Resource Allocation and Critical Path Analysis in Project Scheduling
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What do arrows denote in the context of network rules?

  • Critical path
  • Float calculation
  • Resource allocation
  • Logical precedence (correct)

In scheduling codes, what does EF stand for?

  • Early Start
  • Late Finish
  • Early Finish (correct)
  • Late Start

What is the main purpose of determining the critical path in a project?

  • To add more people to the project
  • To identify the longest path in a project (correct)
  • To identify tasks with no float
  • To determine resource allocation

What do ES and LS signify in scheduling codes?

<p>Late Start and Early Start (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean if a task has float in a project schedule?

<p>There is extra time available for the task (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to know where the critical path is in a project?

<p>To understand where attention and effort must be focused (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when a task runs out of float?

<p>It becomes part of the critical path (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the best approach to schedule a project?

<p>Making estimates based on the actual people doing the work (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When managing projects using the CPN, why is it important to explain the network to those involved?

<p>To ensure understanding of project activities and scheduling codes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean when a task is part of the critical path?

<p>It is crucial for completing the project on time (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should team members do to avoid errors and rework due to overtime?

<p>Keep some float time in reserve (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it advised not to let people back-end a project if given too much time?

<p>To encourage working efficiently from the beginning (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To communicate time frames to team members (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the Critical Path Method (CPM) differ from the Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT)?

<p>CPM calculates probability a task will be done by a certain time while PERT doesn't (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In project scheduling terminology, what is an 'event'?

<p>A specific point in time when something has just started or just finished (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of projects is Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT) more commonly used for?

<p>Research and Development (R&amp;D) projects emphasizing time constraints (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do Gannt charts and Arrow diagram charts (Networks) have in common?

<p>Both are tools to communicate time frames to team members (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Critical Path represent in a project network?

<p>The longest series of activities through the project/network (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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