A __________ works left to right to determine earliest start and earliest finish times; whereas a _________ works right to left to determine latest start and latest finish times.

forward pass; backwards pass

Nodes with __________ must be on a critical path whereas nodes with ________ can be delayed.

zero slack; positive slack

When crashing a project, we should choose the node __________.

on the critical path with the lowest crash cost per period.

A project is a series of related tasks directed toward a well-defined set of end results. Which of the following is not a typical defining characteristic of projects?

Low risk of time or cost overruns.

_______________ is the project activity where we set goals, define the project, and develop the work breakdown structure; whereas _____________ is the project activity where we monitor costs and quality, revise the plan, and shift resources as necessary.

Project planning; project controlling

_________ are two analytical techniques that determine start and finish times for project activities according to predecessor and successor relationships.

CPM and PERT

When there are multiple critical paths, we should do which of the following to crash the project? Crash a node common to all critical paths. Crash a combination of nodes that together will lower all critical paths.

Either #1 or #2 - whichever is cheapest.

The 50-second postcard video ________.

introduces the next country while the crew dismantles and builds a new set.

In terms of Eurovision stage change roles, _________ works on stage right managing the floor and bringing each artist onto the stage, ____________ is stage left directing the movements of all the props on and off stage, and _______________ is the showcaller who synchronizes cues across teams?

Pernilla; Tobbe; Julia

The Eisenhower Matrix categorizes tasks by ________.

Urgency and Importance

____________ can enhance productivity by setting aside specific periods for high priority tasks.

Time-blocking

Project managers do ALL of the following EXCEPT:

Set the vision, mission, and strategy for competitive advantage for the organization.

Power skills include ________.

Leadership, communication, empathy