In a ______ scheduling stochastic project type scheduling approach, no explicit schedule is used; the project tasks simply proceed at a predefined rate.

a. reactive

b. proactive

c. proactive-reactive

d. robust

Heuristic algorithms for the rate-constrained resource allocation problem can be classified in a number of ways. If the ranking of tasks is changed dynamically during the scheduling process, the algorithm is classified as a ______.

a. dynamic task ordering (parallel) heuristic

b. fixed task ordering (serial) heuristic

c. single pass algorithm

d. double pass algorithm

The critical path in a project when resource constraints are considered as well as technological constraints when defining precedence constraints is known as the critical ______.

a. path methodology (CPM)

b. chain methodology (CCM)

c. point

d. mass

Of the following, ______ is the conflict resolution approach that's most conducive to problem solving.

a. collaborating

b. compromising

c. accommodating

d. dominating or forcing

______ are the processes and procedures in place for team members to transfer knowledge and information to one another in a timely and efficient manner.

a. Communication and coordination

b. Communication and knowledge transfer

c. Coordination and knowledge transfer

d. Coordination and information transfer

______ Law is the theory that work expands to fill the time available for its completion.

a. Parkinson's

b. Procrastinator's

c. Slack

d. Project performance

Of the following, ______ is the conflict resolution approach that involves withdrawal or

postponement by at least one of the affected parties.

a. collaborating

b. avoiding

c. accommodating

d. dominating or forcing

Of the following, ______ is the conflict resolution approach in which one affected party's position is imposed at the expense of another affected party.

a. collaborating

b. avoiding

c. accommodating

d. dominating or forcing

In a ______, tasks are ordered and scheduled sequentially to start as early as resource and

precedence constraints will allow.

a. dynamic task ordering (parallel) heuristic

b. fixed task ordering (serial) heuristic

c. single pass algorithm

d. double pass algorithm

Despite the fact that we view projects as unique endeavors, many of the concepts relating to

______ management are highly applicable to concepts of project management.

a. administrative

b. HR

c. functional

d. supply chain