6. A measure of the dispersion, or spread, of a distribution from its expected value is known as:
A. mean variance.
B. average deviation.
C. medium difference.
D. standard deviation.
Answer: __________
7. The two types of data that need to be collected during each reporting period are actual performance data and:
A. the cost performance index.
B. changes to the project scope, schedule, or budget.
C. the budgeted cost of the work performed.
D. the budgeted cost of the work scheduled.
Answer: __________
8. Generally speaking, an RFP offers one of two types of contracts to the winning bidder: __________ or ___________.
A. adjustable price; time and materials
B. fixed price; time and materials
C. fixed price; cost-reimbursement
D. adjustable price; cost- reimbursement
Answer: __________
9. A __________ is a popular network planning technique sometimes called a bar chart. It lists each task and the associated time scale.
A. Gantt Chart
B. PERT
C. Responsibility Matrix
D. Work Breakdown Structure
Answer: __________
10. __________ is a technique used in problem solving in which all members of a group contribute spontaneous ideas.
A. Mediation
B. Collaboration
C. Critical thinking
D. Brainstorming
Answer: __________
