Q1 multiple choice

1 The classic S-curve is a plot of cumulative project expenses versus elapsed time .

a. true

b. false

2 The bar ( Gantt) chart:

a. Shows dummy activities to preserve network logic.

b. Clearly displays early and late start and finish times for all activities.

c. Help us schedule resources before they are needed.

d. Cannot be used to track the project's progress.

3 Poor initial scope development often creates cost overruns because :

a. Lack of definition.

b. External factors.

c. Deliberate low initial estimates.

d. Unexpected technical difficulties.

4 The most common method for shortening activity durations involves the decision to:

a. Alter the technology used in the activity.

b. Assign more senior personnel to the activity.

c. Eliminate bureaucracy.

d. Increase project resources.

5 You can calculate the projected budget to completion by:

a. Budget efficiency index.

b. Schedule performance index.

c. divide project planned value by CPI.

d. Budgeted cost at completion index.