1. What is the main purpose of Project Schedule Management?
a) To define the scope of the project
b) To ensure timely completion of the project
c) To manage project costs effectively
d) To identify project risks
Answer: b) To ensure timely completion of the project
2. Which process involves defining activities for the project?
a) Sequence Activities
b) Define Activities
c) Develop Schedule
d) Control Schedule
Answer: b) Define Activities
3. What is a key input to the Define Activities process?
a) Project Scope Statement
b) Resource Calendar
c) Schedule Baseline
d) Risk Register
Answer: a) Project Scope Statement
4. What is the purpose of Sequence Activities?
a) To determine the duration of activities
b) To identify dependencies among activities
c) To assign resources to tasks
d) To monitor the project schedule
Answer: b) To identify dependencies among activities
5. What is a predecessor activity?
a) An activity that requires approval from stakeholders
b) An activity that must start after another activity finishes
c) An activity that must finish before another can start
d) An activity with no dependencies
Answer: c) An activity that must finish before another can start
6. What tool is commonly used to represent dependencies in Sequence Activities?
a) Gantt Chart
b) Network Diagram
c) Work Breakdown Structure
d) Resource Histogram
Answer: b) Network Diagram
7. What is a lag in project scheduling?
a) The amount of time an activity can be delayed without affecting the schedule
b) The delay imposed between the start or finish of two activities
c) The extra resources required for critical tasks
d) The time required for activity approval
Answer: b) The delay imposed between the start or finish of two activities
8. Which of the following describes a critical path?
a) The shortest path in the project network diagram
b) The longest path in the project network diagram
c) The path with the least number of activities
d) The path with no dependencies
Answer: b) The longest path in the project network diagram
9. What does Total Float represent?
a) The amount of time a task can be delayed without delaying the project finish date
b) The difference between planned and actual start dates
c) The duration of critical path activities
d) The time required for resource leveling
Answer: a) The amount of time a task can be delayed without delaying the project finish date
10. What is the primary purpose of Develop Schedule?
a) To define project activities
b) To create a realistic project timeline
c) To identify risks associated with the project schedule
d) To assign resources to tasks
Answer: b) To create a realistic project timeline
11. Which technique uses historical data to estimate activity durations?
a) Analogous Estimating
b) Parametric Estimating
c) Monte Carlo Analysis
d) Critical Path Method
Answer: a) Analogous Estimating
12. What is Monte Carlo Simulation used for in Project Schedule Management?
a) To determine project risks
b) To predict the likelihood of meeting the project schedule
c) To assign resources to tasks
d) To reduce project costs
Answer: b) To predict the likelihood of meeting the project schedule
13. What is Fast Tracking?
a) Adding resources to reduce task durations
b) Performing tasks in parallel that were initially scheduled sequentially
c) Delaying non-critical tasks to allocate resources to critical tasks
d) Reducing the project scope to meet deadlines
Answer: b) Performing tasks in parallel that were initially scheduled sequentially
14. What is Crashing in project scheduling?
a) Reducing project scope to minimize schedule risks
b) Shortening the schedule by increasing resources on critical path activities
c) Delaying tasks to manage resource availability
d) Removing dependencies to simplify the schedule
Answer: b) Shortening the schedule by increasing resources on critical path activities
