Critical Path Method (CPM) in Project Time Management
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Critical Path Method (CPM) in Project Time Management

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What is the most commonly used network analysis technique for project time management?

  • Free Float Calculation
  • Primavera
  • Critical Path Method (CPM) (correct)
  • Ms. Project

    • What is the term for the amount of time an activity may be delayed without delaying the completion date of the project?

  • Direct Costs
  • Free Float
  • Unsafe Conditions
  • Total Float (correct)

    • Which software is commonly used for automating the work required for CPM scheduling?

  • Primavera (correct)
  • Critical Path Method (CPM)
  • Free Float Calculation
  • Ms. Project

    • What does Free Float represent in CPM calculation?

    <p>The amount of time an activity may be delayed without delaying the early start time of the immediately following activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT considered a part of unsafe conditions at work?

    <p>Reduced rework</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Direct Costs in the context of occupational costs include?

    <p>Hospital, physician, and allied health services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the top internal business benefits of using BIM for construction projects for owners?

    <p>Reduce project duration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage reduction is seen in 'Reduced rework' due to using BIM for construction projects for owners?

    <p>36</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which activity in CPM calculation has the formula FF = ES - (ES + duration)?

    <p>Free Float Calculation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the amount of time an activity may be delayed without delaying the early start time of the immediately following activity?

    <p>Free Float</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which software is commonly used for automating the work required for CPM scheduling?

    <p>Primavera</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the concept behind the Critical Path Method (CPM)?

    <p>Simple arithmetic computations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Total Float represent in CPM calculation?

    <p>The amount of time an activity may be delayed without delaying the completion date of the project</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Direct Costs in the context of occupational costs include?

    <p>Hospital and physician services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the top internal business benefits of using BIM for construction projects for owners?

    <p>Reduced rework</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What represents an unsafe condition at work according to the text?

    <p>Excessive noise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT considered a part of unsafe conditions at work?

    <p>Reduced document errors and omissions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Reduce project duration' is associated with which BIM benefit for owners/contractors?

    <p>% Reduced project duration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What represents the amount of time an activity may be delayed without delaying the early start time of the immediately following activity in CPM calculation?

    <p>Free Float</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which network analysis technique is commonly used for project time management?

    <p>Critical Path Method (CPM)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the concept behind the Critical Path Method (CPM)?

    <p>Determining the longest path through the project</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following represents an unsafe condition at work according to the text?

    <p>Missing platform guardrails</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which software is commonly used for automating the work required for CPM scheduling?

    <p>Primavera</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Total Float represent in CPM calculation?

    <p>The amount of time an activity may be delayed without delaying the completion date of project</p> Signup and view all the answers

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