37 Questions
What is the purpose of the 5 Whys technique?
To identify the root cause of a problem
What type of diagram is used to illustrate the sequence of activities?
Activity-on-Arrow (AOA) diagram
What determines the start and late finish dates for each activity in a project?
Acceptance decisions
What is the purpose of an activity list?
To tabulate activities to be included in a project schedule plan
What is the total of direct and indirect costs incurred in a project?
Actual cost
What is the purpose of converting an organization's value drivers to metrics?
To measure performance and achieve goals
What is the primary purpose of a project life cycle?
To ensure that functionally grouped components work together
What is the term for the amount of time an activity can be delayed without delaying a succeeding activity?
Free Slack
What is the purpose of an Ishikawa Diagram?
To identify the root cause of quality problems
What is the term for the degree to which a system performs its intended function?
Functionality
What is the primary purpose of a Forward Pass in a network diagram?
To determine the early start of any immediately following activity
What is the purpose of a Budgetary Estimate?
To allocate money into an organization's budget
Which technique uses the actual cost of a previous similar project as a basis for estimating the cost?
Analogous Estimates
What is a Backward Pass in a project network?
A technique used to find the critical path in a project network
What is the purpose of a Balance Scorecard?
To track the execution of business process flows
What is the purpose of a Cause and Effect Diagram?
To identify the root cause of a problem
What is the purpose of Cash Flow Analysis?
To estimate the projected cost to complete a project
What is the term for the process of subdividing project deliverables into smaller pieces?
Decomposition
What is the ratio of earned value to actual cost?
Cost Performance Index (CPI)
What is the term for the longest path through a project network diagram that determines the earliest project completion date?
Critical Path
What is the term for a graphic display of data that illustrates the results of a process over time?
Control Chart
What is the term for a cost estimate that provides an accurate estimate of project costs?
Definitive Estimate
What is the term for the cost of conformance plus the cost of non-conformance?
Cost of Quality
What is the term for a process that describes when and how official project documents may be changed?
Change Control System
What is the term for a technique used to predict total project duration?
Critical Path Method (CPM)
What is the term for a project document that outlines the cost baseline?
Cost Management Plan
What is the term for a diagram that traces complaints about quality problems back to the responsible production operations?
Fishbone Diagram
What is meant by Float in a project?
The amount of time a project activity may be delayed without delaying a succeeding activity
What is the objective of Milestone in a project?
To serve as a marker to help in identifying necessary activities and setting goals
What is the primary focus of Scope Creep?
To increase the project scope
What is the purpose of a Stakeholder in a project?
To be affected by the project or its outcome
What is the purpose of a Pareto Analysis?
To identify the vital few problems in a system
What is the purpose of a Quality Circle?
To improve the effectiveness of work in a department
What is the meaning of Slack in a project?
The amount of time a project activity can be delayed without delaying a succeeding activity
What is the purpose of a Mind Map?
To generate and organize ideas
What is the meaning of Resource Breakdown Structure (RBS)?
A hierarchical structure that identifies the project resources
What is the purpose of a Performance Appraisal?
To evaluate the employee performance
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