15. What is the key output of the Develop Schedule process?
a) Project Management Plan
b) Schedule Baseline
c) Activity List
d) Risk Register
Answer: b) Schedule Baseline
16. What is a Schedule Baseline?
a) A document defining the initial project scope
b) The approved version of the project schedule
c) A list of project risks affecting the schedule
d) A tool for resource allocation
Answer: b) The approved version of the project schedule
17. What does Earned Schedule focus on?
a) The financial performance of the project
b) The schedule performance in terms of time
c) The resource utilization for schedule adherence
d) The risks associated with schedule delays
Answer: b) The schedule performance in terms of time
18. Which process involves monitoring project activities to ensure the schedule is on track?
a) Develop Schedule
b) Control Schedule
c) Define Activities
d) Sequence Activities
Answer: b) Control Schedule
19. What is a key tool used in the Control Schedule process?
a) Earned Value Analysis
b) Change Requests
c) Risk Register
d) Resource Histogram
Answer: a) Earned Value Analysis
20. What is Resource Leveling in project scheduling?
a) Balancing resource demand with resource availability
b) Assigning resources to only critical path activities
c) Reducing resource requirements to minimize costs
d) Eliminating resource constraints through outsourcing
Answer: a) Balancing resource demand with resource availability
21. What does “free float” in scheduling refer to?
a) Time an activity can be delayed without delaying the next activity
b) Time an activity can be delayed without delaying the project finish date
c) Time required to complete a critical task
d) Time buffer for resource allocation
Answer: a) Time an activity can be delayed without delaying the next activity
22. What is the purpose of the Define Activities process?
a) To identify resources for project tasks
b) To break down work packages into individual tasks
c) To sequence project activities
d) To finalize the project charter
Answer: b) To break down work packages into individual tasks
23. What is a key characteristic of milestones in project scheduling?
a) They have zero duration
b) They are always on the critical path
c) They require approval from stakeholders
d) They represent completed deliverables
Answer: a) They have zero duration
24. What tool is commonly used to determine the project critical path?
a) Gantt Chart
b) Network Diagram
c) Parametric Estimation
d) Resource Histogram
Answer: b) Network Diagram
25. What is the primary purpose of the Control Schedule process?
a) To ensure timely completion of the project
b) To allocate resources effectively
c) To manage project risks
d) To validate deliverables
Answer: a) To ensure timely completion of the project
26. Which dependency is defined by the relationship “Finish-to-Start” (FS)?
a) The predecessor must start before the successor can start
b) The predecessor must finish before the successor can start
c) The predecessor must finish before the successor can finish
d) The predecessor and successor must start at the same time
Answer: b) The predecessor must finish before the successor can start
27. What is the key benefit of using a rolling wave planning technique?
a) Provides detailed plans for future activities
b) Focuses planning on near-term deliverables
c) Reduces overall project risks
d) Simplifies resource allocation
Answer: b) Focuses planning on near-term deliverables
28. What is a lag in project scheduling?
a) The delay required to complete a non-critical task
b) The mandatory waiting time between two activities
c) The time buffer added to mitigate risks
d) The overlap between two activities
Answer: b) The mandatory waiting time between two activities
29. What is the significance of resource calendars in project scheduling?
a) They define resource constraints
b) They provide the availability of project resources
c) They list risks associated with resource usage
d) They determine project costs
Answer: b) They provide the availability of project resources
30. What is the relationship called when two activities can start simultaneously?
a) Finish-to-Start
b) Start-to-Start
c) Finish-to-Finish
d) Start-to-Finish
Answer: b) Start-to-Start
31. What is the main advantage of a Gantt Chart in project scheduling?
a) Tracks cost performance
b) Visualizes project tasks and timelines
c) Identifies critical risks
d) Allocates resources
Answer: b) Visualizes project tasks and timelines
32. Which method uses mathematical algorithms to optimize the schedule?
a) Critical Path Method (CPM)
b) Monte Carlo Simulation
c) Resource Leveling
d) Fast Tracking
Answer: a) Critical Path Method (CPM)
