1. The critical path is:

a The longest path through the network and determines the earliest completion of project work.

b The initial requirements phase of a project.

c A risk management framework.

d None of the above.

2. Project management is not just:

a Planning

b Rework

c Scheduling

d Controlling

3. SMART Objective stands for:

a Slow, Meticulous, Attainable, Rigorous, Timely

b Specific, Measureable, Attainable, Realistic, Time-limited

c Steady, Money-driven, Adventurous, Risky, Terrible

d None of the above.

4. The two network rules as it relates to projects are:

a Before a task can begin, all tasks preceding it must be complete; arrows denote the logical order of work.

b The early start task can be done after the late finish task; circles are used to indicate task completion.

c Both of the above.

d None of the above.

5. The purpose of a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) is to:

a Assess project risk.

b Divide a complicated task into smaller tasks until you reach a level that cannot be further sub-divided.

c Make it easier to estimate how long the small task will take and how much it will cost to perform it.

d Both B and C are correct.

6. The purpose of the change control form is to:

a Asses project risk.

b Provide proper documentation for the change process within a project.

c Divide a complicated task into smaller tasks until you reach a level that cannot be further sub-divided.

d None of the above.

7. Which statement is true regarding measuring project performance/quality?

a Overall quality can always be sacrificed as long as the deliverable is met on time.

b There is no method to measure project quality.

c Work quality is most likely to be sacrificed when deadlines are tight. Constant attention is required in order to avoid this tendency.

d None of the above.

8. Regarding vendor selection, steps in the due diligence process include:

a On-site and client site reviews.

b Reference checks.

c Review vendor financial statements

d All of the above.

9. Return on investment (ROI) is:

a A process that consists of financial steps that will determine mathematically whether the project will provide the necessary monetary returns to the business.

b A methodology that involves project scheduling.

c A risk matrix.

d None of the above.

10. Two common methods of communicating formal requirements are:

a Gantt charts and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).

b Risk matrix and change manuals.

c Request for Information (RFI) and Request for Proposal (RFP).

d None of the above.