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What is the primary purpose of determining the critical path in a project?
What is the primary purpose of determining the critical path in a project?
- To identify potential bottlenecks (correct)
- To determine the maximum duration required to complete the project
- To allocate resources efficiently
- To create a realistic project schedule
What is the main output of the Forward Pass calculation in Network Analysis?
What is the main output of the Forward Pass calculation in Network Analysis?
- Early start and finish times for each activity (correct)
- Late start and finish times for each activity
- Float or slack for each activity
- Resource allocation for each activity
Which of the following is an advantage of Network Development in project management?
Which of the following is an advantage of Network Development in project management?
- Reducing project scope
- Enhanced scheduling (correct)
- Increasing project budget
- Decreasing project team size
What is the purpose of the Float Calculation in Network Analysis?
What is the purpose of the Float Calculation in Network Analysis?
What is the benefit of Network Development in terms of project control?
What is the benefit of Network Development in terms of project control?
Which diagram type is used in CPM and represents activities as arrows?
Which diagram type is used in CPM and represents activities as arrows?
What is the first step in network development?
What is the first step in network development?
What is represented by nodes in an Activity-on-Arrow (AOA) Diagram?
What is represented by nodes in an Activity-on-Arrow (AOA) Diagram?
What is the purpose of the fourth step in network development?
What is the purpose of the fourth step in network development?
Which diagram type is used in PERT and represents activities as nodes?
Which diagram type is used in PERT and represents activities as nodes?
What is the purpose of the second step in network development?
What is the purpose of the second step in network development?
Study Notes
Network Development of PERT and CPM
Activity-on-Arrow (AOA) Diagram
- Used in CPM (Critical Path Method)
- Activities are represented by arrows
- Nodes represent events or milestones
- Each arrow has a direction, indicating the sequence of activities
- Duration of each activity is written on the arrow
Activity-on-Node (AON) Diagram
- Used in PERT (Program Evaluation and Review Technique)
- Activities are represented by nodes
- Arrows connect nodes, indicating the sequence of activities
- Each node has a duration, indicating the time required for the activity
Network Development Steps
- Define the project scope: Identify the tasks and activities required to complete the project
- Identify the dependencies: Determine the sequence of activities and their dependencies
- Create the network diagram: Draw the AOA or AON diagram, including all activities and their dependencies
- Estimate the activity durations: Assign a duration to each activity, based on the resources required and the complexity of the task
- Determine the critical path: Identify the sequence of activities that determines the minimum duration required to complete the project
Network Analysis Techniques
- Forward Pass: Calculate the early start and finish times for each activity
- Backward Pass: Calculate the late start and finish times for each activity
- Float Calculation: Calculate the slack or float for each activity, indicating the amount of time an activity can be delayed without affecting the project duration
Advantages of Network Development
- Improved project planning: Helps to identify the critical path and potential bottlenecks
- Enhanced scheduling: Enables the creation of a realistic project schedule
- Better resource allocation: Allows for the efficient allocation of resources to activities
- Increased project control: Facilitates the monitoring and control of project progress
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Description
Learn about the fundamentals of network development in PERT and CPM, including AOA and AON diagrams, network development steps, and network analysis techniques. Understand the advantages of network development in project management.