33. What is the primary purpose of milestones in a schedule?
a) Define critical path activities
b) Track progress at significant points in the project
c) Allocate resources to critical tasks
d) Reduce project costs
Answer: b) Track progress at significant points in the project
34. What is an essential input to the Develop Schedule process?
a) Lessons Learned Register
b) Resource Requirements
c) Approved Change Requests
d) Stakeholder Register
Answer: b) Resource Requirements
35. What does Schedule Compression involve?
a) Removing non-critical tasks from the project
b) Shortening the project timeline without changing scope
c) Increasing resources for all activities
d) Revising the project charter
Answer: b) Shortening the project timeline without changing scope
36. Which tool helps analyze schedule variances during the Control Schedule process?
a) Earned Value Management
b) SWOT Analysis
c) Ishikawa Diagram
d) Pareto Chart
Answer: a) Earned Value Management
37. What is the effect of resource leveling on a schedule?
a) Reduces project risks
b) Smoothens resource usage over time
c) Shortens critical path duration
d) Increases resource costs
Answer: b) Smoothens resource usage over time
38. What is the function of leads in scheduling?
a) To delay tasks to meet resource availability
b) To enable overlapping tasks for efficiency
c) To track resource constraints
d) To identify float time
Answer: b) To enable overlapping tasks for efficiency
39. What type of dependency is legally or contractually required?
a) Mandatory Dependency
b) Discretionary Dependency
c) External Dependency
d) Resource Dependency
Answer: a) Mandatory Dependency
40. What is a baseline in project scheduling?
a) The initial approved schedule
b) A list of critical resources
c) A risk mitigation plan
d) A cost estimation document
Answer: a) The initial approved schedule
41. What is a discretionary dependency in scheduling?
a) A dependency defined by project constraints
b) A dependency based on best practices or preferences
c) A legal requirement for task completion
d) A mandatory sequence of activities
Answer: b) A dependency based on best practices or preferences
42. What is a key benefit of activity sequencing?
a) Identifies all resources required
b) Defines logical relationships between tasks
c) Reduces project costs
d) Tracks performance metrics
Answer: b) Defines logical relationships between tasks
43. What is the purpose of a “what-if” scenario analysis in scheduling?
a) Identifies the most efficient schedule baseline
b) Analyzes the impact of different project constraints
c) Improves communication with stakeholders
d) Determines risks associated with costs
Answer: b) Analyzes the impact of different project constraints
44. What is the impact of removing a critical path task?
a) Reduces project duration
b) Changes project scope
c) Alters project dependencies
d) Shortens resource allocation
Answer: b) Changes project scope
45. What does a resource histogram illustrate?
a) Task dependencies
b) Resource availability over time
c) Schedule delays
d) Activity start and finish dates
Answer: b) Resource availability over time
46. What is float time also referred to as?
a) Schedule flexibility
b) Resource constraint
c) Critical path activity time
d) Milestone delay
Answer: a) Schedule flexibility
47. What is a key characteristic of Fast Tracking?
a) Increases risks due to overlapping tasks
b) Reduces project costs
c) Improves communication efficiency
d) Simplifies the critical path
Answer: a) Increases risks due to overlapping tasks
48. What is a key feature of Crashing in schedule management?
a) Requires additional resources to shorten task durations
b) Eliminates non-critical tasks
c) Focuses on optimizing resource allocation
d) Removes dependencies between tasks
Answer: a) Requires additional resources to shorten task durations
49. What is the main purpose of creating a network diagram?
a) To allocate resources
b) To sequence activities and identify the critical path
c) To manage stakeholder expectations
d) To evaluate resource constraints
Answer: b) To sequence activities and identify the critical path
50. Which tool provides a graphical representation of a project schedule?
a) PERT Chart
b) Pareto Diagram
c) Risk Breakdown Structure
d) Histogram
Answer: a) PERT Chart
51. What does the term “schedule baseline” refer to?
a) The planned start and finish dates for a project
b) A tool for managing resource allocation
c) The approved project schedule used for comparison
d) A list of risks affecting the schedule
Answer: c) The approved project schedule used for comparison
52. What is an external dependency in project scheduling?
a) A dependency outside the project team’s control
b) A task that is not part of the critical path
c) A dependency defined by stakeholder preferences
d) A discretionary relationship between activities
Answer: a) A dependency outside the project team’s control
53. Which method can calculate the earliest and latest start and finish dates for tasks?
a) Earned Value Management
b) Monte Carlo Simulation
c) Critical Path Method
d) Analogous Estimating
Answer: c) Critical Path Method
54. What is the purpose of the Define Activities process?
a) To identify stakeholders
b) To document specific actions to produce deliverables
c) To analyze risks affecting the schedule
d) To manage changes in the project plan
Answer: b) To document specific actions to produce deliverables
55. What is the main purpose of a milestone list in scheduling?
a) To track resource usage
b) To highlight significant events or decision points
c) To identify risks in the project
d) To allocate costs for activities
Answer: b) To highlight significant events or decision points
56. What is a dependency relationship in scheduling called when Task A must finish before Task B can
start?
