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What is the duration needed to complete the critical path A-C-D-F-G?
What is the duration needed to complete the critical path A-C-D-F-G?
Which of the following activities is part of the preparation phase?
Which of the following activities is part of the preparation phase?
What advantage does a PERT chart provide to project managers?
What advantage does a PERT chart provide to project managers?
Which activity has the shortest duration in the provided PERT chart?
Which activity has the shortest duration in the provided PERT chart?
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What is the main reason why project managers may choose to use both PERT and Gantt charts?
What is the main reason why project managers may choose to use both PERT and Gantt charts?
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What is the primary purpose of project management?
What is the primary purpose of project management?
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What are the five phases of project management?
What are the five phases of project management?
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What is a Gantt Chart used for?
What is a Gantt Chart used for?
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Which of the following is NOT a role of a project manager?
Which of the following is NOT a role of a project manager?
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What does resource planning involve?
What does resource planning involve?
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Which activity is involved in activity planning?
Which activity is involved in activity planning?
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What is one of the benefits of using project management tools?
What is one of the benefits of using project management tools?
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Risk analysis in project management involves which of the following?
Risk analysis in project management involves which of the following?
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What is one disadvantage of using a Gantt chart in project management?
What is one disadvantage of using a Gantt chart in project management?
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What does PERT stand for in project management?
What does PERT stand for in project management?
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Which component of a PERT chart represents an activity?
Which component of a PERT chart represents an activity?
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What is referred to as the 'critical path' in a PERT chart?
What is referred to as the 'critical path' in a PERT chart?
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What does each node in a PERT chart represent?
What does each node in a PERT chart represent?
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Why is it important to identify subtasks in project management?
Why is it important to identify subtasks in project management?
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How does a delay in an activity on the critical path affect the project?
How does a delay in an activity on the critical path affect the project?
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What was the primary purpose of developing the PERT chart methodology?
What was the primary purpose of developing the PERT chart methodology?
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What is the primary purpose of a Gantt Chart?
What is the primary purpose of a Gantt Chart?
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Which software is NOT typically used to create Gantt Charts?
Which software is NOT typically used to create Gantt Charts?
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What does each bar in a Gantt Chart represent?
What does each bar in a Gantt Chart represent?
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What is the primary focus of a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)?
What is the primary focus of a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)?
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In a Gantt Chart, time is represented in which of the following units?
In a Gantt Chart, time is represented in which of the following units?
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What is a key characteristic of tasks in a Work Breakdown Structure?
What is a key characteristic of tasks in a Work Breakdown Structure?
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What is typically included in the higher-level tasks of a Work Breakdown Structure?
What is typically included in the higher-level tasks of a Work Breakdown Structure?
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What is the significance of monitoring the status of a project using a Gantt Chart?
What is the significance of monitoring the status of a project using a Gantt Chart?
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Study Notes
Computer Application in Management - STIDK1023
- This course covers computer applications in project management.
- Chapter 5 focuses on project management.
- Learning objectives for the chapter include introduction, importance, selecting, tools, critical path, and benefits of project management tools.
Introduction to Project Management
- A project is a set of activities with a defined beginning and end.
- Every project has goals, objectives, and tasks.
- Projects also have constraints or limitations.
- A project is a group of activities to accomplish objectives within a specific timeframe and resources.
Project Management Phases
- Project management involves five phases: initiating/defining, planning, executing, controlling, and closing.
- Initiating/Defining: Establishing goals, objectives, identifying resources, examining costs/benefits.
- Planning: Defining activities, sequencing, estimating time and resources, creating detailed plans and committing resources.
- Executing: Carrying out planned tasks, adding additional resources if needed.
- Controlling: Monitoring progress, comparing actual progress to baseline, initiating control interventions as needed.
- Closing: Installing deliverables, finalizing obligations, meeting with stakeholders, documenting the project, issuing a final report.
Importance of Project Management
- Project management roles encompass planning and defining scope.
- It involves managing risks/issues, monitoring, and reporting progress, along with team leadership, strategic influencing, business partnering, working with vendors, scalability, interoperability, portability analysis, controlling quality, and benefits realization.
Gantt Chart
- Introduced in 1917 by Henry Gantt, a US engineer & social scientist.
- It's used for controlling production and project planning/management.
- A Gantt chart provides a graphical representation of project schedules, helps plan and monitor resources.
- Simple Gantt charts can be drawn on paper, while software like Microsoft Project, Visio, and SmartDraw are more common.
- Gantt charts use horizontal bars to represent time allocated for tasks.
- The length of each bar represents the estimated time to complete the task.
Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
- A Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) organizes project work into manageable tasks.
- The structure focuses on activities and the timing of tasks, taking into account constraints and deadlines.
- The WBS presents tasks in a hierarchy, with major level tasks and subtasks.
PERT Chart
- A PERT chart is a project management tool used to schedule, organize, and coordinate tasks in a project.
- PERT stands for Program Evaluation Review Technique.
- This methodology was developed by the US Navy to manage the Polaris submarine missile program.
- The PERT chart shows the connections between activities in completing a project.
- The PERT chart shows milestones and dependencies, enabling a clear picture of critical path.
- This tool helps in monitoring project progress.
PERT Chart Advantages and Disadvantages
- Advantages: Helps managers monitor ongoing projects and determine project progress by comparing actual time with the expected time.
- Disadvantages: Can be difficult to interpret, especially for complicated projects.
PERT Chart vs Gantt Chart
- The PERT chart is often preferred for illustrating task dependencies.
- Gantt charts are easier to interpret in simple projects.
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In this quiz, you will explore key concepts related to project management as discussed in Chapter 5 of the course. Discover the importance of project management tools, their selection, and learn about the phases involved in managing projects effectively. Test your knowledge and enhance your understanding of project management principles.
