CAC Project Management and Planning Flashcards

What is a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and how is it used in acceptance project planning?

Answer: A hierarchical decomposition of project deliverables that organizes and defines the total scope of work

A WBS breaks the project into manageable components, enabling accurate scheduling, cost estimation, and assignment of acceptance responsibilities.

In project scheduling, what does the critical path represent?

Answer: The longest sequence of dependent tasks that determines the minimum project duration

The critical path is the longest sequence of tasks with zero float; any delay on this path directly delays the project completion date.

What is the purpose of an Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) in acceptance project management?

Answer: To document what, when, how, and by whom inspections and tests will be performed throughout the project

An ITP provides a planned, structured framework that aligns inspection and test activities with project phases, deliverables, and contractual requirements.

What does a RACI matrix define in project management?

Answer: Who is Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, and Informed for each task or decision

A RACI matrix clarifies roles and responsibilities by defining which stakeholders are Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, or Informed for every project activity.

When managing an acceptance project, what is a 'milestone' used for?

Answer: To mark a significant event or point of progress that signals completion of a major phase or deliverable

Milestones are zero-duration schedule markers representing key achievements, used to monitor progress and trigger go/no-go decisions.

What is Earned Value Management (EVM) primarily used to assess in a project?

Answer: Combined schedule and cost performance against the project baseline

EVM integrates scope, schedule, and cost data to provide objective measures of project performance and forecast completion trends.