Project Planning & Scheduling Techniques Flashcards
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What does the term 'Lead' mean in the context of activity sequencing?
Answer: The acceleration of a successor activity before its predecessor is complete
Lead allows a successor activity to start early relative to its predecessor's progress, effectively compressing the schedule between those activities.
Which Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) level directly feeds into the project schedule as schedulable activities?
Answer: Work Packages
Work Packages are the lowest WBS level and are decomposed into schedule activities that can be planned, estimated, and tracked.
The 'Resource Calendar' in project scheduling is used primarily to define:
Answer: The working days, shifts, and availability of specific resources
A resource calendar identifies when specific resources are available, including working hours, holidays, and planned absences, which affects activity scheduling.
In Earned Value Management, a Schedule Performance Index (SPI) of 0.85 means:
Answer: The project is earning 85 cents of scheduled work for every dollar planned
An SPI of 0.85 indicates the project is behind schedule, earning only $0.85 of planned work for every $1.00 of work that should have been done.
Which scheduling output document shows the planned start and finish dates for each activity in a bar chart format?
Answer: Gantt Chart
A Gantt Chart (bar chart) displays each activity as a horizontal bar aligned to a calendar timescale, showing planned start, duration, and finish.
When performing 'What-If Scenario Analysis' in scheduling, the planner typically:
Answer: Models alternative scenarios to evaluate the impact of risks or changes
What-if scenario analysis evaluates the effect of various situations (e.g., resource loss, activity delays) on the schedule without changing the baseline.
A Mandatory Dependency (Hard Logic) in project scheduling is best described as:
Answer: An inherent dependency that cannot be changed due to physical or contractual constraints
Mandatory dependencies are inherent in the nature of the work (e.g., concrete must cure before loading) and cannot be altered regardless of resources.