a) Start-to-Finish
b) Finish-to-Start
c) Start-to-Start
d) Finish-to-Finish
Answer: b) Finish-to-Start
57. What is Resource Smoothing?
a) Adjusting activities to fit within predefined limits
b) Minimizing delays in resource allocation
c) Eliminating over-allocation of resources
d) Reducing overall project costs
Answer: a) Adjusting activities to fit within predefined limits
58. What is the purpose of a schedule variance (SV) analysis?
a) To evaluate cost overruns
b) To determine whether a project is ahead or behind schedule
c) To identify resource constraints
d) To analyze scope changes
Answer: b) To determine whether a project is ahead or behind schedule
59. What does the term “early start” refer to in project scheduling?
a) The earliest date a task can start without impacting successors
b) The date a milestone is completed
c) The earliest date resources become available
d) The approved project start date
Answer: a) The earliest date a task can start without impacting successors
60. What does crashing a schedule typically result in?
a) Increased risks and costs
b) Reduced quality of deliverables
c) Improved stakeholder communication
d) Reduced project scope
Answer: a) Increased risks and costs
61. What is the primary purpose of Monte Carlo analysis in scheduling?
a) To simulate project scenarios and evaluate risks
b) To identify critical path activities
c) To allocate resources for tasks
d) To develop a project budget
Answer: a) To simulate project scenarios and evaluate risks
62. Which technique is used to identify potential schedule conflicts?
a) Schedule Network Analysis
b) Resource Smoothing
c) Earned Value Management
d) Analogous Estimating
Answer: a) Schedule Network Analysis
63. What does the term “late finish” mean in project scheduling?
a) The latest date a task can finish without delaying the project
b) The final completion date of the project
c) The finish date for non-critical tasks
d) The date after which resources are reassigned
Answer: a) The latest date a task can finish without delaying the project
64. What does float time allow in project scheduling?
a) Flexibility in task timing without affecting the project schedule
b) Reallocation of resources to non-critical tasks
c) Removal of non-essential milestones
d) Automatic adjustment of the schedule baseline
Answer: a) Flexibility in task timing without affecting the project schedule
65. What is the primary purpose of the Sequence Activities process?
a) To assign resources to tasks
b) To identify relationships among tasks
c) To determine activity durations
d) To allocate costs for deliverables
Answer: b) To identify relationships among tasks
66. What does a project manager use during Control Schedule to evaluate progress?
a) Work Performance Data
b) Resource Histogram
c) Risk Management Plan
d) Business Case
Answer: a) Work Performance Data
67. What is a dependency where Task A must start before Task B can finish?
a) Finish-to-Start
b) Start-to-Finish
c) Start-to-Start
d) Finish-to-Finish
Answer: b) Start-to-Finish
68. What does the Develop Schedule process aim to achieve?
a) To create a timeline for project activities
b) To finalize project scope
c) To allocate resources across tasks
d) To identify potential project risks
Answer: a) To create a timeline for project activities
69. What is a primary advantage of using Earned Value Management in scheduling?
a) Tracks both schedule and cost performance
b) Eliminates non-critical tasks
c) Improves stakeholder communication
d) Shortens the critical path
Answer: a) Tracks both schedule and cost performance
70. Which document is updated during the Control Schedule process?
a) Project Management Plan
b) Stakeholder Engagement Plan
c) Risk Register
d) WBS Dictionary
Answer: a) Project Management Plan
71. What is the significance of using a milestone chart in scheduling?
a) Tracks daily resource usage
b) Highlights key project deliverables and deadlines
c) Analyzes cost variances
d) Evaluates critical path changes
Answer: b) Highlights key project deliverables and deadlines
72. What does the Control Schedule process focus on?
a) Revising the scope statement
b) Ensuring project timelines align with the schedule baseline
c) Assigning new resources to critical tasks
d) Developing the risk management plan
Answer: b) Ensuring project timelines align with the schedule baseline
73. What is a benefit of rolling wave planning?
a) Provides detailed schedules for near-term work and broad outlines for future work
b) Reduces the need for critical path analysis
c) Eliminates the requirement for stakeholder input
d) Simplifies resource allocation
Answer: a) Provides detailed schedules for near-term work and broad outlines for future work
