Question 1

When determining which activity to crash, there are other factors that should be assessed beyond cost.Which of the following is NOT one of these factors?

Accepted Answer

A)  The inherent risk associated with the activity
B)  How crashing will impact the morale and motivation of the individuals working on that activity
C)  Resource availability after crashing that activity
D)  The level of difficulty involved in completing the activity
E)  When during the project the activity will occur

Question 2

Without any formal planning, the president of a software company remarks in a speech that new technologically advanced software will be available in one year.This may lead to a project that must be done faster than anticipated.The completion date has been __________.

Accepted Answer

imposed
Explanation: Imposed deadlines a...

Question 3

An activity's normal time and cost are 5 and $40, respectively.Its estimated crash time and cost are 4 and $70, respectively.This activity's crash cost per time unit is ________.

Accepted Answer

$30
Explanation: Crash cost pe...

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT one of the more commonly used options for cutting project costs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reduce project scope
B)  Have owner take more responsibility
C)  Move the completion date further out
D)  Brainstorm cost savings options
E)  Outsource project activities

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a technique for accelerating project completion when resources are not constrained?

Accepted Answer

A)  Assign additional staff and equipment
B)  Establish a core team
C)  Do it twice-first fast and then correctly
D)  Reduce project scope
E)  Compromise quality

Question 6

Before crashing, direct costs for an activity represent normal costs, which typically mean low-cost, efficient methods for completing the activity in a(n) ________ amount of time.

Accepted Answer

A)  Normal
B)  Budgeted
C)  Optimized
D)  Expected
E)  Targeted

Question 7

Reducing project duration

Accepted Answer

A)  Involves crashing all activities to their crash point.
B)  Can only be done when resources are not constrained.
C)  Is always more expensive.
D)  Tends to increase network sensitivity.
E)  Should be considered for all projects.

Question 8

The shortest possible time an activity can be completed realistically is called ___­­­_____ time.

Accepted Answer

A)  Expedited
B)  Accelerated
C)  Crash
D)  Optimistic
E)  Optimal

Question 9

In a Project Cost-Duration Graph, total project costs are a sum of

Accepted Answer

A)  Labor, material and equipment costs.
B)  Direct costs plus interest.
C)  Direct labor costs and the project manager's salary.
D)  Direct costs and the project manager's salary.
E)  Direct and indirect costs.

Question 10

Costs such as labor, materials, equipment, or contractors are examples of ________ project costs.

Accepted Answer

direct
Explanation: Direct cos...

Question 11

Direct costs are assignable directly to a particular ________.

Accepted Answer

work package
Explanation: Dire...

Question 12

Given an equal level of risk and the need to reduce overall project duration, why would you NOT select the activity with the least slope, in the entire project network, to crash first?

Accepted Answer

If it is not on the critical path crashing it will not reduce project duration.

Question 13

A reasonable, quick comparison between options for compressing activity times is based upon a _______________ assumption.

Accepted Answer

linear
Explanation: For most manager, a ...

Question 14

Insensitive networks are a rarity; Planning for a sensitive network is more practical.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Because direct costs are assumed to be developed from "normal" methods and in a "normal" amount of time, any reduction in activity time should add to the costs of the activity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The direct cost for completing an activity as early as possible is called its ________ cost.

Accepted Answer

crash
Explanation: The direct cost for completing an activity in its crash time is called crash cost.Both normal and crash times and costs are collected from personnel most familiar with completing the activity.

Question 17

Intense global competition and rapid technological advances combine to create a(n)________-imposed project duration date.

Accepted Answer

market
Explanation: Intense global compe...

Question 18

Crashing activities on a project network that is sensitive could increase the risk of the project being late.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Shortening an activity's duration is termed crashing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 20

One way of reducing project costs is identifying tasks that _________ can do themselves.

Accepted Answer

customers
Explanation: When co...

Exam 9: Reducing Project Duration

When determining which activity to crash, there are other factors that should be assessed beyond cost.Which of the following is NOT one of these factors?

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Without any formal planning, the president of a software company remarks in a speech that new technologically advanced software will be available in one year.This may lead to a project that must be done faster than anticipated.The completion date has been __________.

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An activity's normal time and cost are 5 and $40, respectively.Its estimated crash time and cost are 4 and $70, respectively.This activity's crash cost per time unit is ________.

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Which of the following is NOT one of the more commonly used options for cutting project costs?

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Which of the following is NOT a technique for accelerating project completion when resources are not constrained?

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Before crashing, direct costs for an activity represent normal costs, which typically mean low-cost, efficient methods for completing the activity in a(n) ________ amount of time.

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Reducing project duration

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The shortest possible time an activity can be completed realistically is called ___­­­_____ time.

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In a Project Cost-Duration Graph, total project costs are a sum of

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Costs such as labor, materials, equipment, or contractors are examples of ________ project costs.

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Direct costs are assignable directly to a particular ________.

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Given an equal level of risk and the need to reduce overall project duration, why would you NOT select the activity with the least slope, in the entire project network, to crash first?

Correct AnswerverifiedIf it is not on the critical path crashing it will not reduce project duration.

A reasonable, quick comparison between options for compressing activity times is based upon a _______________ assumption.

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Insensitive networks are a rarity; Planning for a sensitive network is more practical.

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Because direct costs are assumed to be developed from "normal" methods and in a "normal" amount of time, any reduction in activity time should add to the costs of the activity.

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The direct cost for completing an activity as early as possible is called its ________ cost.

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Intense global competition and rapid technological advances combine to create a(n)________-imposed project duration date.

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Crashing activities on a project network that is sensitive could increase the risk of the project being late.

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Shortening an activity's duration is termed crashing.

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One way of reducing project costs is identifying tasks that _________ can do themselves.

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