WorksheetsEstimating in project management
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
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
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