CFB Project Planning & Scheduling 3

Question 1

Which document formally authorizes a project and identifies the project manager's authority?

Accepted Answer

Project Charter

Answer

The project charter officially authorizes the project, names the project manager, and grants authority to apply organizational resources.

Question 2

When sequencing construction activities, a 'Finish-to-Start' (FS) dependency means:

Accepted Answer

The successor cannot start until the predecessor finishes

Answer

Finish-to-Start is the most common dependency type, requiring the predecessor activity to be complete before the successor begins.

Question 3

A field builder notes that the project's Schedule Performance Index (SPI) is 0.85. What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

The project is performing at 85% of the planned schedule rate

Answer

An SPI less than 1.0 means the project is behind schedule; 0.85 indicates only 85 cents of planned work is being accomplished per dollar of scheduled work.

Question 4

Which type of schedule shows tasks as horizontal bars along a timeline and is most commonly used for communicating progress to field crews?

Accepted Answer

Gantt Chart

Answer

Gantt charts display tasks as horizontal bars against a calendar, making them easy for field crews to read and follow.

Question 5

During project planning, a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) is used primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Decompose project scope into manageable deliverables and work packages

Answer

The WBS breaks the total project scope into smaller, manageable components, providing the foundation for scheduling, costing, and assigning work.

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CFB Project Planning & Scheduling 3