Question 1

When scheduling activities in a resource-constrained project, typically the activity scheduled first has the __________ amount of slack.

Accepted Answer

least
Explanation: In resource-constrain...

Question 2

If three copiers are needed to produce a final report on time and only two are available, the project is facing a(n)________ type of resource constraint.

Accepted Answer

equipment
Explanation: The mos...

Question 3

In reviewing the status of her project with top management, Shirley was told that there are only two programmers that she can use for her project.Her project is classified as __________ constrained.

Accepted Answer

A)  Time
B)  Quality
C)  Cost
D)  Performance
E)  Resource

Question 4

Resource bottlenecks are one of the three more common problems encountered in managing multiproject resource schedules.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 5

Tony has realized that two activities in his project cannot be done at the same time because not enough resources are available.Activity 3 is critical and has a duration of 5 days.Activity 4 has 2 days of slack and a duration of 2 days.How will he decide which activity should be scheduled first?

Accepted Answer

A)  The activity with the smallest duration
B)  The activity with the least slack
C)  The activity with the most slack
D)  The activity with the lowest identification number
E)  The activity with the highest cost

Question 6

Project budgets are developed by time-phasing which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Resource schedules
B)  Work packages
C)  The network diagram
D)  Critical activities
E)  None of these are time-phased to develop a project budget.

Question 7

A project budget report is showing our project as spending $35,000 against a budgeted amount of $40,000.Which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  We are spending less than we should for the project.
B)  We are doing a good job managing the project.
C)  We should check to see if all the bills have been paid.
D)  We have more money to put into budget reserves.
E)  We can't be sure how the project is going.

Question 8

Resources are adequate, but demand varies widely over the life of the project.Delaying noncritical activities to lower peak demand on resources is known as resource

Accepted Answer

A)  Shifting.
B)  Effectiveness.
C)  Manipulating.
D)  Smoothing.
E)  Allocation.

Question 9

A(n)________ constraint addresses the sequence in which project activities must occur even after considering resource constraints.

Accepted Answer

technical or logic
Explanation: The start and sequence of activities have been based solely on technical or logical considerations.For example, a project network for framing a house might show three activities in a sequence: 
(1)pour foundation, (2)build frame, and (3)cover roof.Resource constraints do not violate technical constraints.

Question 10

Since resource leveling or smoothing delays noncritical activities, a common result is an increase in network ___________.

Accepted Answer

sensitivity
Explanation: As noncritical ...

Question 11

In a resource-constrained project, the completion date is most likely to change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In scheduling resource-constrained projects, _________ are typically used rather than optimum mathematical solutions.

Accepted Answer

heuristics or rules of thumb
Explanation...

Question 13

When scheduling activities in a resource-constrained project typically the activity scheduled first has the most amount of slack.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A special truck that George needs on his project has been scheduled on another project.This is an example of what type of resource constraint?

Accepted Answer

A)  Working capital
B)  People
C)  Equipment
D)  Information
E)  Materials

Question 15

When there are not enough people, money, and/or equipment available for a project it is known as being

Accepted Answer

A)  Managerially Resourceful.
B)  Operationally Successful.
C)  Resource Constrained.
D)  Delayed Without Prejudice.

Question 16

Identify and give an example of the three types of resource constraints.

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(1)People-by skill classificat...

Question 17

The shortage of computer chips to produce a circuit board is an example of a(n)________ type of resource constraint.

Accepted Answer

materials
Explanation: Material availability and shortages have been blamed for the delay of many projects.When it is known that a lack of availability of materials is important and probable, materials should be included in the project network plan and schedule.

Question 18

Resource constraints can be overcome by creative and efficient scheduling.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

This is used to compare the cost accounts between organizational units and deliverables.

Accepted Answer

A)  Chart of Accounts
B)  Earned Value
C)  Project Schedule
D)  Direct Labor Budget Rollup

Question 20

If resources are not adequate to meet peak demands, the resulting reschedule is termed

Accepted Answer

A)  Resource-constrained scheduling.
B)  Time-constrained scheduling.
C)  Mandatory leveling.
D)  Project resource adjustment.
E)  Allocation.

