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?

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

    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</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</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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