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  1. A software development team agrees that testing should always begin before coding is fully complete to save time. Which dependency type and relationship best describes this approach?

    Answer: Discretionary SS or FF with lead

    Overlapping activities based on team preference uses a discretionary SS or FF relationship with a lead to allow parallel work.

  2. In network diagram analysis, a 'burst' node is defined as a node where:

    Answer: One activity branches out to multiple successor activities

    A burst node is one where a single activity fans out into multiple successor activities.

  3. Which PMI-SP scheduling tool technique involves analyzing the order of activities before assigning durations or resources?

    Answer: Precedence Diagramming Method

    The Precedence Diagramming Method sequences activities using logical relationships before durations are applied.

  4. A regulatory requirement mandates that a government approval must be received before site work begins. This is best classified as:

    Answer: Mandatory external dependency

    A government regulatory requirement is outside the team's control (external) and cannot be bypassed (mandatory).

  5. A project network has a path with activities: A(5d) → B(3d) → C(8d) → D(2d). Another path is A(5d) → E(10d) → D(2d). Which path is critical?

    Answer: A→B→C→D with 18 days total

    Path A→B→C→D = 5+3+8+2 = 18 days; path A→E→D = 5+10+2 = 17 days; the 18-day path is the critical path.

  6. Which sequencing concept allows Activity B to start before Activity A is complete, effectively reducing total project duration?

    Answer: Lead

    A lead (negative lag) allows a successor activity to begin before its predecessor finishes, overlapping work.

  7. An organization uses a Dependency Structure Matrix (DSM) during activity sequencing. What is the primary advantage of DSM over a traditional network diagram?

    Answer: It visualizes complex interdependencies in a compact matrix format

    DSM displays complex dependencies between many activities in a compact square matrix, making circular dependencies visible.