diagramming MethodB.Process Diagramming MethodC.Process Destination MethodD.None


Precedence Diagramming Method (PDM).

Question - 56

Conditional branches are not used in __________ ?A.PDMB.ADMC.Both of the aboveD.GERT


Conditional branches are not used in PDM and ADM. GERT (Graphical Evaluation and Review Technique ) allows conditional branches and loops .

Question - 57

_____________ allows conditional branches and loops .A.GERTB.PDMC.ADMD.None of the above


Conditional branches are not used in PDM and ADM. GERT (Graphical Evaluation and Review Technique) allows conditional branches and loops .

Question - 58

Which diagram display the project's activities and the logical relationships ?A.Project network diagramB.Schedule diagramC.Project Plan diagramD.None


Project network diagram display the project's activities and the logical relationships.

Question - 59

Who develops project plan ?

A.Only Project ManagerB.Project Manager and teamC.SponsorD.Executive management


Project Manager and team develops project plan .

Question - 60

Work periods between the finish of one activity and the start of another activity is called ______ ?A.Elapsed time (Delay).B.Estimation time.C.Schedule.D.None


Elapsed time (Delay) - Work periods between the finish of one activity and the start of another activity.

Question - 61

In ________ phase the project schedule is developed ?A.InitiationB.PlanningC.ExecutionD.None


In Planning phase the project schedule is developed

Question - 62

Top-down estimating is also called _______ estimating.A.AnalogousB.PrimaryC.Organizational

D.Simple


Top-down estimating is also called Analogous.

Question - 63

Three estimates are : Pessimistic (P) : 30 Most Likely (M) : 25 Optimistic (O) : 14 What is activity duration (PERT) ?A.24B.20C.18D.32


Activity duration (PERT)= (P + 4M + O) / 6 then (30+4*25+14)/6 = 144/6 = 24

Question - 64

Three estimates are : Pessimistic (P) : 30 Most Likely (M) : 25 Optimistic (O) : 14 What is Standard deviation ?A.70%B.60%C.14%D.26.6%


Standard deviation formula = (P - O) / 6 then (30-14)/6 = 70

Question - 65

Bar charts don't show _______.A.DependenciesB.Partial tasksC.Time constraintsD.All of the above


Bar charts don't show Dependencies,Partial tasks and Time constraints. Bar Charts : Good to show progress and controlling tool, Does not display task dependencies, Does not help with project organization

Question - 66

Which statement is true about Milestone Charts ?A.Displays major eventsB.Used for management and customer reportingC.Both of the above are trueD.None


Milestone Charts : Displays major events (like software coding completed), Used for management and customer reporting

Question - 67

Which statement is true about Network Diagram ?A.Displays task dependencies.B.Provides for project control.C.Effective in planning and organizing the work.D.All of the above


Network Diagram : Displays task dependencies, Effective in planning and organizing the work, Provides for project control

Question - 68

If you are doing activities in parallel is called than it is called __________.A.Fast TrackingB.Compressed workC.Planning compressionD.None


Fast Tracking may save some time but almost always results in rework.

Question - 69

If you are doing revisions and schedule updates that make changes to _________ ?A.ResourcesB.Start and Finish DatesC.CostsD.None of these


schedule updates means Start and Finish Dates change.

Question - 70

If you update the schedule of a project, the updates must be approved by the ______ .A.Project managerB.Project teamC.SponsorD.Not needed any approval.


Schedule updates must be approved by the Sponsor.

Question - 71

________ are examples of corrective actions that can be taken.A.TrackingB.CrashingC.BothD.None


Tracking and Crashing are examples of corrective actions that can be taken.

Question - 72

The approved project schedule is called _____________ ?A.The Baseline scheduleB.The Approved schedule.C.The Sponsored schedule.D.None


approved project schedule is called Baseline schedule.

Question - 73

Which statement is true about Critical Path Method (CPM) ?A.Calculates a single, deterministic early and late start and finish date for each activity.B.Used to determine which activities must be completed on time to avoid impacting the finish date of the project.C.Both are trueD.None


Critical Path Method (CPM) - Calculates a single, deterministic early and late start and finish date for each activity, to be used to determine which activities must be completed on time to avoid impacting the finish date of the project.

