PROJECT MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

Question 1

advantages of project management software may not be remarkably visible for ________ project.

Answer 1

small

Question 2

project management software in management of larger projects is used mainly for ____________ and ____________.

Answer 2

scheduling, monitoring

Question 3

T/F
Project management software is costly that even small companies cannot afford

Answer 3

F

Question 4

these can handle complex problems involving multiple stakeholders as well as number of constraints

Answer 4

project management software

Question 5

In project management software, __________- are modified with ease as well as maintaining the record.

Answer 5

input

Question 6

the use of any software does not make a project manager more effective- - it is merely a tool to make the manager more ____________.

Answer 6

efficient

Question 7

In project management software, it is only the _____ required for carrying out calculations can be reduced.

Answer 7

time

Question 8

helps to create a well - thought - out plan and, at times, also a more creative solution, based on logical sequencing of events

Answer 8

Planning Phase of PMS

Question 9

helpful for promoting effective coordination and better resource allocation

Answer 9

Execution phase

Question 10

SOFTWARE BASED PLAN

The initial few steps are common to both manual planning and software based planning:

We need to think about:
_______________
___________
______________________________________

Answer 10

-objectives of the project
-constraints
-assumption on which the overall plan is based

Question 11

SOFTWARE BASED PLAN

must be clear and measurable, and the plan should include a list of deliverables and milestones or dates of delivery

Answer 11

objectives

Question 12

SOFTWARE BASED PLAN

factors that are likely to limit the project manager’s options

Answer 12

constraints

Question 13

What are the three major constraints:

Answer 13

schedule, resources, scope

Question 14

SOFTWARE BASED PLAN

T/F

Any changes in schedule, resources, and scope usually does not affects the other two, and so does not affect the quality of the overall plan

Answer 14

False

Question 15

SOFTWARE BASED PLAN
Assumptions

utilizes the planner’s previous knowledge and experience to come up with “________________” for many of the input parameters

Answer 15

educated guesses

Question 16

Given the unknown factors and potential changes in ____________, the planner needs to define a _________________ plan to deal with the scope-related matters during execution of the project.

Answer 16

constraints, scope management

Question 17

According to user surveys, _________ (48%) is the most popular, followed by __________ (14%)

Answer 17

MS Project
Primavera Project Planner

Question 18

Primavera is a leading provider of project, program, and _______________ software

Answer 18

portfolio management

Question 19

It offers software foundation for businesses to manage portfolios, programs, and resources effectively

Answer 19

Primavera

Question 20

make better portfolio investment decision

Answer 20

Primavera

Question 21

prioritizes project investments and resources

Answer 21

primavera

Question 22

refers to a collection or group of projects that are managed together

Answer 22

portfolio

Question 23

a GRAPHICAL representation of a schedule, showing activity durations along a timeline.

Answer 23

Gantt Chart

Question 24

A method for measuring project performance based on SCOPE, TIME, and COST.

Answer 24

Earned Value Management

Question 25

_____________________ is a project management methodology that integrates scope, schedule, and cost performance to measure project progress and performance.

Answer 25

Earned Value Management

Question 26

The process of entering actual start, finish, and percentage completion of activities during project execution.

Answer 26

Progress Update

Question 27

It is a fast and easy to use software for scheduling, managing, and reporting projects. Compatible with Microsoft Project and can function as an add-on tool

Answer 27

Milestone X Project

Question 28

Creating reports from Microsoft Project Calculating Earned Value Distributing schedules via print, email, and the internet

Answer 28

Milestone XProtect

Question 29

It is a single package project control system made specifically for the construction industry.

Answer 29

Candy = Construction Project Modelling and Project Control

Question 30

Candy integrates key components like

Answer 30

- estimations -valuations -planning -cash flow -forecasting

Question 31

operates similarly to manual methods, making it user friendly for industry experts

Answer 31

Candy

Question 32

Candy's standout feature is its ability to dynamically link ______ and ______ connecting ___________ and ______________

Answer 32

cost, time bill of quantities, program of work

Question 33

Provides resource scheduling and cost management supports the needs of individual project managers

Answer 33

AMS Realtime Projects

Question 34

provides consolidation, aggregation, analysis and management through powerful multi - project facilities

Answer 34

AMS Realtime Projects

Question 35

easy interface - helps save time and money by organizing thoughts quickly straightforward task management and progress tracking basic budgeting and cost tracking

Answer 35

Project Kickstart

Question 36

it is for scheduling, resource leveling, tracking, and reporting like a spreadsheet appearance

Answer 36

MS Project

Question 37

is a project management technique that optimizes resource allocation by adjusting task start and finish dates to balance resource demand and supply Adjusting task start and finish dates based on resource availability and demand

Answer 37

resource leveling

Question 38

easy schedule and identification of critical path

Answer 38

MS Project

Question 39

Tracking by entering the information on percent completion of task

Answer 39

MS Project

Question 40

All PROJECT MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE make an effort to address the following key areas:

Answer 40

1. Scheduling Function 2. Resource Management 3. Monitoring of a Project during execution 4. Generation of appropriate progress reports

Question 41

A ___________________ is a hierarchical decomposition of a project's scope, breaking it down into smaller, more manageable components. It's a project management tool that helps visualize and organize project deliverables, making it easier to plan, manage, and track progress

Answer 41

Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

Question 42

These are products, capabilities, or results A thing, a process, or an event

Answer 42

Deliverables

Question 43

is a way of determining schedule dates on which activities should be performed to rationalize demand for resources or avoid exceeding given limits or availability

Answer 43

resource management function

Question 44

Resource Management Function

Answer 44

Primavera. Microsoft Project

Question 45

It allows engineers and project managers to allocate labor, materials, and equipment across multiple projects

Answer 45

Primavera 6

Question 46

Tracking or Monitoring

Answer 46

Primavera and Procore