Question 1

When considering the sequence and timing of activities, which of the following is NOT one of the types of project network constraints?
A) Physical
B) Technical
C) Resource
D) Time
E) All of these are types of constraints that could impact structure of the project network.

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Question 2

Comparing Planned Costs versus Actual Costs will give the project manager a quick understanding of the status of the project.

Accepted Answer

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Question 3

Resource constraints can be overcome by creative and efficient scheduling.

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Question 4

All resource leveling techniques involve
A) delaying noncritical activities.
B) delaying critical activities.
C) using negative slack.
D) delaying the project.
E) adding resources.

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A) delaying noncritical...

Question 5

If resources are not adequate to meet peak demands, the resulting reschedule is termed
A) resource-constrained scheduling.
B) time-constrained scheduling.
C) mandatory leveling.
D) project resource adjustment.
E) allocation.

Accepted Answer

Resource-constrained scheduling occurs when the resources available are not sufficient to meet the peak demands of a project, leading to the need for rescheduling tasks based on the limited resources.

Question 6

A project engineer has been scheduled to run the product system test at the same time as building a marketing prototype. This is an example of what type of resource constraint?
A) Physical
B) Technical
C) People
D) Equipment
E) Time

Accepted Answer

The constraint involves the availability of the project engineer, who is a human resource, indicating a people constraint.

Question 7

Without a time-phased budget a good project schedule and cost control are impossible.

Accepted Answer

A time-phased budget is essential for effective project schedule and cost control because it allocates project costs over the planned timeline, allowing for accurate tracking, forecasting, and management of resources and expenditures throughout the project lifecycle.

Question 8

All of the following are types of resource constraints EXCEPT
A) materials.
B) people.
C) equipment.
D) information.
E) human.

Accepted Answer

Information is not considered a type of resource constraint in project management or operations. Resource constraints typically refer to tangible resources like materials, people, equipment, and human resources that are limited in availability.

Question 9

A project leader's boss has indicated that their project is very important. If the critical path is delayed, the lead will be given whatever is needed to get it back on schedule. The project is classified as ________ constrained.
A) time
B) quality
C) cost
D) performance
E) resource

Accepted Answer

The project is time-constrained because the primary concern is keeping the project on schedule, even if it means allocating additional resources.

Question 10

In reviewing the status of a project with top management, a team leader was told that there are only two programmers that can be used for the project. The project is classified as __________ constrained.
A) time
B) quality
C) cost
D) performance
E) resource

Accepted Answer

The limitation to only two programmers for the project indicates a constraint in the resources available, hence it is classified as resource constrained.

Question 11

A project purchasing agent is trying to order the concrete needed to continue the project. However, the supplier will not be able to deliver it until next week. This is an example of what kind of resource constraint?
A) Working capital
B) People
C) Equipment
D) Information
E) Materials

Accepted Answer

This is an example of a materials constraint because the delay is due to the inability to obtain the necessary concrete (a material) in time to continue the project.

Question 12

A special truck that is needed on the project has been assigned to another project. This is an example of what type of resource constraint?
A) Working capital
B) People
C) Equipment
D) Information
E) Materials

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is C) Equipment because the question specifically mentions a "special truck," which is a piece of equipment, being unavailable due to its assignment to another project. This indicates a constraint related to equipment resources.

Question 13

A test engineer is to conduct environmental testing but the chamber cannot hold all the equipment that needs to be tested. This is an example of a constraint that could impact the sequence and timing of activities in a project network. What type of constraint is it?
A) Physical
B) Technical
C) Resource
D) Scheduling
E) Time

Accepted Answer

This is a physical constraint because it involves a tangible limitation related to the physical capacity of the environmental chamber, which directly impacts how and when the testing activities can be conducted.

Question 14

Having individual staff members assigned to multiple simultaneous tasks is an efficient way to split tasks and get tasks accomplished more efficiently.
A) shifting.
B) effectiveness.
C) manipulating.
D) smoothing.
E) allocation.

