Which of the following is NOT a resource used in the creation of the work breakdown structure

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PM PRACTICE MILESTONE UNIT 2

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Select the description of a real project cost.
Support items used by the project and paid for by the organization
The cost of people resources for a project, minus any non-people resources
Support items used by the project and paid for out of the project budget
The total amount of all support items used by the project

Support items used by the project and paid for out of the project budget

What is the appropriate response to a project risk that has a high impact and medium probability?
Disregard the risk.
Monitor and track the risk to determine any probability changes.
Monitor the risk, but do not take action to remove it.
Take preventative action to remove the risk.

Take preventative action to remove the risk.

Which of the following estimates is recorded on the project schedule?
Average
Effort
Total
Time

Average

There are several factors that can impact a project schedule.
Select the example of a resource impacting a project schedule.
Installation of a new system will take 24 hours, but the total time is three days since it can only be worked on for 8hours a day.
A necessary piece of equipment is only available for two weeks.
A part must be added to an item before the item can be packaged.
The finished product must be free of defects.

A necessary piece of equipment is only available for two weeks.

Which of the following is true regarding the creation of a WBS?
Tasks must be identified before deliverables.
Activities should be identified before deliverables.
Deliverables must be identified before activities.
Tasks should be identified before activities.

Deliverables must be identified before activities.

Which of the following is true regarding resource planning?
The project team is considered a resource for a project.
Resource planning focuses only on hiring people with the expertise to complete a project.
It involves securing the materials needed for a project before finding people resources.
All resources are provided from within an organization

The project team is considered a resource for a project.

Which of the following is NOT true about the process of assigning resources to a project?
Assigning people to tasks should follow scheduling.
Anyone who is assigned to a project task becomes a member of the project team.
In the process of assigning people to the project tasks, the project manager may uncover gaps in resources.
All tasks should be assigned to either an internal or external resource, or both.

Assigning people to tasks should follow scheduling

Which level of interaction on a responsibility matrix is used for the individuals who approve project actions?
Informed
Consulted
Accountable
Responsible

Accountable

What is the purpose of developing and evaluating a project budget?
To create a limit for spending company money
To create an estimate for the project costs
To determine the exact costs of the project
To ensure the company does not lose money on the project

To create an estimate for the project costs

Which statement below is correct regarding the RACI for a project?
It defines responsibilities for all project tasks.
It describes project dependencies.
It defines only the responsibilities of team members.
It must be approved

It must be approved

Which of the following is NOT a resource used in the creation of the work breakdown structure?
Similar project schedules
Project stakeholders
Subject matter experts
Project team members

Project stakeholders

Which of the following is NOT a main component of the project plan?
Project completion plan
Project budget
Work breakdown structure
Communication plan

Project completion plan

Which of the following indicates the amount of additional time required between two dependent tasks?
Lag time
Prep time
Lead time
Overall project time

Lag time

Contingencies are created for a project for what reason?
To monitor risks
To identify risks
To track risks
To mitigate risks

To mitigate risks

Which version of a project schedule below would be viewed by a stakeholder?
A list of activities
All activities and their related tasks
One activity and its related tasks
A list of tasks

A list of activities

Select the item that would be included in a status report for a project.
Related dependencies
Next steps
Time required
Effort required

Next steps

In order to classify the types of risk listed in the Risk Register, a project manager should consider which of the following issues?
Which risks were identified at the beginning of the project
What risks have the greatest impact
What disrupts the triple constraints
Which risk is most likely to occur

What disrupts the triple constraints

Kirby purchased the tile, grout, and supplies to replace his kitchen floor. However, he chose to hire a professional contractor, paid by the hour, to do the installation.What type of contract did he make with the person he hired?
Time and materials
Time
Fixed bid
Materials

Time

Which of the following components of a project plan details the equipment needed to complete the project deliverables?
Project budget
Resource plan
Project schedule
Communication plan

Resource plan

Which of the following is NOT a resource used to help build a project budget?
Historical budgets
Project schedule
Risk management plan
Project scope

Risk management plan

Which of the following must occur before executing a plan for a project?
Purchase dashboard software
Obtain proper approval
Provide an accurate budget
Share a detailed schedule of all tasks

Obtain proper approval

Which budgeting method below begins by using the project schedule to determine the costs of the lowest level of tasks?
Comparison
Roll-up
Actual
Reserves

Roll-up

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How is a work breakdown structure used in project management quizlet?

WBS divides a project into manageable tasks that can be individually planned, estimated and controlled. WBS is the entry data needed to produce a cost or time schedule.

Which of the following is captured in the Work Breakdown Structure?

Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) is the most important project management tool. WBS captures the entire project scope of work in a very objective fashion. A well designed WBS guides the project team to do project planning, project execution and project control effectively.

What is a Work Breakdown Structure WBS )? Is it the only way to organize a project plan?

A work breakdown structure (WBS) is a visual, hierarchical and deliverable-oriented deconstruction of a project. It is a helpful diagram for project managers because it allows them to break down their project scope and visualize all the tasks required to complete their projects.

What is the primary purpose of creating a work breakdown structure?

The goal of a WBS is to make a large project more manageable. Breaking it down into smaller chunks means work can be done simultaneously by different team members, leading to better team productivity and easier project management.