Table 7.14
You are responsible for managing a project with the following activities (times are given in weeks).

-Using Table 7.14, which activity has the largest standard deviation, and how large is that standard deviation?
A) Activity A; 0.83 weeks
B) Activity B; 1.25 weeks
C) Activity D; 1.5 weeks
D) Activity C; 1.25 weeks

Question

Table 7.14
You are responsible for managing a project with the following activities (times are given in weeks).
 
-Using Table 7.14, which activity has the largest standard deviation, and how large is that standard deviation?
A) Activity A; 0.83 weeks 
B) Activity B; 1.25 weeks 
C) Activity D; 1.5 weeks 
D) Activity C; 1.25 weeks

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Activity D has the largest standard deviation of 1.5 weeks, which means it has the highest amount of uncertainty in its duration. As a project manager, it would be important to monitor this activity closely and have contingency plans in place in case there are delays.

Table 7.14 You Are Responsible for Managing a Project with the Following