Steamfitter Project Planning and Management 3

Question 1

What does the acronym WBS stand for in project management?

Accepted Answer

Work Breakdown Structure

Answer

WBS stands for Work Breakdown Structure, a hierarchical decomposition of the total scope of work to be carried out by the project team.

Question 2

A steamfitting crew is behind schedule due to late material delivery. The project manager uses overtime to recover the lost time. This technique is called:

Accepted Answer

Crashing

Answer

Crashing adds resources (such as overtime or additional workers) to shorten the schedule duration, typically at an increased cost.

Question 3

Which type of estimate is typically prepared from detailed drawings and specifications and is the most accurate?

Accepted Answer

Definitive (detailed) estimate

Answer

A definitive estimate is prepared from complete drawings and specs and typically has an accuracy range of -5% to +10%.

Question 4

In project management, what is a milestone?

Accepted Answer

A significant point or event in a project, typically with zero duration

Answer

A milestone marks a significant event or decision point in a project, such as completing a system rough-in, and has no duration.

Question 5

A steamfitter project manager notices that the project is spending money faster than work is being completed. Which earned value metric indicates this?

Accepted Answer

CPI (Cost Performance Index) less than 1

Answer

A CPI less than 1 means you are getting less value for each dollar spent than planned — you are over budget for the work completed.

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Steamfitter Project Planning and Management 3