NCDOT Project Management 4

Question 1

In the critical path method, the forward pass is used to calculate:

Accepted Answer

Early start and early finish dates

Answer

The forward pass finds early dates, and the backward pass finds late dates.

Question 2

A project manager finds that a utility conflict may delay grading. What is the BEST first step?

Accepted Answer

Coordinate early with the utility owner and update the risk register

Answer

Coordinating utilities early and tracking the conflict as a risk helps prevent schedule delays.

Question 3

Under STI, which funding category's projects are scored 50% on data and 50% on local input?

Accepted Answer

Division Needs

Answer

Division Needs projects are scored 50% on quantitative data and 50% on local rankings from divisions and MPOs/RPOs.

Question 4

Which earned value formula gives the cost variance?

Accepted Answer

EV − AC

Answer

Cost variance = Earned Value − Actual Cost, and a negative result means the project is over budget.

Question 5

Scope creep is BEST controlled by:

Accepted Answer

A formal change control process

Answer

Formal change control makes sure every scope change is reviewed, approved, and documented.

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