Project Management Unit 3

An activity:

• is the result of completing one or more schedules

• is a distinct, scheduled portion of work performed during the course of a project

• is always on the critical path

• is the combination of all scheduled events that define a project

Scheduling is:

• the conversion of a project action plan into an operating timetable

• the graphical representation of the logical relationships among the project activities and events

• the path through the project where, if any activity is delayed, the project is delayed

• the management tool to guide the project manager and the team in planning their work

The top-down approach for estimating resources works well when:

• faced with a brand new, first-of-its-kind project

• the work from above will flow to the lower levels

• it has a clearly defined scope

• the project manager can contemplate all details up front without detail

The bottom-up approach for estimating resources works well when:

• there is not a lot of data to work with

• you do not have a lot of time

• the whole team can participate and contribute

• it is difficult to determine the logical sequence of the tasks

In estimating the resources, why is it advisable to review resource availability?

• Some of the needed project resources might not be present in your company.

• Executives may want all work done inside the company to protect trade secrets.

• Union contracts require special holidays.

• Equipment may be better to purchase than rent.

Network logic diagrams in project management are a visual representation of a project's

• budget.

• technical requirements.

• schedule.

• scope.

Activity lists, with their durations, can be shown on a

• Gantt chart.

• calendar.

• daily report.

• spreadsheet.

In traditional, plan-based methodologies, time and budgets are

• variable.

• fixed.

• not defined.

• unlimited.

In traditional, plan-based methodologies, requirements are

• flexible.

• optional.

• fixed.

• not defined.

When should you use traditional, plan-based methods?

• When risks can be identified

• When seeking to increase the odds for promotion

• When providing the tools and techniques for the team to enjoy their work

• When keeping the customers satisfied with their new systems