Question 221

Various tools and techniques are available to sequence activities, and several factors can help to determine which tool or technique to select. When a project manager decides to include sub-networks or a fragment network as part of his or her scheduling technique, what does this decision say about the project?
  • Question 222

    A project needs to purchase a specific piece of equipment, as stated in the project documents and approved by the project sponsor. The procurement division is questioning the need to buy the specific brand of equipment and has suggested buying a cheaper alternative instead.
    What should the project manager have done earlier in the project to ensure the purchase of the specific equipment?
  • Question 223

    A project manager realizes that a new, major legal requirement, necessary to meet a deliverable, has not been addressed. The project manager solicits ideas from stakeholders on how to conform to the new requirements.
    What technique did the project manager use?
  • Question 224

    You were assigned recently as the project manager of a program management office project to implement a new enterprise-wide scheduling system for use throughout your company. You identify the need for a project charter to provide you with appropriate authority for applying resources, completing the project work, and formally initiating the project. Who should issue the project charter?
  • Question 225

    Arbitration is a _____ approach to conflict management in resolving conflict disputes.