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What is the primary focus of the Practice Standard for Scheduling?

  • Project execution
  • Financial management
  • Project management standards (correct)
  • Data collection methods

In which year was the third edition of the Practice Standard for Scheduling published?

  • 2019 (correct)
  • 2015
  • 2021
  • 2011

Which organization published the Practice Standard for Scheduling?

  • Library of Congress
  • Independent Publishers Group
  • Project Management Institute (correct)
  • National Information Standards Organization

What type of data is contained in the cataloging information of the book?

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Which of the following ISBN formats is NOT mentioned in the cataloging data?

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Which library classification code is associated with the Practice Standard for Scheduling?

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What is a requirement for reproducing content from the Practice Standard for Scheduling?

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What does the abbreviation ‘LCCN’ stand for, as seen in the cataloging data?

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What is the focus of Section 2 in the Practice Standard for Scheduling?

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Which section of the Practice Standard for Scheduling discusses good practices related to CPM scheduling?

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What is described in Section 5 of the Practice Standard for Scheduling?

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Which adaptive approach is mentioned in the Practice Standard for Scheduling?

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What does Section 4 of the Practice Standard focus on?

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What does the term 'conformance index' relate to in the Practice Standard for Scheduling?

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Which appendix provides worksheets related to conformance assessment?

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What is the primary purpose of the Practice Standard for Scheduling?

<p>To create, manage, and maintain project schedules (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does CPM primarily determine in a project schedule?

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How are early start and finish dates for project activities calculated in CPM?

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What issue may arise when building a schedule network that involves a loop?

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What constitutes an 'open end' in a project schedule?

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What type of relationships is essential for establishing a meaningful critical path in CPM?

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When using constraints in CPM, what type of conditions should they be limited to?

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In CPM, how are relationships between time-phased activities represented?

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What is the primary focus of the critical chain approach during project execution?

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What are buffers used for in the critical chain methodology?

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What does it mean if an activity in CPM is connected from its finish instead of its start?

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How does the critical chain approach differ in terms of risk management compared to the critical path method (CPM)?

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What is the consequence of consuming project buffers during the execution phase?

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What is the longest resource-leveled path through a project schedule, inclusive of buffers, referred to as?

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Why does the critical chain approach expose margins in buffers rather than hiding them in activities?

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Which of the following is NOT a defining factor of the critical chain?

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What is the primary advantage of adding time as a dimension in BIM?

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How are the project end dates defined in the critical chain approach?

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Which of the following is NOT a benefit of an integrated BIM approach?

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4D BIM modeling primarily adds which critical component to the construction process?

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How does BIM contribute to reducing construction claims?

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What is the role of a scheduling tool in project management?

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Which component is NOT part of the scheduling tool's functionality?

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Why are major companies and governments mandating the use of BIM?

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Which of the following best describes a key function of a scheduling software application?

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Which relationship types can be selected in a CPM scheduling tool?

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What is the purpose of adding lags and leads between activities in a CPM approach?

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What allows a CPM scheduling tool to record the actual progress of activities?

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Why is it essential to assign priorities to activities in a scheduling tool?

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How does a CPM scheduling tool utilize what-if analysis?

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What is the main function of a schedule model in project management?

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What role do constraints play in a CPM scheduling tool?

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What does comparing the most recent schedule model instance against a previous instance help to identify?

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Flashcards

Scheduling Practice Standard

A set of guidelines for managing project schedules.

Project Management Institute (PMI)

Organization that creates and publishes project management standards, including scheduling standards.

Practice Standard for Scheduling

A document providing guidelines for creating and managing project schedules.

Third Edition

Indicates the current version of the Practice Standard for Scheduling.

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ISBN

International Standard Book Number, used for identifying publications.

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Ordering Information

Details on how to purchase the scheduling standard.

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Copyright Information

Legal information about the ownership and usage rights of the scheduling standard.

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Library of Congress Cataloging

Information about the book's content, and classification system.

