Project Planning & Execution Flashcards

Which scheduling technique shows task dependencies and the longest path through a project?

Answer: Critical Path Method (CPM)

CPM identifies the sequence of tasks with zero float, determining the minimum project duration.

A packaging project scope creep occurs when:

Answer: Unapproved features or work are added beyond the original scope

Scope creep refers to uncontrolled expansion of project scope without adjustments to time, cost, or resources.

In packaging project management, a 'gate review' is best described as:

Answer: A formal decision point to approve continuation to the next phase

Gate reviews are structured checkpoints where stakeholders evaluate progress before authorizing the next project phase.

When creating a packaging project budget, which cost category covers equipment wear and aging over the project lifetime?

Answer: Depreciation

Depreciation accounts for the reduction in asset value over time and is included in capital cost planning.

A packaging development team is behind schedule. The project manager decides to assign additional resources to critical tasks. This technique is called:

Answer: Crashing

Crashing adds resources to shorten the duration of critical path activities, typically increasing cost.

Which document formally authorizes a packaging project and identifies the project manager?

Answer: Project charter

The project charter is the foundational document that officially initiates a project and grants authority to the project manager.

What is the primary purpose of a risk register in a packaging project?

Answer: To track identified risks, their probability, impact, and response plans

A risk register is a centralized log that captures all identified risks along with assessment data and planned responses.