Using the "normal" schedule, if you start Activity 7001 on April 1, 2002, and using a 5-day workweek, what the finish date for Activity 7001?
Correct Answer: D
Given Data * Start Date: April 1, 2002. * Duration of Activity 7001 (Normal Schedule): 48 days. * Workweek: 5-day workweek (Monday to Friday). * No holidays are mentioned in the problem. Step 1: Calculate Total Working Days Using a 5-day workweek: * Determine the number of full weeks in 48 days:48÷5=9 weeks with 3 additional workdays.48 \div 5 = 9 \, \text{weeks with 3 additional workdays.}48÷5=9weeks with 3 additional workdays. * Total work period = 9 weeks + 3 workdays = 45 weekdays. Step 2: Calculate Calendar End Date * Starting from April 1, 2002 (Monday): * Add 9 full weeks: April 1 + 9 weeks = May 31, 2002 (Friday). * Add the remaining 3 workdays: * Monday, June 3. * Tuesday, June 4. * Wednesday, June 5, 2002. Step 3: Validate Answer The finish date for Activity 7001 is June 5, 2002.
PSP Exam Question 7
What defines a KPI?
Correct Answer: B
PSP Exam Question 8
The EBS is established by:
Correct Answer: A
PSP Exam Question 9
If no time extensions are granted and all actual delays are as described above, what will the total float calculation be at the end of the project?
Correct Answer: B
* Float Calculation at Project End: * No extensions are granted, and delays accumulate. * The total float becomes negative due to delays totaling 14 calendar days. * Cross-Verification: * Option A: Incorrect. Assumes no float loss. * Option C: Incorrect. Overestimates negative float. * Option D: Incorrect. Miscalculates positive float. * Option B: Correct. Matches the calculated negative float. References: * PSP Study Guide (2019), Critical Path Analysis and Float Management. * AACE Recommended Practices, RP 10S-90.
PSP Exam Question 10
Using the normal schedule and excluding general conditions, which activities are NOT on the critical path?
Correct Answer: C
Activities not on the critical path are those with positive float, meaning they can be delayed without affecting the overall project completion time. The determination of such activities requires performing a forward and backward pass calculation as per CPM (Critical Path Method) analysis principles (PSP Study Guide, Section 2.2.4, "Relationships"). For example: * Identify the critical path by analyzing total float values (typically, critical path activities have zero total float). * Exclude activities that do not fall on the critical path.
