Practice Activity Allocation Process (1.6) - Project Network Diagram - Construction Engineering & Management - Vol 1

Practice: Activity Allocation Process

Lesson 1.6Project Network Diagram

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Question 1.
Define float in project management.
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Think about how it relates to the start and finish times.
Question 2.
What is the critical path?
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Remember, it involves activities with zero float.
3Question 3.
What does float refer to in project management?
- The maximum duration of an activity
- The allowable delay without impacting completion
- The total duration of the project
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Think about how it relates to critical tasks.
4Question 4.
True or False: The critical path is determined by activities with the least float.
- True
- False
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Consider what zero float means.
Question 5.
A construction project requires cranes for four activities (A, B, C, D) with durations of 3, 4, 2, and 5 days respectively, and critical floats of 0, 3, 0, and 1 days. Describe the allocation process.
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Focus first on activities with zero float.
Question 6.
Explain how delays in critical activities affect the overall project timeline when resource constraints are imposed.
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What is the nature of critical paths?

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