ME or MEng Master of Engineering Master of Engineering Management 2

Question 1

A project manager notices that a critical path activity is running two weeks behind schedule. Which response is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Crash the schedule by adding resources to critical path tasks

Answer

Crashing adds resources to critical path tasks to reduce duration, directly addressing schedule delays on activities that affect the end date.

Question 2

In engineering management, the 'triple constraint' refers to which three competing project factors?

Accepted Answer

Scope, Schedule, and Cost

Answer

The triple constraint (iron triangle) comprises Scope, Schedule, and Cost — changing one typically impacts the others.

Question 3

A manufacturing engineer is evaluating two production processes. Process A has fixed costs of $500K and variable cost of $10/unit. Process B has fixed costs of $200K and variable cost of $20/unit. At what volume is Process A preferred?

Accepted Answer

Above 30,000 units

Answer

Setting 500,000 + 10Q = 200,000 + 20Q gives Q = 30,000 units; above this volume, Process A's lower variable cost wins.

Question 4

Which leadership style is most appropriate when managing a highly skilled, experienced engineering team on a well-defined project?

Accepted Answer

Delegative — empower the team with minimal oversight

Answer

Delegative (laissez-faire) leadership works best with expert, self-motivated teams who need autonomy rather than micromanagement.

Question 5

In systems engineering, a Functional Flow Block Diagram (FFBD) is primarily used to:

Accepted Answer

Sequence system functions in logical order of performance

Answer

FFBDs depict system functions in sequential and parallel flow, clarifying the operational logic before physical design begins.

ME or MEng Master of Engineering Practice Test

ME or MEng Master of Engineering Practice Test

ME or MEng Master of Engineering Master of Engineering Management 2