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CPM Schedule Model

A method to schedule project tasks, focusing on critical paths for completion.

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Adaptive Scheduling

Schedule approaches that adjust to changing project requirements and conditions.

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Schedule Model Principles

Underlying guidelines for creating and using schedule models, ensuring consistency and effectiveness.

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Schedule Model Good Practices

Recommended techniques and processes contributing to a well-planned and managed schedule.

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Conformance Index

A measure of how closely a CPM schedule model aligns with the prescribed standards and guidelines.

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What is the purpose of a Conformance Index?

To assess how well a CPM schedule model conforms to the Practice Standard for Scheduling, ensuring quality and consistency.

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What are the sections of the Practice Standard for Scheduling?

The Practice Standard for Scheduling is divided into 5 main sections: Introduction, Schedule Model Principles, Schedule Model Good Practices, Scheduling Components, and Conformance Index.

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Forensic Schedule Analysis

A detailed examination of a schedule, often conducted after a project is completed, to understand its effectiveness and identify potential issues.

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CPM (Critical Path Method)

A technique used to calculate the minimum project duration and identify critical activities that impact the overall project timeline.

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Forward Pass

A calculation starting from the project start date to determine the earliest possible start and finish dates for each activity.

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Backward Pass

A calculation starting from the project finish date or a specified constraint to determine the latest possible start and finish dates for each activity.

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Critical Path

The longest sequence of activities in a project network, where delaying any activity on this path will delay the entire project.

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Total Float

The amount of flexibility available for an activity's start and finish dates without affecting the project's completion date.

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Activity Logic

The relationships between project activities, defining the order in which they must be performed.

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Loop in Schedule Network

A circular path in the project network where activities return to themselves, creating an error in the schedule logic.

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Open Ends in Schedule

Activities in the project network that lack a predecessor or successor, creating gaps in the schedule logic.

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4D BIM

Building Information Modeling (BIM) that incorporates time as a fourth dimension, allowing for visualization and analysis of construction sequences over time.

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5D BIM

Building Information Modeling (BIM) that incorporates cost as a fifth dimension, enabling cost estimation and analysis alongside the 4D schedule.

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Benefits of 4D BIM

4D BIM offers various advantages like improved visualization, optimized construction scheduling, cost analysis, reduced risk, and better communication among stakeholders.

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What is a scheduling tool?

Software used to create and manage project schedules. It provides functions for defining activities, dependencies, resources, and their assignments to generate schedule models and reports.

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What is a schedule model?

A representation of the project's schedule, showing task durations, dependencies, and resource allocation for different phases of the project.

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How does a scheduling tool help?

It automates task scheduling, calculates critical paths (most crucial sequences), identifies potential delays, and helps analyze schedule performance.

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What is the platform for schedule model assembly?

The scheduling tool itself serves as the platform where the schedule model is constructed, adjusted, and analyzed.

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What is the purpose of a scheduling tool?

To create and manage project schedules effectively by providing tools for inputting and manipulating data, analyzing performance, and generating reports.

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Critical Chain Approach

A project management method that focuses on the longest resource-constrained path through a project, incorporating buffers for uncertainties and risks.

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Critical Chain

The longest path through a project schedule, considering resource limitations and including buffers to account for uncertainties.

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Buffer Management

The process of planning and managing buffers to absorb unforeseen delays and fluctuations in project activities.

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What is the difference between the critical path and the critical chain?

The critical path is the longest sequence of activities in a project, disregarding resource constraints. The critical chain, on the other hand, considers resource limitations and includes buffers, making it more realistic and adaptable to uncertainties.

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How do buffers affect project duration?

Buffers are allocated from the planned activity durations, not added to the overall project duration. They help absorb delays without extending the project timeline.

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What is the rationale behind the Critical Chain Approach?

The Critical Chain Approach recognizes that unexpected risks will often arise in projects, requiring proactive actions. It emphasizes managing resources effectively and anticipating potential delays to achieve timely project completion.

