Practice Allocation Criteria (1.5) - Project Network Diagram - Construction Engineering & Management - Vol 1

Practice: Allocation Criteria

Lesson 1.5Project Network Diagram

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Question 1.
What is the definition of float in project management?
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Think about how delays impact project schedules.
Question 2.
Name one key advantage of understanding the critical path.
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Consider the impact on project duration.
3Question 3.
What is critical path in project management?
- A sequence of activities that does not impact project completion
- The longest path in a project network
- The shortest time to complete all activities
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Consider what affects overall project timing.
4Question 4.
True or False: Float allows flexibility in scheduling activities.
- True
- False
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Think about the impact of delays.
Question 5.
In a project where three tasks with the following characteristics need to be scheduled: Task 1: Float 1 day, duration 5 days; Task 2: Float 0 days, duration 3 days; Task 3: Float 2 days, duration 4 days. Discuss the scheduling strategy and justify your allocation based on float and duration.
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Prioritize based on float, then duration for efficiency.
Question 6.
Given a project with 4 tasks where A has a latest start time of 2 days, B of 0 days, C of 5 days, and D of 4 days. Discuss how conflicts in resource allocation would be resolved.
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Consider using the latest start time to determine urgency.

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