Estimating in project management

Which network notation system demonstrates the order in which the activities are to be carried out?

• Activity-on-arrow

• Critical Path Method (CPM)

• Activity-on-node

• PERT

What is the purpose of conducting a proper analysis of project dependencies?

• To estimate the scale and scope of the project

• To eliminate project management issues in the future

• To identify resources required for each activity

• To allocate a suitable timeframe for activity completion

What are some of the challenges to project estimation?

• All of the above

• Evolving client requirements

• Unknown challenges arising

• Exceeding budget

What does elapsed time refer to in project management?

• Time taken from start to finish for an activity

• Effort spent on an activity

• Effort level of a programmer

• Time spent on an activity

What is the most challenging activity for a Project Manager in resource planning?

• Building relationships and rapport

• Mapping appropriate resources to tasks

• Creating an organisational chart for the project

• Allocating suitable timeframes for activities

What should be considered when scheduling for staff in resource planning?

• All of the above

• Overall risks involved in the project

• Skills set of the project team

• Number of bank holidays

What is the purpose of creating a roles and responsibilities matrix in resource planning?

• To anticipate and include intermediate project management activities

• To establish which resources are required for what length of time

• To plan for contingencies

• To acquire the skills audit of all project personnel

What is the objective of estimating in project management?

• To establish project milestones

• To eliminate project management issues in the future

• To allocate a suitable timeframe for activity completion

• To identify resources and efforts required for each activity

What is the purpose of activity network diagram in project management?

• To allocate a suitable timeframe for activity completion

• To demonstrate the order of activities

• To identify project dependencies

• To estimate the scale and scope of the project

What are some factors to be considered when estimating in project management?

• Resources

• Allowances

• All of the above

• Judgements