Project Management & Documentation Flashcards

Which type of dependency between tasks means Task B cannot start until Task A finishes?

Answer: Finish-to-Start (FS)

A Finish-to-Start dependency means the predecessor task must complete before the successor task can begin.

An engineering technician is asked to perform a 'punch list' walk-through. What project phase does this typically occur in?

Answer: Project closeout

A punch list identifies remaining deficiencies or incomplete items during project closeout before final acceptance.

What does a RACI matrix define in a project?

Answer: Roles and responsibilities for project tasks

A RACI matrix defines who is Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, and Informed for each task or decision in a project.

Which document establishes the approved version of the project schedule used as a reference for measuring performance?

Answer: Schedule baseline

The schedule baseline is the approved version of the project schedule against which actual performance is measured.

What does 'lag' mean in the context of project scheduling?

Answer: A delay added between the end of one task and start of the next

Lag is a waiting period between the end of a predecessor task and the start of a successor task, causing a deliberate delay.

In engineering project documentation, which report format provides a brief snapshot of project status including scope, schedule, cost, and risk?

Answer: Status report

A status report summarizes the current state of the project across key performance areas for stakeholder communication.

What is the purpose of configuration management in engineering projects?

Answer: To control changes to project deliverables and maintain documentation integrity

Configuration management ensures that changes to project deliverables are systematically tracked and controlled to maintain integrity.