GIAN CARLO D.

AMANTE
End term Quiz 1: Project Planning, WBS, and Gantt Charts
Multiple-Choice Questions
1. Which of the following is NOT a component of the project management plan?
a. Scope management plan
b. Schedule management plan
c. Event management plan
d. Risk management plan
2. What is the primary purpose of a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)?
a. To assign resources to tasks
b. To estimate project costs
c. To break down the project into manageable components
d. To create a project timeline
3. In a Gantt chart, what do the horizontal bars represent?
a. Project costs
b. Task durations
c. Resource assignments
d. Quality standards
4. Which of the following is used to identify the critical path in a project schedule?
a. Gantt chart
b. WBS
c. Network diagram
d. Risk register
5. Which document outlines the communication needs and expectations for project
stakeholders?
a. Risk management plan
b. Communication management plan
c. Quality management plan
d. Resource management plan
True/False Questions
6. The WBS should include all deliverables and tasks required to complete the project.
True
False
7. A Gantt chart can help identify potential scheduling conflicts and project delays.
True
False
8. The project scope statement is developed after the WBS is created.
True
False
9. Dependencies between tasks in a Gantt chart can be represented by connecting lines or
arrows.
True
False
10. The planning process group includes activities such as defining the project scope,
developing the project schedule, and planning risk responses.
True
False

Short-Answer Questions
11. Explain the difference between a WBS and a Gantt chart.
A Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) is a hierarchical decomposition of the project scope into
smaller, more manageable components, such as deliverables and work packages. A Gantt chart
is a visual representation of the project schedule, showing tasks, durations, dependencies, and
progress over time.
12. Describe the steps involved in creating a WBS for a project.
 Identifying and defining project objectives
 Breaking down the project deliverables into smaller, more manageable tasks
 Organizing these tasks into a hierarchical structure
 Assigning unique identifiers to each component
 Reviewing and refining the WBS with project stakeholders
13. What are some benefits of using a Gantt chart for project scheduling?
- Visual representation of project tasks and timelines
- Identification of task dependencies and critical path
- Resource allocation and tracking
- Communication of project progress to stakeholders

14. How does the planning process help ensure project success? Provide at least two
examples.
- Defining clear project objectives, scope, and deliverables, which minimizes
misunderstandings and scope creep.
- Developing a comprehensive project schedule, which enables efficient resource
allocation, task sequencing, and monitoring of progress against milestones.

15. Give an example of how you would handle a major risk identified during the planning
process of a project.
- Assessing the potential impact and likelihood of the risk occurring.
- Developing appropriate risk response strategies, such as mitigation, avoidance,
transfer, or acceptance.
- Allocating resources and implementing risk response plans to minimize the impact of
the risk on the project's objectives.
- Continuously monitoring and reviewing the risk throughout the project lifecycle to
ensure that response plans remain effective.