CTB Project Management & Planning Flashcards

Which document establishes the scope, schedule, and budget baseline for a track construction project?

Answer: Project charter

The project charter formally authorizes the project and defines its scope, schedule, and budget baseline.

A critical path in a track project schedule represents:

Answer: The longest sequence of dependent tasks that determines project duration

The critical path is the longest chain of dependent activities; any delay on it directly delays project completion.

What is the purpose of a pre-construction meeting on a track project?

Answer: To align all stakeholders on plans, responsibilities, and site protocols before work starts

A pre-construction meeting ensures all parties understand the project scope, schedule, safety rules, and communication procedures before mobilization.

Float (slack) in a project schedule refers to:

Answer: The amount of time an activity can be delayed without delaying the project finish

Float is the flexibility available for non-critical activities before they impact the overall project completion date.

Which scheduling method is most commonly used on large track construction projects to identify task dependencies?

Answer: Precedence Diagramming Method (PDM)

PDM (used in CPM scheduling) shows finish-to-start and other logical relationships between activities on large projects.

A cost baseline on a track project is best described as:

Answer: The approved time-phased budget used to measure cost performance

The cost baseline is the approved, time-phased budget that serves as a reference for earned value analysis and cost control.