Management of Schedule: Sequence activities

Question 1

What are the five stages of sequencing activities?

Answer 1

1. Develop the Project Network Diagram (PND) (make reference to activity list)
2. Very large! Use MS Project to detect errors
3. Dependency determination and integration (between predecessor and successor activities) most will be FS!
4. Implement leads and lags where appropriate
5. Verify breakdown by examining logic (most will be FS, look at special cases)

Question 2

What are the four different dependencies and an example of each?

Answer 2

FS - Finish to start - Formwork and concrete pouring
FF - Finish to finish - Roof finishing and interior finishing
SS - Start to start - Excavation and foundation pouring
SF - Start to finish

Question 3

What are the 4 different types of dependencies and an example of each? (Words)

Answer 3

1. Mandatory dependencies - hard logic (foundations come first)
2. Discretionary dependencies - Opinion (project management team)
3. External dependencies - Non-project activities (environmental hearing)
4. Internal dependencies - piece of equipment being used by other team

Question 4

What is the output of the sequence activities process and what might need to be done?

Answer 4

PND (check and modify if necessary)

Question 5

What should you make reference to before sequencing activities? (Clue: Outputs of define activities)

Answer 5

1. Activity list
2. Activity attributes
3. Milestone list