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Exam
Name___________________________________
MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question.
1)
The fastest method of tracking progress in Microsoft Project is:
1)
A)
always track by entering the percent of work complete.
B)
always track by entering the hours of work done per time period.
C)
always track by entering the percent of work remaining.
D)
always track by entering the actual work done and work remaining.
Answer:
A
Explanation:
A)
B)
C)
D)
2)
What is NOT among the calendar templates offered in Microsoft Project?
2)
A)
24 Hour
B)
Night Shift
C)
Standard
D)
Flex time
Answer:
D
Explanation:
A)
B)
C)
D)
3)
In the earned value report, Microsoft Project uses ________ to indicate the actual cost (AC).
3)
A)
ACWP
B)
BCWS
C)
BCWP
D)
ACWS
Answer:
A
Explanation:
A)
B)
C)
D)
4)
What is not among the options in the "Change Working Time" dialog?
4)
A)
Full time
B)
Use default
C)
Nondefault working time
D)
Nonworking time
Answer:
A
Explanation:
A)
B)
C)
D)
5)
Microsoft Project determines the start and finish dates and times for each task based on the
project's:
5)
A)
task parameters.
B)
estimated start date.
C)
working on nonworking times.
D)
all of the above.
Answer:
D
Explanation:
A)
B)
C)
D)
1
6)
The default view in Microsoft Project is the ________ view.
6)
A)
Gantt chart
B)
tabular
C)
Network Diagram
D)
Task Pane
Answer:
A
Explanation:
A)
B)
C)
D)
7)
In Microsoft Project, the correct sequence of defining a project's working time is:
7)
A)
select calendar template, specify non-working time, manipulate days of the week, specify
number of hours per day, and verify calendar.
B)
select calendar template, manipulate days of the week, specify non-working time, specify
number of hours per day, and verify calendar.
C)
select calendar template, manipulate days of the week, specify number of hours per day,
specify non-working time, and verify calendar.
D)
select calendar template, specify non-working time, specify number of hours per day,
manipulate days of the week, and verify calendar.
Answer:
B
Explanation:
A)
B)
C)
D)
8)
Which dependency option is NOT available in the Schedule Tasks pane?
8)
A)
Finish to finish
B)
Start to finish
C)
Start to start
D)
Finish to start
Answer:
B
Explanation:
A)
B)
C)
D)
9)
The resource graph view shows the:
9)
A)
number of hours each resource is working on each task on a given day.
B)
resources assigned to multiple tasks.
C)
percent of allocation for that resource on the dates shown.
D)
none of the above.
Answer:
C
Explanation:
A)
B)
C)
D)
10)
For task durations, the default in Microsoft Project is:
10)
A)
months.
B)
weeks.
C)
days.
D)
hours.
Answer:
C
Explanation:
A)
B)
C)
D)
2
11)
What is NOT among the options for entering resources?
11)
A)
Enter resources manually
B)
Add resources from the company Address Book
C)
Add resources from the company directory
D)
Add resources from a Web site
Answer:
D
Explanation:
A)
B)
C)
D)
12)
A moderately time-consuming method of tracking progress in Microsoft Project is:
12)
A)
always track by entering the percent of work complete.
B)
always track by entering the hours of work done per time period.
C)
always track by entering the percent of work remaining.
D)
always track by entering the actual work done and work remaining.
Answer:
D
Explanation:
A)
B)
C)
D)
13)
In the earned value report, Microsoft Project uses ________ to indicate the planned value (PV).
13)
A)
BCWP
B)
ACWP
C)
ACWS
D)
BCWS
Answer:
D
Explanation:
A)
B)
C)
D)
14)
By default, every task in Microsoft Project is set to start:
14)
A)
as late as possible.
B)
finish no later than.
C)
as soon as possible.
D)
finish no earlier than.
Answer:
C
Explanation:
A)
B)
C)
D)
15)
The most time-consuming method of tracking progress in Microsoft Project is:
15)
A)
always track by entering the actual work done and work remaining.
B)
always track by entering the percent of work remaining.
C)
always track by entering the hours of work done per time period.
D)
always track by entering the percent of work complete.
Answer:
C
Explanation:
A)
B)
C)
D)
3
16)
In Microsoft Project, defining the project's working time is a ________ -step process.
16)
A)
four
B)
three
C)
five
D)
six
Answer:
C
Explanation:
A)
B)
C)
D)
17)
In the earned value report, Microsoft Project uses ________ to indicate the earned value (EV).
17)
A)
ACWS
B)
BCWS
C)
ACWP
D)
BCWP
Answer:
D
Explanation:
A)
B)
C)
D)
18)
What is NOT an option for assigning an extra resource to a task?
18)
A)
Keep both the hours of work and the duration constant
B)
Increase the work required for the task to keep the duration constant
C)
Increase the duration to keep the work the same
D)
Reduce the duration to keep the work the same
Answer:
C
Explanation:
A)
B)
C)
D)
SHORT ANSWER. Write the word or phrase that best completes each statement or answers the question.
