Project Management & Execution Flashcards

A boarding facility plans to add 20 new kennel runs before the summer peak. Which document should be finalized FIRST to prevent scope creep?

Answer: A project scope statement with deliverables and exclusions

A scope statement defines what is and is not included, which keeps changes from growing the project unchecked.

During a kennel renovation, the epoxy floor must cure 72 hours before dogs can return to the wing. In scheduling terms, this cure time is best described as:

Answer: Lag time between dependent tasks

Lag is a required waiting period between the finish of one task and the start of the next one that depends on it.

The critical path in a facility expansion project is the:

Answer: Longest sequence of dependent tasks, which sets the shortest possible project duration

Any delay to a task on the critical path delays the whole project, because those tasks have zero float.

A manager wants each team member to know who is Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, and Informed for a new intake-software rollout. Which tool fits best?

Answer: RACI matrix

A RACI matrix lays out who holds each role for every task or deliverable.

Halfway through a project to install a new HVAC air-exchange system, the owner asks to add a grooming room vent too. What is the BEST next step?

Answer: Submit it through the change control process to assess cost, schedule, and risk impact

Formal change control looks at a change's impact before it is approved, which protects the budget and timeline.

Which project goal is written in SMART format?

Answer: Reduce average check-in time from 12 to 6 minutes by March 31 using online pre-registration

SMART goals are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound.

A project's planned value is $40,000, earned value is $32,000, and actual cost is $36,000. What does this tell the manager?

Answer: The project is behind schedule and over budget

EV below PV means behind schedule, and AC above EV means over budget.