Project Planning and Scheduling Week 6
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What mainly distinguishes an activity from an event in project planning?

  • Events have definable start and finish points, unlike activities.
  • Activities consume time, whereas events do not. (correct)
  • Activities are always measurable while events are not.
  • Activities can be assigned to individuals, but events cannot.

    • Which characteristic is not associated with an activity?

  • It consumes resources.
  • It is measurable.
  • It has definable start and finish.
  • It is a point in time that does not consume resources. (correct)

    • Which of the following statements best describes a milestone in project planning?

  • A milestone consumes both time and resources.
  • A milestone is a point in time that does not consume time or resources. (correct)
  • A milestone marks the completion of an activity.
  • A milestone represents a significant event that consumes resources.

    • What is an essential purpose of using milestones in project scheduling?

    <p>To signify critical points in the project timeline.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following does not represent a characteristic of activities in project management?

    <p>They can occur without a start and finish.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of project management?

    <p>To ensure project activities meet requirements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a project management process?

    <p>Reviewing Process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What key aspect is included in project planning?

    <p>Estimating the cost</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is project planning deemed important?

    <p>It reduces uncertainty and improves efficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the questions that must be answered before planning a project?

    <p>What is the project timeline?</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)?

    <p>To clarify the scope of work and facilitate management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which rule ensures that all work is accounted for in a WBS?

    <p>100% rule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a criterion for the degree of detail in the WBS?

    <p>Each task should require significant overlap</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should the elements of a WBS be organized?

    <p>From top to down in a tree diagram</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following benefits does a well-prepared WBS provide?

    <p>It allows for detailed duration and cost calculation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the lowest level of a WBS comprised of?

    <p>Construction activities and deliverables</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What approach is used to represent the hierarchy of work in a WBS?

    <p>Tree diagram</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about WBS scheduling is true?

    <p>WBS helps in developing the logical sequence of activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do constraints in project management primarily signify?

    <p>Limits or restrictions on activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of constraint relates specifically to the availability of materials or equipment?

    <p>Resource availability constraints</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which schedule type is represented by a Gantt chart?

    <p>Bar chart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of constraints involves prioritization within the company?

    <p>Management driven constraints</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a type of constraint mentioned?

    <p>Technical constraints</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are targets set in project management?

    <p>To establish important deadlines and milestones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of 'dummy' activities in the Activity-On-Arrow approach?

    <p>To show dependencies between activities without consuming time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following schedules is specifically utilized for linear projects?

    <p>Linear scheduling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Project Management

    • The process of applying knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to meet project requirements.
    • Project requirements include scope, budget, schedule, quality, resources, risk, safety, and sustainability.
    • Project management processes include initiation, planning, controlling, executing, and closing.

    Project Planning

    • Involves answering questions like "What", "How", "Where", "When", "Who", "How many", and "How much".
    • Includes scheduling, team organization, resource allocation, and cost estimation.
    • Benefits:
      • Deeper exploration of project objectives.
      • Reduction of uncertainty.
      • Improved efficiency.
      • Establishing a baseline for control.

    Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

    • A hierarchical diagram illustrating the scope of work.
    • Depicts the project from top to bottom, using "parent" and "child" nodes.
    • Breaks down "physical" products, deliverables, or work packages into smaller components.
    • The highest level is the project itself, and the lowest level comprises construction activities.

    WBS Principles

    • Follows the 100% rule: All work is considered at every level.
    • No overlaps at any level.
    • WBS should result in:
      • Clearly defined outputs and deliverables for each activity.
      • Quality can be monitored through completion criteria.
      • The project is broken down to a level suitable for progress tracking.
      • Each activity is well-defined and short enough.

    Activity and Event

    • An activity is a sub-set of the project that consumes time.
    • An event is a significant outcome that does not consume time.
    • The start and finish of an activity are events.

    Milestone

    • A significant point in time that does not consume time or resources.
    • Used to indicate:
      • Accomplishment of work.
      • Important reference points.
      • Target dates set by the owner or the contractor.
      • Payment milestones.
      • Project start and completion.

    Constraints

    • A factor that limits or restricts an activity.
    • Dictates the order of activities.
    • Can affect a single activity, a group of activities, or the entire project.

    Types of Constraints

    • Physical: Construction logic, resource availability, safety requirements.
    • Financial: Cash flow, tax regulations.
    • Environmental: Restrictions and mitigations.
    • Management Driven: Prioritization of projects within the company.
    • Contractual: Phasing determined by the contract.
    • Productivity: Project efficiency.
    • Regulatory: Government regulations.

    Types of Schedules

    • Bar Chart (Gantt): Visual representation of activities and their durations.
    • Network Chart:
      • Activity on Node (AoN): Activities are represented by nodes, and arrows indicate dependencies.
      • Activity on Arrow (AoA): Activities are represented by arrows, and nodes signify events.
    • Linear Scheduling: Used for projects with a sequential progression.

    Activity On Node (AoN)

    • A network diagram where activities are represented as boxes (nodes) and dependencies as lines connecting these nodes.
    • Dummy activities represent dependencies without consuming time.
    • Events are depicted by circles.

    Bar Chart (Gantt Chart)

    • A chart that displays activities as horizontal bars.
    • The bars represent the duration of the activity.
    • Timeline is along the x-axis, and activities are listed on the y-axis.
    • Helpful for visual representation of ongoing tasks and scheduling.

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    This quiz covers the fundamental concepts of project management, including its processes, planning techniques, and the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS). Explore how project requirements are identified and managed through various stages to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

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