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  1. In Primavera P6, which scheduling option controls whether a project is scheduled from its planned start date or its data date?

    Answer: Schedule From: Project Planned Start or Data Date

    P6 allows users to choose whether to schedule from the Project Planned Start or the Data Date in the Schedule Options dialog.

  2. Which field in Microsoft Project stores the original planned duration before any changes are made?

    Answer: Baseline Duration

    Baseline Duration captures the planned duration at the time the baseline was set, allowing comparison against current duration.

  3. What does the 'Progress Spotlight' feature in Primavera P6 highlight?

    Answer: Activities that should have started or finished since the last update

    Progress Spotlight highlights activities whose planned dates fall within the spotlight range, helping schedulers identify what should have progressed since the last update.

  4. In scheduling software, 'Lag' on a Finish-to-Start relationship means:

    Answer: A waiting period is added between the predecessor's finish and the successor's start

    Lag adds a delay after the predecessor activity finishes before the successor activity can begin.

  5. Which scheduling software report is most useful for identifying activities that have no predecessor or successor relationships?

    Answer: Schedule Log / Error Report

    The Schedule Log or Error Report flags open-ended activities that lack predecessors or successors, which can distort the critical path.

  6. In Microsoft Project, what does 'Work' represent on a task with assigned resources?

    Answer: The total labor hours required to complete the task

    Work is the total effort in person-hours that assigned resources must contribute to complete the task, separate from the task's duration.

  7. What is the function of the 'Reflect' option in Primavera P6 when applying actuals?

    Answer: It applies actual data from a copy of the project back to the original without overwriting other edits

    Reflect allows field teams to update a copy of the project and then selectively merge those actuals back to the master schedule.