Microsoft Project 2021 From Beginners to Advanced - Outline Numbering and WBS Codes

The video tutorial explains the use of outline numbering and WBS codes in project management, using a house build project as an example. It covers the basics of outline numbering, its benefits, and challenges, especially when dealing with changes in project tasks. The tutorial then introduces WBS codes, their origin, and how they provide a more stable task identification system. It concludes with a guide on customizing WBS codes to suit specific project needs.

What is the primary purpose of outline numbering in a project?

• To provide a unique identifier for each task

• To make the project look more organized

• To assign tasks to different team members

• To ensure tasks are completed in order

How does Project 2021 handle changes in the project schedule?

• It deletes all outline numbers

• It locks the outline numbers to prevent changes

• It automatically updates outline numbers

• It requires manual updates to outline numbers

What is a potential drawback of using outline numbers?

• They are not recognized by Project 2021

• They are too complex to understand

• They change with schedule modifications

• They cannot be used for large projects

Where did WBS codes originally come from?

• Government and military work

• Corporate business projects

• Educational institutions

• Non-profit organizations

What is a key feature of WBS codes compared to outline numbers?

• They are automatically generated by Project 2021

• They are only used in small projects

• They are fixed and travel with their task

• They are more flexible and change frequently

What is the first step in customizing WBS codes?

• Defining the project code prefix

• Selecting the numbering system

• Choosing the separator for levels

• Setting the length of each level

Why is it important to verify the uniqueness of WBS codes?

• To ensure they are easy to remember

• To prevent duplication across tasks

• To make them compatible with outline numbers

• To align with international standards

What separator is used between the first and second level in the customized WBS code example?

• A comma (,)

• A dot (.)

• A slash (/)

• A dash (-)

What is the purpose of the project code prefix in WBS codes?

• To indicate the task's priority

• To identify the project the codes belong to

• To assign tasks to team members

• To show the task's completion status

What happens when a new task is added to the schedule with WBS codes?

• The WBS codes are reset

• The task is not assigned a WBS code

• A new WBS code is generated for the task

• The existing WBS codes are deleted