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Why is resource contention important in the Critical Chain Approach?

It recognizes that resource limitations and competing demands can significantly impact project durations and scheduling. By factoring in resource contention, the Critical Chain Approach provides a more realistic and accurate project plan.

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What are the key advantages of using the Critical Chain Approach?

The Critical Chain Approach helps to manage uncertainties, improve resource utilization, and streamline project execution. By shifting the focus from individual activity durations to the critical chain and buffer management, it enables proactive risk management and efficient project completion.

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What are the benefits of using a schedule model?

A schedule model helps you manage expectations, track progress, and identify potential risks. It fosters communication between stakeholders, making sure everyone understands the timeline and resources involved.

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How does a schedule model simulate scenarios?

By inputting project data like task durations, resource availability, and dependencies, the schedule model can simulate different timelines and outcomes. This helps you plan for contingencies and adjust your approach accordingly.

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What is a baseline schedule model?

A baseline schedule model is like a snapshot of the project plan at a specific point in time. It serves as a reference point for tracking progress and measuring variances.

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What are some key features of a scheduling tool?

A scheduling tool allows you to define task relationships, add dependencies, assign resources, and analyze potential delays. It helps you create a comprehensive and dynamic schedule.

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Dependency Relationships

A dependency relationship shows how tasks are linked. For example, 'finish-to-start' means task B can't start until task A is finished.

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Resource Allocation

Resource allocation involves assigning the right resources (people, equipment, materials) to each task, taking into account their availability.

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What-if Analysis

What-if analysis allows you to explore different scenarios by changing variables in the schedule model and observing the impact on the project timeline.

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Study Notes

Practice Standard for Scheduling

  • Third edition of a standard document for project scheduling by the Project Management Institute (PMI).
  • This document provides framework for creating, managing, and maintaining schedules in a project environment, using the Critical Path Method (CPM).

Introduction

  • Scheduling is a key element of project planning and analysis.
  • Schedule model contains logical relationships between project components (activities, resources).
  • It aims to achieve optimized project completion within the allocated timeline.
  • Key terms defined
    • Milestone: A significant point or event in the project, typically with zero duration.
    • Activity: A distinct, scheduled portion of work with a duration greater than zero.
    • Resource: Skilled personnel, equipment, supplies required for activity completion.
    • Logical relationship: Dependencies between activities or between activities and milestones.

Schedule Model Principles and Concepts

  • The practice standard defines concepts and principles of schedule models (predictive, adaptive).
  • Different project lifecycle approaches (predictive, iterative, incremental, adaptive).
  • A life cycle continuum is described, with each type falling within a range of frequency of delivery and degree of change.

Schedule Model Good Practices

  • Provides guidance for planning, developing, maintaining, communicating, and reporting on an effective schedule model.
  • Includes schedule data management plan and approach.
  • Describes components such as schedule model, instances, and presentations.
  • Discusses agile practices like Scrum and Kanban.
  • Demonstrates the use of critical path method (CPM), and emphasizes critical activities and their importance.

Scheduling Components

  • Contains components for creating and managing CPM schedule models.
  • Each component is categorized (core-required, resource-required, EVM-required).
  • Components are identified as required, conditional, or optional.
  • The document details how to use the component list and includes a list of components by category and detailed component list.

Conformance Index

  • This section outlines procedures and methods for evaluating a schedule model's conformance to the practices outlined in the standard.
  • Uses core-required (CRC), resource-required (RRC), EVM-required (ERC), and risk-required (KRC) components.
  • Includes criteria, including requirements for resource loading, earned value management, and risk management.

Appendixes

  • Contain supplementary information, including:
    • Third edition changes
    • Contributors and reviewers
    • Conformance assessment scoring table
    • Conformance assessment worksheets
    • Forensic schedule analysis
  • Provides examples to help user understand how to implement the assessments effectively.

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