CST Scheduling Fundamentals & Techniques 3

Question 1

In resource-constrained scheduling, which heuristic assigns resources to activities in order of their scheduled start dates?

Accepted Answer

Earliest start time rule

Answer

The earliest start time rule prioritizes resource allocation to activities with the earliest scheduled start, ensuring time-ordered assignment.

Question 2

What is the primary difference between resource leveling and resource smoothing?

Accepted Answer

Leveling may extend project duration; smoothing does not extend it beyond the critical path

Answer

Resource leveling resolves over-allocations and may delay the project end date, whereas resource smoothing only uses available float and never extends the schedule.

Question 3

Which scheduling output document identifies the planned dates for performing activities and the planned dates for meeting schedule milestones?

Accepted Answer

Schedule baseline

Answer

The schedule baseline is the approved version of the project schedule against which actual performance is measured and controlled.

Question 4

When using three-point estimating for PERT, an activity has an optimistic estimate of 4 days, most likely of 7 days, and pessimistic of 16 days. What is the PERT expected duration?

Accepted Answer

8 days

Answer

PERT expected duration = (O + 4M + P) / 6 = (4 + 28 + 16) / 6 = 48 / 6 = 8 days.

Question 5

Which document formally authorizes a project and provides the project manager with authority to apply organizational resources?

Accepted Answer

Project charter

Answer

The project charter officially authorizes the project and grants the project manager authority to use resources for project activities.

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CST Scheduling Fundamentals & Techniques 3