IKM IT Project Management Principles 2

Question 1

What is the critical path in project management?

Accepted Answer

Longest sequence of dependent tasks determining minimum duration

Answer

The critical path determines the shortest possible project duration; delays on it delay the project.

Question 2

What is scope creep?

Accepted Answer

Uncontrolled expansion of scope without adjusting time or cost

Answer

Scope creep is uncontrolled growth through incremental unapproved changes.

Question 3

Which methodology uses time-boxed sprints?

Accepted Answer

Scrum

Answer

Scrum uses fixed-length sprints (2-4 weeks) to deliver product increments.

Question 4

What is a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)?

Accepted Answer

Hierarchical decomposition of deliverables into work packages

Answer

WBS breaks total scope into manageable work packages for planning and estimation.

Question 5

What is earned value management (EVM)?

Accepted Answer

Measuring performance by comparing planned work, completed work, and actual costs

Answer

EVM integrates scope, schedule, and cost data for objective performance measurement.

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