CAPM Project Scheduling & Critical Path 4

Question 1

Which type of dependency is defined by contract requirements or the nature of the work and cannot be changed?

Accepted Answer

Mandatory dependency

Answer

Mandatory dependencies (hard logic) are inherent in the nature of the work or legally required and cannot be altered by the project team.

Question 2

A project schedule shows that Activity X has free float of 4 days. What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Activity X can be delayed 4 days without delaying the early start of any successor

Answer

Free float is the amount of time an activity can be delayed without affecting the early start of its immediate successor activities.

Question 3

Resource leveling is applied to a project schedule. What is the most likely result?

Accepted Answer

Resource conflicts are resolved but the project duration may increase

Answer

Resource leveling resolves over-allocation by delaying activities until resources are available, which often extends the overall project duration.

Question 4

Which schedule compression technique involves adding resources, such as overtime or additional personnel, to critical path activities?

Accepted Answer

Crashing

Answer

Crashing adds resources (people, equipment, overtime) to shorten activity durations on the critical path, typically at increased cost.

Question 5

What is a milestone in a project schedule?

Accepted Answer

A significant point or event in the project with zero duration

Answer

A milestone is a significant event or decision point in the schedule that has zero duration and is used to track major achievements.

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