Work planning

What is the primary purpose of work planning?

• To create additional tasks
• To organise and structure tasks and resources for a goal
• To assign blame in case of project delays
• To increase project costs

Which of the following is NOT typically included in a work plan?

• Phases of the project
• The end goal of the project
• Tasks and activities
• Timescales and milestones

What are the three common phases of a project in work planning?

• Beginning, middle, end
• Pre-production, production, post-production
• Initial, middle, final
• Planning, implementation, completion

In which phase would scriptwriting and casting occur in a movie production?

• Production
• Post-production
• Pre-production
• Filming

What is a task in the context of work planning?

• A broad goal for the project
• A specific, actionable item to complete
• A review meeting
• A risk management technique

Which of the following is an example of an activity?

• Writing the first draft of a screenplay
• Filming outdoor scenes
• Hiring the project manager
• Buying equipment

What does a workflow help define?

• The number of team members
• How tasks are sequenced or completed
• How much a project will cost
• The number of milestones in a project

What is the role of timescales in a work plan?

• To assign tasks to individuals
• To define project costs
• To set start and end dates for tasks and activities
• To ensure the project is well-resourced

What do milestones help to track in a project?

• Delays
• Project scope
• Significant progress points
• Resource allocation

What is the purpose of contingencies in a work plan?

• To manage the budget
• To ensure the team finishes early
• To deal with potential risks or delays
• To minimise the number of meetings