19)
Microsoft Project determines the start and finish dates and times for each task based on the
project's estimated start date, working on nonworking times, and task ________.
19)
Answer:
parameters
Explanation:
20)
The ________ is a toolbar that includes the most often used tools in Microsoft Project.
20)
Answer:
Microsoft Project Guide
Explanation:
21)
In the resource entry table, the type ________ is reserved for human resources.
21)
Answer:
"work"
Explanation:
22)
Once you have specified all resources and determined the working times, you can
________.
22)
Answer:
assign resources to tasks
Explanation:
23)
"Always track by entering the actual work done and work remaining" is the ________
accurate method of tracking.
23)
Answer:
moderately
Explanation:
4
24)
The ________ view allows you to see at a glance how your project is progressing.
24)
Answer:
Tracking Gantt Chart
Explanation:
25)
Major tasks in a project can be marked as ________.
25)
Answer:
milestones
Explanation:
26)
You can choose between all four task dependencies in the ________ dialog box.
26)
Answer:
Task Dependencies
Explanation:
27)
To enter tasks, you can either input them directly or ________.
27)
Answer:
import tasks from a spreadsheet
Explanation:
28)
If a task does not take a full day, you should enter the time in ________.
28)
Answer:
hours
Explanation:
29)
"Always track by entering the hours of work done per time period" is the ________
accurate method of tracking.
29)
Answer:
most
Explanation:
30)
The ________ column allows to specify the units of a material resource.
30)
Answer:
Material Label
Explanation:
31)
________ have a duration of zero.
31)
Answer:
Milestones
Explanation:
32)
"Always track by entering the percent of work complete" is the ________ accurate method
of tracking.
32)
Answer:
least
Explanation:
33)
The ________ view shows the number of hours each resource is working on each task on a
given day.
33)
Answer:
Resource Usage
Explanation:
34)
The dialog "________" allows you to access a variety of different views.
34)
Answer:
More Views
Explanation:
5
35)
To specify a day as non-working time, click on ________.
35)
Answer:
"Change Working Time"
Explanation:
36)
You can group tasks into a summary task using the ________ link.
36)
Answer:
"Organize Tasks into Phases"
Explanation:
37)
Once a project is saved as a ________, all subsequent changes will be shown in the relation
to that plan.
37)
Answer:
baseline plan
Explanation:
38)
The ________ view shows the percent of allocation for a resource on the dates shown.
38)
Answer:
Resource Graph
Explanation:
39)
Before entering resources, you should identify the ________ that comprise the resources for
your project.
39)
Answer:
people and equipment
Explanation:
40)
A red bar in the resource graph view indicates that the resource is ________.
40)
Answer:
over-allocated
Explanation:
41)
Microsoft Project calculates schedules based on ________.
41)
Answer:
hours
Explanation:
TRUE/FALSE. Write 'T' if the statement is true and 'F' if the statement is false.
42)
Material resources include software and equipment, but not transportation to and from the job site.
42)
Answer:
True
False
Explanation:
43)
The first time you assign resources to a task, Project calculates the duration of the task by
multiplying the work required to complete the task by the percentage of work units.
43)
Answer:
True
False
Explanation:
44)
For several sequential tasks, you have to set the dependencies for each task individually.
44)
Answer:
True
False
Explanation:
45)
Unfortunately, you cannot see the critical path in a Gantt chart.
45)
Answer:
True
False
Explanation:
6
46)
Project can generate WBS numbering codes to identify the levels of decomposition for each task
level.
46)
Answer:
True
False
Explanation:
47)
In Microsoft Project, you can only use one calendar for all resources.
47)
Answer:
True
False
Explanation:
48)
Always track by entering the actual work done and work remaining is the fastest but least accurate
method of tracking progress in Microsoft Project.
48)
Answer:
True
False
Explanation:
49)
In Microsoft Project, you can specify working times for individual resources that are different from
the project's normal working time.
49)
Answer:
True
False
Explanation:
50)
In the tracking Gantt chart view, the black bar indicates the actual progress made for the project,
and the colored bar indicates the baseline plan.
50)
Answer:
True
False
Explanation:
51)
Always track by entering the hours of work done per time period is the most accurate, though
time-consuming, method of tracking progress in Microsoft Project.
51)
Answer:
True
False
Explanation:
52)
The first step to manage progress of a project is to save a baseline plan to compare with later
versions.
52)
Answer:
True
False
Explanation:
53)
When scheduling tasks in Microsoft Project, you should always set the start and finish dates.
53)
Answer:
True
False
Explanation:
54)
It is not possible to set the duration for summary tasks in Microsoft Project.
54)
Answer:
True
False
Explanation:
55)
In Microsoft Project, once a critical path task has been completed, it is no longer considered a
critical task.
55)
Answer:
True
False
Explanation:
7
56)
Having too many people assigned to a task can sometimes cause more problems than it solves, both
administratively and financially.
56)
Answer:
True
False
Explanation:
57)
Before entering material resources, you will have to enter the column "Type" into the resource table.
57)
Answer:
True
False
Explanation:
8
