AWWA Project Planning and Management 2

Question 1

Which scheduling technique uses probability distributions to account for uncertainty in task durations?

Accepted Answer

Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT)

Answer

PERT uses three-point estimates (optimistic, most likely, pessimistic) to model uncertainty in task durations.

Question 2

In water utility project management, what does a 'lessons learned' document primarily serve to accomplish?

Accepted Answer

Improve processes on future projects by capturing knowledge

Answer

Lessons learned documents capture successes and failures to improve planning and execution of future projects.

Question 3

A water treatment plant expansion is 60% complete but has spent 75% of its budget. What does this indicate?

Accepted Answer

The project is over budget relative to work completed

Answer

Spending 75% of budget for only 60% completion means the cost performance index (CPI) is less than 1, indicating a cost overrun.

Question 4

Which document formally authorizes a water utility project and identifies the project manager's authority?

Accepted Answer

Project charter

Answer

The project charter formally authorizes the project and grants the project manager authority to apply resources.

Question 5

When managing a pipeline replacement project, what is the primary purpose of a risk register?

Accepted Answer

Document identified risks, their probability, impact, and response strategies

Answer

A risk register is a living document that catalogs project risks along with their likelihood, potential impact, and planned responses.

(AWWA) American Water Works Association Practice Test