Dealing with Scheduling Issues Quiz

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What must be completed before a task can begin?

All tasks not connected to it
Tasks with the shortest duration
All tasks preceding it (correct)
All tasks following it

What is the purpose of determining the critical path in project scheduling?

To know where to apply extra resources (correct)
To determine the latest possible start time for tasks
To identify tasks with float
To calculate the earliest finish times

What is the significance of float in project scheduling?

It represents non-critical tasks with some flexibility (correct)
It indicates a task with the longest duration
It denotes tasks without any leeway in scheduling
It shows the earliest possible start time for a task

What color are critical paths typically represented in?

Red (B) Signup and view all the answers

What action may be required if a manager identifies issues with maintaining the critical path?

Adjust effort, possibly by adding more resources or working overtime (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of task in project scheduling has no float?

Tasks on the critical path (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a Gannt chart in project management?

To communicate time frames to team members (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a milestone event in project scheduling terminology?

A point in time of special significance in the project (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of the Critical Path Method (CPM) over Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT)?

Determines the longest series of activities in a project (C) Signup and view all the answers

What type of projects is Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT) more suitable for?

Projects where time is a major factor (A) Signup and view all the answers

What defines an event in the context of scheduling terminology?

A specific point in time when an activity has just started or finished (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which tool is best suited for representing tasks involved in completing a given project while incorporating uncertainty?

Arrow diagram charts (Networks) (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason why scheduling issues don't work in practice?

Not enough time spent on upfront planning (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key consideration when constructing arrow diagrams according to the text?

Incorporate flexibility and avoid making it too complicated (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common issue when scheduling tasks between two fixed points in time?

Not enough resources are available at the right time (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is advised regarding the duration of tasks in arrow diagrams?

Tasks should have durations less than four to six weeks (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized when producing a workable schedule according to the text?

Incorporating flexibility and avoiding complexity (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of poor management in relation to scheduling issues?

Constant scope changes (creep) (C) Signup and view all the answers