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Question 15

When developing a new software package, logically, the software must be designed before the code is written, and the code must be written before it is tested. These activities are dependent on each other by _________ constraints.
A) physical
B) technical
C) resource
D) schedule
E) time

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Question 16

Most of the scheduling methods available today require the project manager to classify the project as either _______ constrained or ______ constrained.
A) time, quality
B) quality, resource
C) cost, time
D) quality, cost
E) time, resource

Accepted Answer

Most scheduling methods require the project manager to classify the project as either time constrained or resource constrained, focusing on either meeting deadlines or managing limited resources.

Question 17

Project managers should always assign the best people to the most difficult tasks.

Accepted Answer

Assigning the best people to the most difficult tasks might seem logical, but it can lead to burnout and neglect of other important tasks. A balanced approach, considering team dynamics, individual growth opportunities, and workload distribution, is more effective.

Question 18

Project management software is important because it will manage the project for the project manager.

Accepted Answer

Project management software is a tool that assists project managers and teams in planning, executing, and monitoring project tasks and resources, but it does not manage the project autonomously; the project manager and team are responsible for managing the project.

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of failing to identify limited resources before project implementation?
A) Activity delays
B) Project delays
C) Difficulty in taking quick corrective action
D) Increase costs
E) Scope creep

Accepted Answer

Scope creep refers to the uncontrolled expansion to project scope without adjustments to time, cost, and resources, typically caused by changes in project requirements. Failing to identify limited resources before project implementation primarily affects project timing, costs, and the ability to make quick adjustments, but it is not a direct cause of scope creep. Scope creep is more directly related to project management and control processes rather than the identification of resources.

Question 20

If resources are truly limited and activity time estimates are accurate, the resource-constrained schedule will materialize as the project is implemented, not the time-constrained schedule.

Accepted Answer

When resources are limited and time estimates are accurate, the project's schedule will be dictated by the availability of resources (resource-constrained schedule), rather than the desired completion time (time-constrained schedule).

Quiz 8: Scheduling Resources and Costs

When considering the sequence and timing of activities, which of the following is NOT one of the types of project network constraints?

Comparing Planned Costs versus Actual Costs will give the project manager a quick understanding of the status of the project.

Resource constraints can be overcome by creative and efficient scheduling.

All resource leveling techniques involve

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

A project engineer has been scheduled to run the product system test at the same time as building a marketing prototype. This is an example of what type of resource constraint?

Without a time-phased budget a good project schedule and cost control are impossible.

All of the following are types of resource constraints EXCEPT

A project leader's boss has indicated that their project is very important. If the critical path is delayed, the lead will be given whatever is needed to get it back on schedule. The project is classified as ________ constrained.

In reviewing the status of a project with top management, a team leader was told that there are only two programmers that can be used for the project. The project is classified as __________ constrained.

A project purchasing agent is trying to order the concrete needed to continue the project. However, the supplier will not be able to deliver it until next week. This is an example of what kind of resource constraint?

A special truck that is needed on the project has been assigned to another project. This is an example of what type of resource constraint?

A test engineer is to conduct environmental testing but the chamber cannot hold all the equipment that needs to be tested. This is an example of a constraint that could impact the sequence and timing of activities in a project network. What type of constraint is it?

Having individual staff members assigned to multiple simultaneous tasks is an efficient way to split tasks and get tasks accomplished more efficiently.

When developing a new software package, logically, the software must be designed before the code is written, and the code must be written before it is tested. These activities are dependent on each other by _________ constraints.

Most of the scheduling methods available today require the project manager to classify the project as either _ constrained or constrained.

Project managers should always assign the best people to the most difficult tasks.

Project management software is important because it will manage the project for the project manager.

Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of failing to identify limited resources before project implementation?

If resources are truly limited and activity time estimates are accurate, the resource-constrained schedule will materialize as the project is implemented, not the time-constrained schedule.