3 - Time Planning and Network Analyses Flashcards
What does WBS stand for and what is it’s purpose?
Work breakdown structure
Used to created a linked hierarchial series of activities that are manageable.
What different types of work breakdown structures can you get?
- Activity
- Functional
- Physical
What are the best two types of graphical illustration for project management?
Gantt Chart and Network Diagrams
What are the limitations of Gantt charts?
Only useful at low compexity
What are the two types of network diagram?
Activity on Node (Best)
Activity on Arrow
What are the advantages of using AoN Network Diagrams?
- Considers activites from the WBS directly
- In logical sequence with durations and dependancies
What are the 4 different types of dependancy?
Finish-Finish
Finish-Start
Start-Finish
Start-Start
What is the critical path?
The critical path is the path through the dependent activities that takes the longest.
What is the float?
Latest start time - Earliest Start time
Revise Network Diagrams and CPA…
Revise Network Diagrams and CPA…
What 4 aspect must be taken into account when scheduling?
- The network logic
- The time estimates
- The resource capability
- The resource capacity
What are the problems with estimates?
Innapropriate use of them (they become set targets)
Innapropriate data used for them
Used out of context
What does TOC stand for?
The theory of constraint (using contraints to benefit you)
