CCS Project Planning & Scheduling 2

Question 1

Which scheduling method uses arrow diagrams where activities are represented on arrows and nodes represent events?

Accepted Answer

Arrow Diagramming Method (ADM)

Answer

Arrow Diagramming Method (ADM), also called Activity-on-Arrow (AOA), represents activities on arrows with nodes as events.

Question 2

In construction scheduling, what does 'float' or 'slack' represent?

Accepted Answer

The amount of time an activity can be delayed without delaying the project completion

Answer

Float (or slack) is the amount of time an activity can be delayed without affecting the overall project completion date.

Question 3

A construction specifier is reviewing a project schedule and notices the critical path has changed after a subcontractor delay. What is the term for this new critical path?

Accepted Answer

Near-critical path

Answer

A near-critical path has very little float and can become the critical path if further delays occur on those activities.

Question 4

Which document establishes the agreed-upon project schedule baseline against which actual progress is measured?

Accepted Answer

Approved baseline schedule

Answer

The approved baseline schedule is the formally agreed-upon schedule that serves as the benchmark for measuring project performance.

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of a construction project's 'look-ahead schedule'?

Accepted Answer

To provide a short-term detailed plan for upcoming work over the next 2-6 weeks

Answer

A look-ahead schedule provides a detailed short-term view (typically 2-6 weeks) to coordinate immediate upcoming work and resources.

(CCS) Certified Construction Specifier Practice Test

(CCS) Certified Construction Specifier Practice Test

CCS Project Planning & Scheduling 2