Exam 8: Scheduling Resources and Costs

When scheduling activities in a resource-constrained project, typically the activity scheduled first has the __________ amount of slack.

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least
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If three copiers are needed to produce a final report on time and only two are available, the project is facing a(n)________ type of resource constraint.

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equipment
Explanation: The mos...
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In reviewing the status of her project with top management, Shirley was told that there are only two programmers that she can use for her project.Her project is classified as __________ constrained.

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Resource bottlenecks are one of the three more common problems encountered in managing multiproject resource schedules.

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Tony has realized that two activities in his project cannot be done at the same time because not enough resources are available.Activity 3 is critical and has a duration of 5 days.Activity 4 has 2 days of slack and a duration of 2 days.How will he decide which activity should be scheduled first?

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Project budgets are developed by time-phasing which of the following?

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A project budget report is showing our project as spending $35,000 against a budgeted amount of $40,000.Which of the following is true?

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Resources are adequate, but demand varies widely over the life of the project.Delaying noncritical activities to lower peak demand on resources is known as resource

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A(n)________ constraint addresses the sequence in which project activities must occur even after considering resource constraints.

Since resource leveling or smoothing delays noncritical activities, a common result is an increase in network ___________.

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sensitivity
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In a resource-constrained project, the completion date is most likely to change.

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In scheduling resource-constrained projects, _________ are typically used rather than optimum mathematical solutions.

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heuristics or rules of thumb
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When scheduling activities in a resource-constrained project typically the activity scheduled first has the most amount of slack.

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A special truck that George needs on his project has been scheduled on another project.This is an example of what type of resource constraint?

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When there are not enough people, money, and/or equipment available for a project it is known as being

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Identify and give an example of the three types of resource constraints.

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The shortage of computer chips to produce a circuit board is an example of a(n)________ type of resource constraint.

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materials Explanation: Material availability and shortages have been blamed for the delay of many projects.When it is known that a lack of availability of materials is important and probable, materials should be included in the project network plan and schedule.

Resource constraints can be overcome by creative and efficient scheduling.

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This is used to compare the cost accounts between organizational units and deliverables.

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If resources are not adequate to meet peak demands, the resulting reschedule is termed

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When scheduling activities in a resource-constrained project, typically the activity scheduled first has the __________ amount of slack.

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If three copiers are needed to produce a final report on time and only two are available, the project is facing a(n)________ type of resource constraint.

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In reviewing the status of her project with top management, Shirley was told that there are only two programmers that she can use for her project.Her project is classified as __________ constrained.

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Resource bottlenecks are one of the three more common problems encountered in managing multiproject resource schedules.

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Tony has realized that two activities in his project cannot be done at the same time because not enough resources are available.Activity 3 is critical and has a duration of 5 days.Activity 4 has 2 days of slack and a duration of 2 days.How will he decide which activity should be scheduled first?

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Project budgets are developed by time-phasing which of the following?

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A project budget report is showing our project as spending $35,000 against a budgeted amount of $40,000.Which of the following is true?

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Resources are adequate, but demand varies widely over the life of the project.Delaying noncritical activities to lower peak demand on resources is known as resource

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A(n)________ constraint addresses the sequence in which project activities must occur even after considering resource constraints.

Since resource leveling or smoothing delays noncritical activities, a common result is an increase in network ___________.

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In a resource-constrained project, the completion date is most likely to change.

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In scheduling resource-constrained projects, _________ are typically used rather than optimum mathematical solutions.

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When scheduling activities in a resource-constrained project typically the activity scheduled first has the most amount of slack.

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A special truck that George needs on his project has been scheduled on another project.This is an example of what type of resource constraint?

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When there are not enough people, money, and/or equipment available for a project it is known as being

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Identify and give an example of the three types of resource constraints.

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The shortage of computer chips to produce a circuit board is an example of a(n)________ type of resource constraint.

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Resource constraints can be overcome by creative and efficient scheduling.

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This is used to compare the cost accounts between organizational units and deliverables.

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If resources are not adequate to meet peak demands, the resulting reschedule is termed

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