GCC Project Planning & Scheduling 2

Question 1

Which scheduling technique uses probabilistic time estimates (optimistic, most likely, pessimistic) to account for uncertainty?

Accepted Answer

Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT)

Answer

PERT uses three-point estimates to calculate expected durations and model schedule uncertainty.

Question 2

A contractor discovers that two critical-path activities share the same crew. What scheduling technique resolves this conflict?

Accepted Answer

Resource leveling

Answer

Resource leveling adjusts start/finish dates to resolve resource over-allocation without changing scope.

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of a project baseline schedule?

Accepted Answer

To serve as the approved reference for measuring schedule performance

Answer

The baseline schedule is the approved plan against which actual progress is compared to measure variance.

Question 4

On a Gantt chart, a diamond symbol typically represents:

Accepted Answer

A milestone

Answer

Diamonds on Gantt charts mark milestones, which are zero-duration events signifying key project achievements.

Question 5

Which of the following BEST describes 'schedule compression' using fast-tracking?

Accepted Answer

Performing activities in parallel that were originally planned sequentially

Answer

Fast-tracking overlaps activities that would normally be done in sequence, compressing the schedule but increasing risk.

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