ETC Project Management & Documentation 2

Question 1

Which document formally authorizes a project and names the project manager?

Accepted Answer

Project Charter

Answer

The Project Charter is the document that formally authorizes the project and identifies the project manager.

Question 2

In a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), what is the lowest-level deliverable called?

Accepted Answer

Work package

Answer

The lowest-level element in a WBS is a work package, which can be scheduled, cost-estimated, and assigned.

Question 3

A Gantt chart is primarily used to display which project element?

Accepted Answer

Schedule and task durations

Answer

A Gantt chart is a bar chart used to visualize the project schedule, showing task durations and dependencies over time.

Question 4

What does the term 'float' (or slack) mean in project scheduling?

Accepted Answer

The amount a task can be delayed without delaying the project

Answer

Float (slack) is the amount of time a task can be delayed without impacting the overall project completion date.

Question 5

Which type of project document records all identified risks along with their probability, impact, and response plans?

Accepted Answer

Risk register

Answer

A risk register is the document used to track identified risks, their assessments, and planned responses throughout the project.

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