Busi 680 quiz 8 pt 2
Question 11
2 out of 2 points
To determine if a project is time-constrained or resource-constrained you would consult
the project priority matrix.
Selected
Answer:
Tru
e
Response
Feedback:
Project managers need to consult their priority matrix to determine
which case fits their project.
TF Qu. 88 (Static) To determine if a project is...
AACSB: Reflective Thinking
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Accessibility: Screen Reader Compatible
Blooms: Remember
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Learning Objective: 08-02 Identify different types of resource
constraints.
Topic: Types of Resource Constraints
Type: Static
Question 12
2 out of 2 points
Renovation of a small compartment in a houseboat or camping trailer that is too small for
more than one person is an example of a(n) ________ resource constraint.
Selected
Answer:
physic
al
Response
Feedback:
correct
MC Qu. 46 (Static) Renovation of a small compartment...
AACSB: Knowledge Application
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Accessibility: Screen Reader Compatible
Blooms: Apply
Difficulty: 3 Hard
Learning Objective: 08-02 Identify different types of resource
constraints.
Topic: Types of Resource Constraints
Type: Static
Question 13
2 out of 2 points
A project scheduler is trying to reallocate resources in a time-constrained project to
create smoother resource utilization. The scheduler should first identify activities with the
Selected
Answer:
most
slack.
Response
Feedback:
correct
MC Qu. 18 (Static) A project scheduler is trying to reallocate...
AACSB: Reflective Thinking
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Accessibility: Screen Reader Compatible
Blooms: Understand
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Learning Objective: 08-03 Describe how the smoothing approach is
used on time-constrained projects.
Topic: Resource Allocation Methods
Type: Static
Question 14
2 out of 2 points
Consider the following table of activities A through E in which A is the start node and E is
the stop node. Assume the project starts on Monday, May 4, 2020 and no work is done on
weekends (Saturday and Sunday).
Activit
y
Duration
(days)
Predecess
or
A 5 --
B 5 A
C 10 A
D 4 A
E 5 B, C, D
On a piece of scratch paper, draw the early-start Gantt Chart for the table above. What is
the early-start date for activity D?
Selected
Answer:
Monday, May 11,
2020
Response
Feedback:
correct
MC Qu. 69 (Static) Consider the following table...
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Blooms: Apply
Difficulty: 3 Hard
Learning Objective: 08-01 Understand the differences between time-
constrained and resource-constrained schedules.
Topic: Overview of the Resource Scheduling Problem
Type: Static
Question 15
2 out of 2 points
If resource demand varies widely over the life of the project, the project manager can try
to use slack (delaying noncritical activities) to accommodate insufficient resources. This
process is called____.
Selected
Answer:
resource
smoothing
Response
Feedback:
correct
MC Qu. 38 (Static) If resource demand varies widely over...
AACSB: Reflective Thinking
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Accessibility: Screen Reader Compatible
Blooms: Remember
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Learning Objective: 08-01 Understand the differences between time-
constrained and resource-constrained schedules.
Topic: Overview of the Resource Scheduling Problem
Type: Static
Question 16
2 out of 2 points
Resource dependency takes priority over technological dependency but it does not
violate it.
Selected
Answer:
Tru
e
Response
Feedback:
Resource dependency takes priority over the technological dependency but
does not violate a technical dependency; that is, hiring a band, decorating
the hall, and purchasing refreshments may have to be done in sequence
rather than at the same time, but they all must be complete before the
reception.
TF Qu. 87 (Static) Resource dependency takes priority over
technological...
AACSB: Reflective Thinking
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Accessibility: Screen Reader Compatible
Blooms: Remember
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Learning Objective: 08-01 Understand the differences between time-
constrained and resource-constrained schedules.
Topic: Overview of the Resource Scheduling Problem
Type: Static
Question 17
2 out of 2 points
Having individual staff members assigned to multiple simultaneous tasks is an efficient
way to split tasks and get tasks accomplished more efficiently.
Selected
Answer:
Fals
e
Response
Feedback:
A common mistake is to ignore the time it takes for a person or resource
to "ramp up" for the task, then "ramp down" when completed and "ramp
up" for the next task. Each time the context or task is switched there is a
time cost associated.
TF Qu. 103 (Static) Having individual staff members assigned to
multiple...
AACSB: Reflective Thinking
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Accessibility: Screen Reader Compatible
Blooms: Apply
Difficulty: 3 Hard
Learning Objective: 08-06 Understand when and why splitting tasks
should be avoided.
Topic: Splitting Activities
Type: Static
Question 18
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of failing to identify limited
resources before project implementation?
Selected
Answer:
Scope
creep
Response
Feedback:
correct
MC Qu. 03 (Static) Which of the following is NOT...
AACSB: Reflective Thinking
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Accessibility: Screen Reader Compatible
Blooms: Understand
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Learning Objective: 08-01 Understand the differences between time-
constrained and resource-constrained schedules.
Topic: Overview of the Resource Scheduling Problem
Type: Static
