CPP Project Planning & Execution 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which scheduling technique shows task dependencies and the longest path through a project?
- Gantt chart
- Critical Path Method (CPM) (Correct answer)
- Work Breakdown Structure
- RACI matrix
Correct answer: Critical Path Method (CPM)
CPM identifies the sequence of tasks with zero float, determining the minimum project duration.
Question 2: A packaging project scope creep occurs when:
- Resources are reallocated to a higher-priority project
- Unapproved features or work are added beyond the original scope (Correct answer)
- The project finishes ahead of schedule
- The budget is reduced mid-project
Correct answer: Unapproved features or work are added beyond the original scope
Scope creep refers to uncontrolled expansion of project scope without adjustments to time, cost, or resources.
Question 3: In packaging project management, a 'gate review' is best described as:
- A security checkpoint for intellectual property
- A formal decision point to approve continuation to the next phase (Correct answer)
- A supplier quality audit
- A customer acceptance test
Correct answer: A formal decision point to approve continuation to the next phase
Gate reviews are structured checkpoints where stakeholders evaluate progress before authorizing the next project phase.
Question 4: When creating a packaging project budget, which cost category covers equipment wear and aging over the project lifetime?
- Variable costs
- Sunk costs
- Depreciation (Correct answer)
- Overhead allocation
Correct answer: Depreciation
Depreciation accounts for the reduction in asset value over time and is included in capital cost planning.
Question 5: A packaging development team is behind schedule. The project manager decides to assign additional resources to critical tasks. This technique is called:
- Fast tracking
- Crashing (Correct answer)
- Scope reduction
- Contingency planning
Correct answer: Crashing
Crashing adds resources to shorten the duration of critical path activities, typically increasing cost.
Question 6: Which document formally authorizes a packaging project and identifies the project manager?
- Project scope statement
- Project charter (Correct answer)
- Work breakdown structure
- Stakeholder register
Correct answer: Project charter
The project charter is the foundational document that officially initiates a project and grants authority to the project manager.
Question 7: What is the primary purpose of a risk register in a packaging project?
- To document project expenses
- To track identified risks, their probability, impact, and response plans (Correct answer)
- To list all project stakeholders
- To record regulatory compliance requirements
Correct answer: To track identified risks, their probability, impact, and response plans
A risk register is a centralized log that captures all identified risks along with assessment data and planned responses.
CPP Project Planning & Execution 2
Which scheduling technique shows task dependencies and the longest path through a project?