Tutorial 6 - 2024
Tutorial 6 - 2024
Tutorial 6 - 2024
➢ Multiple Choice:
1. Which of the following processes involves determining the policies, procedures, and
documentation that will be used for planning, executing, and controlling the project schedule?
4. You cannot start editing a technical report until someone else completes the first draft. What
type of dependency does this represent?
A. finish-to-start
B. start-to-start
C. finish-to-finish
D. start-to-finish
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5. Which technique of project planning is used to break the project down into lower levels?
A. Work breakdown.
B. Times estimates.
C. Milestone identification.
D. Activity sequencing
6. What symbol on a Gantt chart represents a slipped milestone?
A. a black arrow
B. a white arrow
C. a black diamond
D. a white diamond
7. What are the techniques of project planning?
A. Work breakdown.
B. Times estimates.
C. Milestone identification.
D. Activity sequencing
E. Scheduling
F. Planning.
G. Top – down
H. Re-Planning
8. ______ is a network diagramming technique used to predict total project duration.
A. PERT
B. A Gantt chart
C. Critical path method
D. Crashing
9. About CPM (Critical Path Method), which of the following statements is false?
A. This path is the shortest route through the project network.
B. This path is a route through the project network.
C. Tasks with no relation among them are put in parallel.
D. This is the critical path for the project, and it defines the
duration of the project.
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10. In a project, the start date of Critical Path isn’t the start date of the project and end date of this
path is the end date of the project?
A. True
B. False
➢ Short Answer:
1. Why is it important to determine activity sequencing on projects? Discuss diagrams you have
seen that are similar to network diagrams. Describe their similarities and differences.
2. Explain the difference between estimating activity durations and estimating the effort required
to perform an activity.
3. Explain the following schedule development tools and concepts: Gantt charts, critical path
method, PERT, and critical chain scheduling.
4. How can you minimize or control changes to project schedules?
5. Why is it difficult to use project management software well?
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