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Critical Path Method Flashcards

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  1. A project scheduler is analyzing a network and finds that Activity X has Free Float of 0 but Total Float of 5 days. What does this mean?

    Answer: Delaying Activity X will not delay its successor but could delay the project

    Zero free float means any delay impacts the next activity, but positive total float means the project end date is not immediately threatened.

  2. When using CPM, which output is MOST useful for identifying where to apply schedule compression effort?

    Answer: Network diagram with float values

    A network diagram displaying float values clearly shows which activities are on the critical path (zero float) and where compression will shorten the schedule.

  3. In Activity-on-Node (AON) notation, which of the following represents a dependency relationship?

    Answer: An arrow connecting two activity boxes

    In AON (Precedence Diagramming Method), boxes represent activities and arrows between boxes represent logical dependencies.

  4. A project has a planned duration of 90 days. After crashing two critical path activities, the duration drops to 82 days at a cost of $4,000. What is the crash cost per day?

    Answer: $500

    Crash cost per day = Total crash cost ÷ Days saved = $4,000 ÷ 8 = $500 per day.

  5. Which statement best describes 'float consumption' during project execution?

    Answer: Actual delays on non-critical activities reduce available float

    As non-critical activities experience delays, their float is consumed, potentially making them critical or creating negative float.

  6. A project scheduler is told to 'level resources' on the schedule. How does resource leveling typically affect the critical path?

    Answer: It may extend the critical path due to resource constraints

    Resource leveling resolves over-allocations by delaying activities, which can lengthen the critical path and extend the project end date.

  7. Which CPM concept describes the longest path through the network when considering both duration and imposed constraints?

    Answer: Critical path

    The critical path remains the longest path through the network; imposed date constraints can create negative float but do not change this definition.