CDT Project Planning & Scheduling 2

Question 1

Which scheduling technique uses a network diagram to identify the longest path through a project?

Accepted Answer

Critical Path Method (CPM)

Answer

CPM identifies the critical path — the longest sequence of dependent tasks — which determines the minimum project duration.

Question 2

A drafting technician discovers that two major drawing sets are due on the same date but require the same reviewer. What scheduling technique addresses this conflict?

Accepted Answer

Resource leveling

Answer

Resource leveling adjusts task start/finish dates to resolve over-allocation of a shared resource without changing scope.

Question 3

In a project schedule, 'float' (or slack) refers to:

Accepted Answer

Time a task can be delayed without delaying the project end date

Answer

Float is the amount of time an activity can be delayed from its early start without affecting the project completion date.

Question 4

When a project manager compresses a schedule by overlapping tasks that would normally be done sequentially, this technique is called:

Accepted Answer

Fast-tracking

Answer

Fast-tracking overlaps phases or tasks in parallel to shorten the schedule, accepting increased risk of rework.

Question 5

A WBS (Work Breakdown Structure) in a drafting project is best described as:

Accepted Answer

A hierarchical decomposition of the total scope into manageable components

Answer

A WBS decomposes the project scope into smaller, manageable deliverables organized hierarchically.

(CDT) Certified Drafting Technician Practice Test

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CDT Project Planning & Scheduling 2