CSC Project Management & Execution 3

Question 1

A consultant's project team is geographically dispersed across four time zones. Which communication approach is MOST effective for decision-making?

Accepted Answer

Establish overlapping core hours for synchronous meetings on critical decisions

Answer

Core overlapping hours ensure critical decisions involve all key stakeholders while acknowledging time zone constraints.

Question 2

The Estimate to Complete (ETC) formula when past performance is expected to continue is:

Accepted Answer

(BAC - EV) / CPI

Answer

ETC = (BAC - EV) / CPI adjusts the remaining work estimate based on current cost efficiency.

Question 3

A senior consultant identifies a conflict between two high-priority deliverables competing for the same specialized resource. The BEST resolution approach is:

Accepted Answer

Perform resource leveling or negotiate with project sponsors to reprioritize

Answer

Resource leveling and sponsor negotiation resolve contention based on business priority rather than ad hoc resource decisions.

Question 4

Which project lifecycle approach is MOST appropriate when requirements are well-defined, stable, and unlikely to change?

Accepted Answer

Predictive (Waterfall)

Answer

Predictive lifecycles work best when scope, cost, and schedule can be clearly defined upfront and requirements are stable.

Question 5

A client requests that a senior consultant accelerate the project schedule. Crashing the schedule involves:

Accepted Answer

Adding resources to critical path activities to reduce duration at increased cost

Answer

Crashing adds resources to critical path tasks to compress duration, typically increasing direct costs.

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CSC Project Management & Execution 3