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?

Late Start and Early Start (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

What happens when a task runs out of float?

It becomes part of the critical path (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the best approach to schedule a project?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Keep some float time in reserve (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

To encourage working efficiently from the beginning (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Research and Development (R&D) projects emphasizing time constraints (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What does the Critical Path represent in a project network?

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