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		<title>Most accurate estimating type</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 04:01:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gabe Young</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Which of the following estimating types provides the most accuracy?

A. Parametric
B. Analogous
C. Bottom-up
D. Top-down

Answer: C. Bottom-up
Bottom-up estimating, which may also be called grass roots, engineering, or definitive estimating, will provide the most accuracy since activities are estimated with the greatest level of detail. However, that level of accuracy comes at a cost. In order to be more accurate than parametric and analogous, it will also take the longest amount of time to create.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<!-- Start Shareaholic LikeButtonSetTop Automatic --><!-- End Shareaholic LikeButtonSetTop Automatic --><p>Which of the following estimating types provides the most accuracy?</p>
<p>A. Parametric<br />
B. Analogous<br />
C. Bottom-up<br />
D. Top-down</p>
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		<title>Estimating tool for a project similar to another</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2012 04:01:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gabe Young</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Jamie, the project manager for creating a new product, recognizes that she will need help estimating. Since she has not managed a project like this before, she decides she will review past projects that company has completed for other products. This is an example of:

A. Analogous estimating
B. PERT
C. Expert judgment
D. Parametric estimating

Answer: A. Analogous estimating
Analogous estimating leverages historical information from a previous similar project. It is typically used when there are limited details on the project.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<!-- Start Shareaholic LikeButtonSetTop Automatic --><!-- End Shareaholic LikeButtonSetTop Automatic --><p>Jamie, the project manager for creating a new product, recognizes that she will need help estimating. Since she has not managed a project like this before, she decides she will review past projects that company has completed for other products. This is an example of:</p>
<p>A. Analogous estimating<br />
B. PERT<br />
C. Expert judgment<br />
D. Parametric estimating</p>
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		<title>PERT formula</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Apr 2012 04:01:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gabe Young</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The PERT formula is typically calculated as:

A. (O+M+P)/6
B. (O+4M+P)/6
C. (O+M+P)/3
D. (O+4M+P)/3

Answer: B. (O+4M+P)/6
PERT is a weighted average, typically with emphasis on the most likely (M). PERT is a weighted average, typically with emphasis on the most likely (M). So if you are going to calculate 1x optimistic plus 4x most likely plus 1x pessimistic, then there are six variables. Therefore, you would divide by six to get a weighted estimate.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<!-- Start Shareaholic LikeButtonSetTop Automatic --><!-- End Shareaholic LikeButtonSetTop Automatic --><p>The PERT formula is typically calculated as:</p>
<p>A. (O+M+P)/6<br />
B. (O+4M+P)/6<br />
C. (O+M+P)/3<br />
D. (O+4M+P)/3</p>
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		<title>Estimating type that takes the most amount of time</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Mar 2012 05:01:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gabe Young</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Which of the following estimating types takes the most amount of time to prepare?

A. Bottom up
B. Analogous
C. Parametric
D. Top down

Answer:  A. Bottom up
Bottom up, also known as engineering, grass roots or definitive estimating, takes a substantial amount of time since it involves estimating each work package. The estimates are then rolled up to sub-project and overall project levels.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<!-- Start Shareaholic LikeButtonSetTop Automatic --><!-- End Shareaholic LikeButtonSetTop Automatic --><p>Which of the following estimating types takes the most amount of time to prepare?</p>
<p>A. Bottom up<br />
B. Analogous<br />
C. Parametric<br />
D. Top down</p>
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		<title>Least accurate estimating type</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2012 05:01:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gabe Young</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Which of the following estimating types provides the least accuracy?

A. Analogous
B. Engineering
C. Bottom-up
D. Grass roots

Answer: A. Analogous
Analogous is a top-down estimate. It usually only takes a short period of time to estimate since it is based on historical information and expert judgment. As a result, it generally produces less accurate outputs when compared to the others on the list, which provide estimates at the greatest level of detail.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<!-- Start Shareaholic LikeButtonSetTop Automatic --><!-- End Shareaholic LikeButtonSetTop Automatic --><p>Which of the following estimating types provides the least accuracy?</p>
<p>A. Analogous<br />
B. Engineering<br />
C. Bottom-up<br />
D. Grass roots</p>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:01:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gabe Young</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Which of the following estimating types takes the least amount of time to prepare?

A. Analogous
B. Parametric
C. Engineering
D. Bottom up

Answer: B. Parametric
Parametric, also known as rough order of magnitude, is very quick since it is simply estimating a part of the project and scaling it. For instance, if it is estimated to take 8 hours and $1000 to do paint a room, then the estimate for painting eight rooms of similar size would take 64 hours and $8000.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<!-- Start Shareaholic LikeButtonSetTop Automatic --><!-- End Shareaholic LikeButtonSetTop Automatic --><p>Which of the following estimating types takes the least amount of time to prepare?</p>
<p>A. Analogous<br />
B. Parametric<br />
C. Engineering<br />
D. Bottom up</p>
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		<title>Three point estimate</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jan 2012 05:01:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gabe Young</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[While planning a project that has not been accomplished before at the company, your manager asks you to get a three point estimate from Shari, the lead designer. Shari provides you with an optimistic estimate (2 hours), a most likely estimate (4 hours), and a pessimistic estimate (12 hours). What must be the three point estimate for Shari's task?

A. 5 hours
B. 6 hours
C. 10 hours
D. Not enough information and will need clarification from the manager

Answer: D. Not enough information and will need clarification from the manager
A three point estimate could be derived several ways. Two of the most common are the mean ((O+M+P)/3), which would give you 6 hours and PERT ((O+4M+P)/6), which would give you 5 hours. However, in this example, it is not clear what type of three point estimate to use.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<!-- Start Shareaholic LikeButtonSetTop Automatic --><!-- End Shareaholic LikeButtonSetTop Automatic --><p>While planning a project that has not been accomplished before at the company, your manager asks you to get a three point estimate from Shari, the lead designer. Shari provides you with an optimistic estimate (2 hours), a most likely estimate (4 hours), and a pessimistic estimate (12 hours). What must be the three point estimate for Shari&#8217;s task?</p>
<p>A. 5 hours<br />
B. 6 hours<br />
C. 10 hours<br />
D. Not enough information and will need clarification from the manager</p>
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		<title>Monte Carlo technique</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 31 Dec 2011 05:01:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gabe Young</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Your client requests that you to use a Monte Carlo technique for the project. What are you being asked to do?

A. Create a histogram that ranks risks.
B. Estimate cost and time results by executing the project many times through a simulator.
C. Ignore minor risks and take our chances.
D. Monitor cost variances and use contingency funds when necessary.

Answer: B. Estimate cost and time results by executing the project many times through a simulator.
The Monte Carlo, a Quantitative Risk Analysis Technique,  runs simulations to estimate cost and time. It uses many iterations to produce a probability distribution.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<!-- Start Shareaholic LikeButtonSetTop Automatic --><!-- End Shareaholic LikeButtonSetTop Automatic --><p>Your client requests that you to use a Monte Carlo technique for the project. What are you being asked to do?</p>
<p>A. Create a histogram that ranks risks.<br />
B. Estimate cost and time results by executing the project many times through a simulator.<br />
C. Ignore minor risks and take our chances.<br />
D. Monitor cost variances and use contingency funds when necessary.</p>
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