74. What is the function of Earned Value Analysis in scheduling?
a) Determines project profitability
b) Measures schedule and cost performance against baselines
c) Tracks resource availability
d) Assigns milestones to project phases
Answer: b) Measures schedule and cost performance against baselines
75. Which scheduling tool identifies task durations and dependencies visually?
a) Network Diagram
b) Pareto Chart
c) Resource Histogram
d) Ishikawa Diagram
Answer: a) Network Diagram
76. What is the primary goal of Sequence Activities?
a) To finalize the project management plan
b) To determine the order of activities based on dependencies
c) To assign resources to tasks
d) To allocate costs for deliverables
Answer: b) To determine the order of activities based on dependencies
77. How does fast tracking affect the project schedule?
a) Shortens the schedule by overlapping tasks
b) Reduces costs through resource allocation
c) Extends deadlines for critical path activities
d) Eliminates non-critical milestones
Answer: a) Shortens the schedule by overlapping tasks
78. What is the purpose of Total Float in scheduling?
a) To calculate additional costs for delayed tasks
b) To determine schedule flexibility without delaying the project finish
c) To track resource constraints across milestones
d) To adjust task durations based on risk assessments
Answer: b) To determine schedule flexibility without delaying the project finish
79. What is the critical chain method (CCM) used for?
a) Prioritizing resource allocation to critical tasks
b) Adjusting timelines for risk events
c) Managing project uncertainty with buffer time
d) Developing project baselines
Answer: c) Managing project uncertainty with buffer time
80. Which document lists all project milestones?
a) Milestone List
b) Project Schedule Network Diagram
c) Resource Allocation Chart
d) Stakeholder Register
Answer: a) Milestone List
81. What does a lead in scheduling allow?
a) An activity to start earlier than planned
b) A delay in starting a non-critical task
c) The completion of a milestone before a critical task
d) The reassignment of resources to other tasks
Answer: a) An activity to start earlier than planned
82. What is the purpose of lag in a schedule?
a) To create buffer time between dependent activities
b) To accelerate critical path activities
c) To eliminate risks associated with delays
d) To reduce overall project duration
Answer: a) To create buffer time between dependent activities
83. What is a mandatory dependency in scheduling?
a) A logical relationship based on legal or contractual requirements
b) A dependency defined by the project manager’s preference
c) A flexible sequence of tasks based on resource availability
d) A dependency that applies only to critical tasks
Answer: a) A logical relationship based on legal or contractual requirements
84. What is a key characteristic of the Schedule Network Diagram?
a) Represents the logical flow of activities and dependencies
b) Tracks project costs and resource usage
c) Provides a list of approved milestones
d) Assigns roles to team members
Answer: a) Represents the logical flow of activities and dependencies
85. What is the significance of baseline variance in scheduling?
a) Indicates the deviation from the original schedule baseline
b) Determines the resources required for delayed tasks
c) Analyzes risks associated with schedule changes
d) Measures cost performance of critical path activities
Answer: a) Indicates the deviation from the original schedule baseline
86. What does the term “free float” refer to?
a) The amount of time an activity can be delayed without delaying the next activity
b) The flexibility in scheduling non-critical milestones
c) The time allocated for resource leveling
d) The total buffer time for critical tasks
Answer: a) The amount of time an activity can be delayed without delaying the next activity
87. What is the primary purpose of a Gantt Chart in scheduling?
