Agile Project Management Techniques

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What is the primary objective of schedule compression?

To allocate more resources to the project

To improve the project quality

To increase the project scope

To reduce the project duration (correct)

What is the main characteristic of fast-tracking activities?

Activities are performed in parallel for their entire duration

Activities are performed simultaneously with resource allocation

Activities are performed in a sequence

Activities are performed in parallel for at least a portion of their duration (correct)

What is the primary benefit of fast-tracking activities?

Increased project scope

Improved project quality

Reduced project duration (correct)

Better resource allocation

What is the main difference between fast-tracking and sequential activities?

Activity sequence Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of fast-tracking activities in a project?

Reduced project duration Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern in determining the FS relation?

If task B can start only after task A finishes Signup and view all the answers

Under what condition do we maintain the FS relation?

If task B has to wait for task A to finish Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of task B having to wait for task A to finish?

The FS relation is maintained Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between tasks A and B in the context of FS relation?

Task B is dependent on task A Signup and view all the answers

When does task B start in the context of FS relation?

Immediately after task A finishes Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of using schedule compression techniques?

To decrease the project's duration Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a schedule compression technique mentioned in the text?

Resource leveling Signup and view all the answers

What is the key constraint when using schedule compression techniques?

The project's scope remains unchanged Signup and view all the answers

Which two schedule compression techniques are mentioned in the text?

Fast-tracking and crashing Signup and view all the answers

What is the expected outcome of using schedule compression techniques?

Decreased project duration Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of having clear metrics in a project?

To provide a real understanding of the project to stakeholders Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of schedule compression techniques in a project?

To decrease the project's duration with no change in scope Signup and view all the answers

Which two schedule compression techniques can be used to decrease a project's duration?

Fast-tracking and Crashing Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of having clear metrics in a project for team members?

It provides them with a clear understanding of the project's progress Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Agile development projects?

To speed up the software development process Signup and view all the answers

What is the ideal situation when completing activity A and activity B?

There should be no gap between the completion of activity A and the start of activity B Signup and view all the answers

What does lag represent in the context of activities?

The time that must pass before a successor activity can begin Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of lag in a sequence of activities?

Time must pass before the successor activity can begin Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the completion of activity A and the start of activity B in an ideal situation?

Activity A must finish before activity B starts Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of lag in the context of activities?

It is a mandatory delay between two activities Signup and view all the answers