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Project Planning & Scheduling Flashcards

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  1. When creating a project schedule, what is the purpose of identifying the critical path?

    Answer: To determine the longest sequence of dependent tasks that dictates project duration

    The critical path identifies the longest sequence of dependent tasks, meaning any delay on it directly delays project completion.

  2. A client requests that a deck addition be completed before their July 4th party. What scheduling technique best communicates daily progress targets to the crew?

    Answer: A Gantt chart with milestone markers

    A Gantt chart visually displays tasks, durations, and milestones on a timeline, making daily progress targets clear to the crew.

  3. Which document formally establishes the agreed-upon scope of work, timeline, and payment terms before a project begins?

    Answer: Written contract

    A written contract establishes scope, timeline, and payment terms and protects both the contractor and the client legally.

  4. During pre-construction planning, a lead carpenter discovers the project requires an engineering stamp for a load-bearing beam removal. What is the correct next step?

    Answer: Hire a structural engineer before pulling the permit

    A structural engineer must review and stamp drawings before a permit for load-bearing work can be issued.

  5. What does 'float' (slack) mean in project scheduling?

    Answer: The amount of time a task can be delayed without delaying the overall project

    Float is the amount of time a non-critical task can be delayed without impacting the project's finish date.

  6. A remodeling project is behind schedule due to a subcontractor delay. What is the most effective first action for the lead carpenter to take?

    Answer: Reassess the schedule, identify impacts, and notify the client with a revised timeline

    Reassessing impacts and communicating a revised timeline to the client maintains trust and allows informed decision-making.

  7. Which scheduling method links tasks so that Task B cannot begin until Task A is fully complete?

    Answer: Finish-to-Start (FS) dependency

    A Finish-to-Start dependency means the successor task cannot begin until the predecessor task is finished.