CST Software & Tools for Scheduling 3

Question 1

In Primavera P6, which scheduling option controls whether a project is scheduled from its planned start date or its data date?

Accepted Answer

Schedule From: Project Planned Start or Data Date

Answer

P6 allows users to choose whether to schedule from the Project Planned Start or the Data Date in the Schedule Options dialog.

Question 2

Which field in Microsoft Project stores the original planned duration before any changes are made?

Accepted Answer

Baseline Duration

Answer

Baseline Duration captures the planned duration at the time the baseline was set, allowing comparison against current duration.

Question 3

What does the 'Progress Spotlight' feature in Primavera P6 highlight?

Accepted Answer

Activities that should have started or finished since the last update

Answer

Progress Spotlight highlights activities whose planned dates fall within the spotlight range, helping schedulers identify what should have progressed since the last update.

Question 4

In scheduling software, 'Lag' on a Finish-to-Start relationship means:

Accepted Answer

A waiting period is added between the predecessor's finish and the successor's start

Answer

Lag adds a delay after the predecessor activity finishes before the successor activity can begin.

Question 5

Which scheduling software report is most useful for identifying activities that have no predecessor or successor relationships?

Accepted Answer

Schedule Log / Error Report

Answer

The Schedule Log or Error Report flags open-ended activities that lack predecessors or successors, which can distort the critical path.

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CST Software & Tools for Scheduling 3