Project Management for Engineers Quiz

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What is one of the two important objectives of Project Management mentioned in the text?

  • Completing the project within budget (correct)
  • Maximizing resource utilization
  • Ensuring customer satisfaction
  • Minimizing project duration

What does WBS stand for in Project Management?

  • Workflow Building System
  • Work Breakdown Structure (correct)
  • Workforce Behavior Standard
  • Workflow Balance Strategy

What is a predecessor in the context of project activities?

  • A software for project scheduling
  • An activity that must be completed before another activity can start (correct)
  • A consultant hired to review project progress
  • A tool used for resource allocation

What does te represent in the PERT method for estimating project completion time?

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What was the purpose of the Project Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT) developed by the U.S. Navy in the 1950s?

<p>To estimate project completion time using statistical methods (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason why Project Management is considered a highly required skill for engineers nowadays?

<p>Engineers are regularly engaged in projects in their careers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) provide a hierarchical breakdown of?

<p>Activities, tasks, and deliverables needed to accomplish project objectives (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a Predecessor represent in the context of project activities?

<p>Other activities that must be completed before the work can start (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does te represent in the PERT method for estimating project completion time?

<p>Estimated time (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What statistical methods are used to estimate project completion time in Time Management?

<p>Based on earlier studies and PERT method (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Project Management Objective

Completing the project within budget.

Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

A hierarchical breakdown of activities, tasks, and deliverables needed to accomplish project objectives.

Predecessor Activity

An activity that must be completed before another activity can start.

te in PERT

Estimated time in the PERT method for calculating project completion time.

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Purpose of PERT

To estimate project completion time using statistical methods.

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Why engineers need project management skills?

Engineers are regularly engaged in projects throughout their careers.

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Predecessor in Project Activities

Other activities that must be completed before the work can start.

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Statistical methods to estimate project completion time

Based on earlier studies and PERT method.

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