Question 1

Using the work breakdown structure, the individual or team responsible for each work package must next define all the specific activities that need to be performed to produce the end item or deliverable for the work package.

Accepted Answer

This is a correct statement about the use of the work breakdown structure (WBS). Once the WBS is created, the next step is to break each work package down into smaller, more manageable tasks or activities. This helps ensure that all necessary work is identified and clearly defined, helping the project team better understand what needs to be done to complete the project successfully.

Question 2

Activities define more generally than work packages how the work will get done.

Accepted Answer

Work packages are more detailed and specific than activities, breaking down how the work will be executed into smaller, manageable components. Activities are broader tasks that are further divided into work packages.

Question 3

A project objective such as 'complete the project' is too ambiguous because the customer and the contractor may have of what is meant by 'complete'.
A)the same idea
B)different views
C)similar understanding
D)a clear thought

Accepted Answer

The objective of 'complete the project' is too ambiguous and open to interpretation, leaving room for the customer and contractor to have different views or understandings of what it means.

Question 4

The is the tangible end product that the project team or contractor must produce and deliver in order for the sponsor or customer to achieve the expected benefits from implementing the project.
A)network diagram
B)project plan
C)objective
D)work breakdown structure

Accepted Answer

The objective is the tangible end product that the project team or contractor must produce and deliver in order for the sponsor or customer to achieve the expected benefits from implementing the project. The network diagram, project plan, and work breakdown structure are tools used to plan and execute the project, but they are not the end product.

Question 5

Expected benefits, which will result from implementation of the project and define success, establish
A)the reason the contractor proposes the solution.
B)how much money the customer is willing to pay.
C)how quickly the project must be completed.
D)why the project is being done.

Accepted Answer

The expected benefits and definition of success are related to the reason why the project is being done. The other options (A, B, and C) are important factors to consider in project planning, but they do not directly relate to the expected benefits and success criteria.

Question 6

The project scope is all the work that must be done to do all of the following except:
A)meet with every stakeholder.
B)produce all the project deliverables.
C)achieve the project objective.
D)satisfy the sponsor or customer that all the work and deliverables meet the requirements or acceptance criteria.

Accepted Answer

Meeting with every stakeholder is a task that may be important for the success of the project, but it is not a mandatory part of the project scope. The project scope is defined as all the work that must be done to achieve the project objective and produce all project deliverables, while satisfying the sponsor or customer that all the work and deliverables meet the requirements or acceptance criteria.

Question 7

A responsibility assignment matrix is used to designate the individuals responsible for achieving the work items in the work breakdown structure.

Accepted Answer

A responsibility assignment matrix (RAM) is a tool used in project management to define and communicate project roles and responsibilities. It maps the work items in the work breakdown structure (WBS) to the individuals or roles responsible for completing each task. The RAM helps to ensure that everyone on the project team is clear about their role and responsibilities, which can help to prevent confusion, duplication of effort, and missed deadlines.

Question 8

Some projects have a set of activities that are repeated several times.

Accepted Answer

It is common for projects to have tasks or activities that are recurring or iterative, especially in agile development or other iterative project management methodologies. These activities may be performed multiple times throughout the project lifecycle.

Question 9

An activity, also referred to as a task, is a defined piece of work that consumes effort by people and not necessarily time.

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

An activity does not necessarily require the expenditure of effort by people.

Accepted Answer

An activity can refer to any action or process, regardless of whether it involves human effort or not. Examples of activities that do not require human effort include natural processes such as the movement of tectonic plates, the growth of plants, and the weather patterns.

Question 11

It is easier to define the specific activities for near-term work; but as more information is known or becomes clear, the project team can progressively elaborate the specific activities.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. As the project team gains more knowledge and understanding of the project, they can add more detail and specificity to the activities planned for the future.

Question 12

The project objective must be clearly defined and agreed upon by the
A)sponsor or customer and the project team or contractor that will perform the project.
B)stakeholders for the project.
C)project team and subcontractors.
D)suppliers of materials to the project.