a) Visualizing tasks and timelines in a single view
b) Evaluating project risks and uncertainties
c) Allocating resources across tasks
d) Managing stakeholder communication
Answer: a) Visualizing tasks and timelines in a single view
88. How does crashing impact the project schedule?
a) Increases costs to shorten task durations
b) Reduces risks associated with task delays
c) Improves resource allocation efficiency
d) Eliminates non-critical dependencies
Answer: a) Increases costs to shorten task durations
89. What is the goal of the Develop Schedule process?
a) To create a realistic project timeline
b) To finalize the project charter
c) To define project scope
d) To allocate budget to project tasks
Answer: a) To create a realistic project timeline
90. What is a critical chain in project scheduling?
a) A resource-constrained critical path
b) A series of tasks with no float
c) The longest path in the project schedule
d) A buffer time allocation for risks
Answer: a) A resource-constrained critical path
91. What is the purpose of buffer time in the critical chain method?
a) To manage uncertainties in project schedules
b) To reduce costs associated with task delays
c) To eliminate non-critical path activities
d) To allocate additional resources to critical tasks
Answer: a) To manage uncertainties in project schedules
92. What is a Start-to-Start (SS) dependency in scheduling?
a) Two tasks must start at the same time
b) One task must start before the other can start
c) One task must finish before the other can start
d) Two tasks must finish at the same time
Answer: b) One task must start before the other can start
93. What is a key output of the Control Schedule process?
a) Approved Change Requests
b) Stakeholder Engagement Plan
c) Risk Mitigation Plan
d) Earned Value Analysis Results
Answer: a) Approved Change Requests
94. What is the primary goal of Sequence Activities in project management?
a) To determine the order and dependencies of tasks
b) To assign resources to tasks
c) To evaluate schedule risks
d) To finalize the scope baseline
Answer: a) To determine the order and dependencies of tasks
95. What does schedule performance index (SPI) measure?
a) The efficiency of schedule performance
b) The overall project cost performance
c) The resource utilization rate
d) The variance in schedule flexibility
Answer: a) The efficiency of schedule performance
96. What is a distinguishing feature of discretionary dependencies?
a) They are based on best practices or project preferences
b) They are legally binding or contractually required
c) They have no impact on critical path activities
d) They occur only in external environments
Answer: a) They are based on best practices or project preferences
97. What is the main focus of the Develop Schedule process?
a) To establish the project’s timeline
b) To finalize the project management plan
c) To allocate resources to non-critical tasks
d) To create a stakeholder engagement plan
Answer: a) To establish the project’s timeline
98. What does a PERT chart help visualize?
a) Activity dependencies and timelines
b) Stakeholder roles and responsibilities
c) Project risks and issues
d) Budget constraints and overruns
Answer: a) Activity dependencies and timelines
99. What is the function of resource leveling?
a) Balancing resource usage to avoid peaks and valleys
b) Allocating resources exclusively to critical path tasks
c) Reducing costs by delaying non-critical activities
d) Accelerating project schedules by overlapping tasks
Answer: a) Balancing resource usage to avoid peaks and valleys
100. What is a Finish-to-Finish (FF) dependency in scheduling?
a) Two tasks must finish at the same time
b) One task must finish before the other can finish
c) One task must start before the other can finish
d) Two tasks must start and finish at the same time
Answer: b) One task must finish before the other can finish