CPP Project Planning & Execution 3

Question 1

In a packaging project timeline, 'float' (or slack) refers to:

Accepted Answer

The amount of time a task can be delayed without affecting the project end date

Answer

Float is the scheduling flexibility available on non-critical tasks before they would delay the overall project.

Question 2

Which project management methodology uses short iterative development cycles called sprints?

Accepted Answer

Agile/Scrum

Answer

Agile/Scrum breaks work into time-boxed sprints, enabling frequent reassessment and adaptation.

Question 3

A packaging project manager is calculating Earned Value. If EV = $80,000 and AC = $95,000, the project is:

Accepted Answer

Over budget

Answer

A Cost Performance Index less than 1.0 (EV < AC) indicates the project is spending more than the value earned.

Question 4

During packaging project execution, a RACI matrix defines which team members are:

Accepted Answer

Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, and Informed for each task

Answer

A RACI matrix clarifies roles and responsibilities by categorizing team members' involvement in each project activity.

Question 5

Which type of project dependency means Task B cannot start until Task A is complete?

Accepted Answer

Finish-to-Start (FS)

Answer

Finish-to-Start is the most common dependency type, where the successor task begins only after the predecessor finishes.

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