Schedule Optimization Techniques Quiz

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What is the main purpose of establishing the goals and objectives in the planning and scheduling process?

To determine activity durations accurately

To allocate more resources for faster completion

To optimize the schedule for fast-tracking

To identify project activities clearly (correct)

Which technique involves re-sequencing critical activities to be performed simultaneously without additional resources but with high risks?

Crashing

Optimization

Fast-track (correct)

Work breakdown structure

In project scheduling, what does 'Crashing' specifically refer to?

Optimizing the schedule for fast-tracking

Allocating more resources to speed up without changing the sequence (correct)

Re-sequencing activities with high risk

Identifying project activities clearly

When considering 'Procurement' in project scheduling, which aspect is primarily focused on?

Equipment acquisition Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation 'WBS' stand for in project management?

Work Breakdown Structure Signup and view all the answers

Which step in the planning and scheduling process involves performings schedule calculations using the Critical Path Method?

Performing schedule calculations Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of establishing the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) in project management?

To identify project activities and break them down into smaller, manageable components Signup and view all the answers

What does Total Float (TF) represent in project scheduling?

The amount of time an activity can be delayed without impacting project completion date Signup and view all the answers

Which step in the Planning & Scheduling Process involves determining activity durations?

Performing schedule calculations Signup and view all the answers

When an activity has zero Total Float (TF), what does this indicate?

The activity is on the critical path and any delay will impact the project timeline Signup and view all the answers

In project scheduling, what is the purpose of monitoring and controlling the schedule?

To ensure that the project stays on track and adjustments are made as needed Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of determining the Critical Path in a project schedule?

To identify the shortest time possible to complete the project Signup and view all the answers

In a Precedence Network Diagram, what does Total Float represent?

The amount of time an activity can be delayed from its Early Start before impacting project completion Signup and view all the answers

What type of network diagram is commonly used to illustrate activities in a project schedule today?

Precedence Network Diagram (Activity-On-Node) Signup and view all the answers

What is the critical aspect of activities on the Critical Path in a project schedule?

They have dependencies that, if delayed, will extend the total project duration Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between nodes and activities in a network diagram?

Each node represents a specific type of activity Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to calculate Float for each activity in a project schedule?

To determine which activities can be delayed without affecting other activities Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Immediately Preceding Activities (IPA) in a Precedence Network Diagram?

To define dependencies between activities based on their sequence Signup and view all the answers

In a Precedence Network Diagram, what does Free Float represent?

The amount of time an activity can be delayed without affecting other activities Signup and view all the answers

"Finish-to-Start" is an example of what type of relationship between activities in a network diagram?

"Start-to-Finish" Signup and view all the answers