2.3.2 Appendix - Project Management

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Which method involves defining tasks and milestones, linking tasks in sequence, and assigning time estimates for completion?

CPM

Dependency Network

Critical Path

PERT (correct)

Which method is a graphical representation of the dependency network for an entire project?

PERT (correct)

Dependency Network

Critical Path

CPM

What is the weakness of PERT?

The time estimates for completing each task are not precise (correct)

It is difficult to assign time estimates for each task

The method is not suitable for construction projects

The method is too complex to implement

Which method uses arrows or lines to graphically demonstrate the relationships between activities?

CPM Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the delay capacity in a project scheduling using CPM?

Float Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a limitation of the milestone chart method of scheduling?

It does not show relationships between activities. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of using a Gantt diagram for scheduling?

It is visually clear and easy to use. Signup and view all the answers

Which method of scheduling is commonly used for bidding and simple projects with a linear implementation?

Milestone chart Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of project schedules?

To monitor tasks until the project is complete. Signup and view all the answers

What must a project manager consider when selecting a scheduling method?

The scale and complexity of the work. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is referred to as float time in the context of project scheduling?

Tasks that can be delayed without affecting the project completion date Signup and view all the answers

In the CPM procedure, what is the purpose of determining critical paths?

To identify tasks that will affect the project completion date if delayed Signup and view all the answers

How can critical tasks be determined for projects with fewer than 100 tasks?

By graphic inspection Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of developing a network schedule in project management?

To visualize the sequence and dependencies of project tasks Signup and view all the answers

What does Illustration A-4 in the Canadian Handbook of Practice for Architects show?

The critical tasks for four two-task project examples Signup and view all the answers

Which task cannot begin until task C2 (preliminary design) is partially completed?

Task C3 Signup and view all the answers

What is the length of time required for an activity to be completed assuming all prerequisite tasks have been completed?

Optimum duration Signup and view all the answers

Which task is scheduled to extend 60 days beyond completion of all other tasks?

Task H Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the vertical arrow in the network schedule?

To show that task B cannot begin until task A is completed Signup and view all the answers

What is the additional time required to complete task B in the third example?

11 days Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The methods shown in the examples can be used to develop a network schedule.

True Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The last step in the CPM procedure is to determine the critical paths.

True Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The critical tasks are the ones that will affect the project completion date if any delay occurs.

True Signup and view all the answers

True or false: For projects with fewer than 100 tasks, the critical tasks can be determined by graphic inspection.

True Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Illustration A-4 in the Canadian Handbook of Practice for Architects shows the critical tasks for each of the four two-task project examples.

False Signup and view all the answers

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Which method involves defining tasks and milestones, linking tasks in sequence, and assigning time estimates for completion?

Which method is a graphical representation of the dependency network for an entire project?

What is the weakness of PERT?

Which method uses arrows or lines to graphically demonstrate the relationships between activities?

What is the term used to describe the delay capacity in a project scheduling using CPM?

Which of the following is a limitation of the milestone chart method of scheduling?

What is the main advantage of using a Gantt diagram for scheduling?

Which method of scheduling is commonly used for bidding and simple projects with a linear implementation?

What is the purpose of project schedules?

What must a project manager consider when selecting a scheduling method?

Which of the following is referred to as float time in the context of project scheduling?

In the CPM procedure, what is the purpose of determining critical paths?

How can critical tasks be determined for projects with fewer than 100 tasks?

What is the purpose of developing a network schedule in project management?

What does Illustration A-4 in the Canadian Handbook of Practice for Architects show?

Which task cannot begin until task C2 (preliminary design) is partially completed?

What is the length of time required for an activity to be completed assuming all prerequisite tasks have been completed?

Which task is scheduled to extend 60 days beyond completion of all other tasks?

What is the purpose of the vertical arrow in the network schedule?

What is the additional time required to complete task B in the third example?

True or false: The methods shown in the examples can be used to develop a network schedule.

True or false: The last step in the CPM procedure is to determine the critical paths.

True or false: The critical tasks are the ones that will affect the project completion date if any delay occurs.

True or false: For projects with fewer than 100 tasks, the critical tasks can be determined by graphic inspection.

True or false: Illustration A-4 in the Canadian Handbook of Practice for Architects shows the critical tasks for each of the four two-task project examples.

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2.3.2 Appendix - Project Management

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Questions and Answers

Which method involves defining tasks and milestones, linking tasks in sequence, and assigning time estimates for completion?

Which method is a graphical representation of the dependency network for an entire project?

What is the weakness of PERT?

Which method uses arrows or lines to graphically demonstrate the relationships between activities?

What is the term used to describe the delay capacity in a project scheduling using CPM?

Which of the following is a limitation of the milestone chart method of scheduling?

What is the main advantage of using a Gantt diagram for scheduling?

Which method of scheduling is commonly used for bidding and simple projects with a linear implementation?

What is the purpose of project schedules?

What must a project manager consider when selecting a scheduling method?

Which of the following is referred to as float time in the context of project scheduling?

In the CPM procedure, what is the purpose of determining critical paths?

How can critical tasks be determined for projects with fewer than 100 tasks?

What is the purpose of developing a network schedule in project management?

What does Illustration A-4 in the Canadian Handbook of Practice for Architects show?

Which task cannot begin until task C2 (preliminary design) is partially completed?

What is the length of time required for an activity to be completed assuming all prerequisite tasks have been completed?

Which task is scheduled to extend 60 days beyond completion of all other tasks?

What is the purpose of the vertical arrow in the network schedule?

What is the additional time required to complete task B in the third example?

True or false: The methods shown in the examples can be used to develop a network schedule.

True or false: The last step in the CPM procedure is to determine the critical paths.

True or false: The critical tasks are the ones that will affect the project completion date if any delay occurs.

True or false: For projects with fewer than 100 tasks, the critical tasks can be determined by graphic inspection.

True or false: Illustration A-4 in the Canadian Handbook of Practice for Architects shows the critical tasks for each of the four two-task project examples.

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