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What must be completed before a task can begin?
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?
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?
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?
What color are critical paths typically represented in?
What action may be required if a manager identifies issues with maintaining the critical path?
What action may be required if a manager identifies issues with maintaining the critical path?
Which type of task in project scheduling has no float?
Which type of task in project scheduling has no float?
What is the purpose of a Gannt chart in project management?
What is the purpose of a Gannt chart in project management?
What is a milestone event in project scheduling terminology?
What is a milestone event in project scheduling terminology?
What is the main advantage of the Critical Path Method (CPM) over Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT)?
What is the main advantage of the Critical Path Method (CPM) over Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT)?
What type of projects is Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT) more suitable for?
What type of projects is Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT) more suitable for?
What defines an event in the context of scheduling terminology?
What defines an event in the context of scheduling terminology?
Which tool is best suited for representing tasks involved in completing a given project while incorporating uncertainty?
Which tool is best suited for representing tasks involved in completing a given project while incorporating uncertainty?
What is the main reason why scheduling issues don't work in practice?
What is the main reason why scheduling issues don't work in practice?
What is a key consideration when constructing arrow diagrams according to the text?
What is a key consideration when constructing arrow diagrams according to the text?
What is a common issue when scheduling tasks between two fixed points in time?
What is a common issue when scheduling tasks between two fixed points in time?
What is advised regarding the duration of tasks in arrow diagrams?
What is advised regarding the duration of tasks in arrow diagrams?
What is emphasized when producing a workable schedule according to the text?
What is emphasized when producing a workable schedule according to the text?
What is a consequence of poor management in relation to scheduling issues?
What is a consequence of poor management in relation to scheduling issues?
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