CPP Project Planning & Execution 2

Question 1

Which scheduling technique shows task dependencies and the longest path through a project?

Accepted Answer

Critical Path Method (CPM)

Answer

CPM identifies the sequence of tasks with zero float, determining the minimum project duration.

Question 2

A packaging project scope creep occurs when:

Accepted Answer

Unapproved features or work are added beyond the original scope

Answer

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:

Accepted Answer

A formal decision point to approve continuation to the next phase

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Depreciation

Answer

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:

Accepted Answer

Crashing

Answer

Crashing adds resources to shorten the duration of critical path activities, typically increasing cost.

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CPP Project Planning & Execution 2