Question - 74

Which statement is true ?A.Corrective action - Anything done to bring expected future schedule performance back in-line with the project plan.B.Lessons learned - Documentation of the causes of variances, of the reasons the corrective actions were chosen, and of other information learned through controlling the schedule .C.Schedule updates - Modification to the schedule information used to manage the project.D.All of the above


Corrective action - Anything done to bring expected future schedule performance back in-line with the project plan. Lessons learned - Documentation of the causes of variances, of the reasons the corrective actions were chosen, and of other information learned through controlling the schedule . Schedule updates - Modification to the schedule information used to manage the project. Schedule revisions - Changes to the scheduled start and finish dates in the approved (or baseline) schedule.

Question - 75

Which statement is true about Variance Analysis ?A.Comparing target dates with actual start and finish dates to detect deviations and implement corrective solutions in case of delays.B.Defines the procedure for changing the project schedule.C.Involves subdividing the major project deliverables into smaller.D.All of the above


Variance Analysis : comparing target dates with actual start and finish dates to detect deviations and implement corrective solutions in case of delays.

Question - 76

Which of the following is NOT an input of Develop Schedule ?A.Activity List and Attributes.B.Activity Duration EstimatesC.Project Management PlanD.Project Scope Statement


Project Management Plan is NOT an input of Develop Schedule. PMBOK Page no 162.

Question - 77

Which of the following is the output of Develop Schedule?A.Project scheduleB.Schedule baseline

C.Project Document updatesD.All of the above


Outputs of Develop Schedule : Project schedule, Schedule baseline , Schedule Data and Project Document updates. PMBOK Page no 162.

Question - 78

Which of the following is NOT the input for Estimate Activity Durations ?A.Activity duration estimatesB.Activity listC.Project Scope StatementD.Resource calenders


Activity duration estimates is the output of Estimate Activity Durations. PMBOK Page no 162.

Question - 79

Which of the following are the inputs of Control Schedule ?A.Project scheduleB.Work Performance InformationC.Project management planD.All of the above


Inputs for Control Schedule : Project schedule, Work Performance Information, Organizational Process Assets and Project management plan . PMBOK Page no 162.

Question - 80

Which of the following statement is true about Corrective action ?A.Anything done to bring expected future schedule performance back in-line with the project plan.B.Modification to the schedule information used to manage the project.C.Changes to the scheduled start and finish dates in the approved (or baseline)

schedule.D.All of the above


Corrective action - Anything done to bring expected future schedule performance back in-line with the project plan. Schedule updates - Modification to the schedule information used to manage the project. Schedule revisions - Changes to the scheduled start and finish dates in the approved (or baseline) schedule.

Question - 81

Which of the following statement is true about Schedule revisions ?A.Anything done to bring expected future schedule performance back in-line with the project plan.B.Modification to the schedule information used to manage the project.C.Changes to the scheduled start and finish dates in the approved (or baseline) schedule.D.All of the above


Corrective action - Anything done to bring expected future schedule performance back in-line with the project plan. Schedule updates - Modification to the schedule information used to manage the project. Schedule revisions - Changes to the scheduled start and finish dates in the approved (or baseline) schedule.

Question - 82

Which of the following statement is true ?A.Reduce critical path - To fast track, shorten the duration of critical activities, or increase working hours.B.Crashing - Decreasing the total project duration with the least cost possible.C.Fast tracking - Doing activities in parallel that, normally, would be done in sequence.D.All of the above


All the definitions

Question - 83

Which of the following estimating technique is less costly and time consuming?A.Analogous estimatingB.Parametric analysisC.Bottom up estimatingD.Regression analysis


Analogous estimating is less accurate than other estimating methods. Analogous estimating is used in early phase of the project. Analogous estimating technique is less costly and time consuming.

Question - 84

Which of the following statement is true about Resource levelling ?A.To fast track, shorten the duration of critical activities, or increase working hours.B.Decreasing the total project duration with the least cost possible.C.Doing activities in parallel that, normally, would be done in sequence.D.Reducing peak overloads by re-distributing allocations to activities with float .


Resource levelling : Reducing peak overloads by re-distributing allocations to activities with float .

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