3.3.4 Critical Path Analysis Flashcards

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What is critical path analysis?

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This is when you use a network of diagrams to manage to various tasks required to complete a project.

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What is the information needed to do a critical analysis

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  • identification of all tasks necessary to implement the strategy
  • length of time each tasks take to complete
  • order tasks should be completed in
  • activities that can be complemented at the same time
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3
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What is a node

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The circle for each step

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What do lines represent within a critical path analysis?

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A straight line represents the activity and the number above the line represents the duration.

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5
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What is EST and LST

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East lie at start time

Latest start time

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Why is critical path analysis so important?

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Efficiency- shows each task and rightful place and helped prevent delays
Ensures deadlines are met
Helps minimise time spent of a task.

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What are some drawbacks if critical path analysis

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  • doesn’t take qualitative data into account
  • relies on estimations
  • Doesn’t take into account unexpected events
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