Accepted Answer

The project objective should be clearly defined and agreed upon by the sponsor or customer and the project team or contractor who will be executing the project. This ensures that everyone is on the same page and understands what the project's goals are. While stakeholders, project team members, subcontractors, and suppliers should be aware of the objective, they may not play a direct role in agreeing upon it.

Question 13

The project scope document is valuable for establishing
A)a request for proposal for the project.
B)a common understanding among project stakeholders regarding the scope of the project.
C)the contact between the contractor and the customer.
D)the risk management plan for the project.

Accepted Answer

The project scope document defines the boundaries of the project and outlines what work will be completed as part of the project. It is valuable for establishing a common understanding among all project stakeholders (including the project team, sponsors, and customers) regarding the project's deliverables, objectives, and requirements. This helps to ensure that everyone is working towards the same goals and reduces the risk of misunderstandings or miscommunications. While the project scope document may be used as part of a request for proposal or as part of a risk management plan, its primary purpose is to provide clarity on the scope of the project.

Question 14

Certain activities in a network diagram have to be done in serial sequence.

Accepted Answer

Certain activities in a network diagram, known as dependent or predecessor activities, have to be done in a specific order or sequence. These activities cannot start until the preceding activity has been completed. Therefore, they are linked in a serial sequence.

Question 15

Multiple individuals should be designated the lead, or primary, responsibility for each work item.

Accepted Answer

Typically, designating a single individual as the lead or primary responsibility for each work item ensures clear accountability and simplifies communication and decision-making processes.

Question 16

A tangible output or product or deliverable as a result of an activity should define the end of one activity in a network diagram and the start of other activities in the network diagram.

Accepted Answer

This is true in the context of project management and network diagrams. An activity is considered complete when it has produced a tangible output, which then becomes the input for other activities in the network diagram. The network diagram shows the sequence of activities and how they are interdependent, with the completion of one activity triggering the start of the next.

Question 17

The project objective is usually defined in terms of
A)all the constraints for the project.
B)the end product or deliverable, schedule, and budget.
C)initiating, planning, executing, and controlling.
D)the project scope.

Accepted Answer

The project objective is the end goal or deliverable that needs to be achieved within a specific timeframe and budget. Therefore, it is defined in terms of the end product, schedule, and budget. Constraints may play a role in achieving the project objective, but they are not the objective itself. The initiating, planning, executing, and controlling phases are part of the project management process, but they do not define the objective itself. The project scope is a component of the project objective, but it is not the objective itself.

Question 18

A project scope statement defines the sequence of how the activities will get done.

Accepted Answer

A project scope statement defines the objectives, deliverables, and boundaries of the project, but does not necessarily define the sequence of how the activities will get done. The sequence is typically outlined in a project schedule or work breakdown structure.

Question 19

A responsibility assignment matrix defines who will be paid for the work.

Accepted Answer

A responsibility assignment matrix (RAM) identifies who is responsible for completing certain tasks or activities, but it does not designate the payment for the work. Payment information would be included in a separate agreement or contract.

Question 20

Some activities in a network diagram may be done concurrently.

Accepted Answer

Some activities in a network diagram can be done at the same time, which is known as concurrent activities. This is represented by multiple arrows leaving the same node in the diagram.

Quiz 4: Defining Scope, Quality, Responsibility and Activity Sequence

Using the work breakdown structure, the individual or team responsible for each work package must next define all the specific activities that need to be performed to produce the end item or deliverable for the work package.

Activities define more generally than work packages how the work will get done.

A project objective such as 'complete the project' is too ambiguous because the customer and the contractor may have of what is meant by 'complete'.

The is the tangible end product that the project team or contractor must produce and deliver in order for the sponsor or customer to achieve the expected benefits from implementing the project.

Expected benefits, which will result from implementation of the project and define success, establish

The project scope is all the work that must be done to do all of the following except: