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In the program evaluation and review technique (PERT), the most-likely scenario is
given a weight of 4 as compared to the weight of 1 for each of the pessimistic and
optimistic scenarios. The pessimistic estimate for an activity is 20 days, the optimistic
estimate is 10 days, and most-likely estimate is 15 days. Calculate the expected
estimate using the PERT technique.

Describe how assumptions and constraints, e.g., in the project scope statement,
can affect the schedule, as well as what you can do about it.

Lora Nirvana is the project manager for Sequence DNA of a Buffalo (SDB) project.
Match each item in the first column of the following table to the correct item in the
second column.

Output of the Description

Develop Schedule
Process
A.  Schedule data 1. A bar chart that includes all the activities of the project
and also milestones. Lora points this bar chart out to the
project sponsor to show where they are in the execution
of the project.
B. Project 2. A bar chart hanging on the calendar that has never
document changed since it was approved. Lora compares the current
updates bar chart with this bar chart to show the progress.
C. Schedule 3. On a bar chart Lora points to the dates on which she will
have the DNA sample isolated and purified, when she will
get the DNA sample run through the genetic analyzer,
when she will receive the results from the analyzer, and
when the results will be published on the internet.
D. Schedule 4. After realizing that their chosen vendor has a track
baseline record of sending the DNA analysis kits late, Lora writes
something into the risk register.
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How can the assumptions log and risk register project documents be updated as
a result of this process?

The pessimistic cost estimate for an activity is $5,000, the optimistic estimate is
$3,000, and most-likely estimate is $4,000. Calculate the expected estimate by
using the PERT technique, where the most-likely scenario is given a weight of 4 as
compared to the weight of 1 for each of the pessimistic and optimistic scenarios.

Rajinder, the project manager, is now working on procurement planning for a portion
of the project. She is looking at the following options for procuring different pieces.
Match each consideration in the first column with the corresponding contract type in
the second column of the following table.

Consideration Contract type

A. Rajinder will pay $3,000 for the use of a facility 1. Fixed price (FP)
and $5,000 per month for the employees
working on the procured piece for the
duration of work. However, there is a cap of
$50,000 for the maximum cost.
B. Rajinder will pay for the labor of the cost and 2. Time and material (T&M)
a lump sum of $5,000.
C. Rajinder will pay $50,000 to maintain the 3. Cost plus fixed fee (CPFF)
website for the project for two years.
D. She will provide $10,000 for developing a 4. Cost plus percentage of cost
software program and an extra $1,000 if less (CPPC)
than 10 bugs are discovered in the program in
the first year of its use.
E. She will pay the labor cost each month plus 5% 5. Cost plus incentive fee
of this cost as coffee and snacks at work and (CPIF)
for recognition and rewards for the labor.