Performing a Critical Path Analysis

Question 1

Elements of Schedule

Answer 1

Activity, name, duration, start/finish date, resources, time frame phases

Question 2

Tools and Techniques of Schedule Development

Answer 2

Resource Optimization (leveling, smoothing)
Data Analysis
Schedule Network Analysis
PMIS
Agile Release Planning
Leads/Lags
Schedule Compression

Question 3

Resource Optimization

Answer 3

adjust resources to optimize
use when resources are overallocated, limited availability
ex: leveling, smoothing

Question 4

Leveling

Answer 4

Resource Optimization technique for scheduling

move resources from non-critical to critical

Question 5

Smoothing

Answer 5

Resource Optimization technique for scheduling
Delaying start of a non-critical activity
Duration of activity doesn’t change

Question 6

Critical Path

Answer 6

minimal total project duration based on critical activities

shortest time in which a project can be completed

Question 7

Critical Chain Method

Answer 7

add buffers
feeding buffer- on non-critical
padding buffer- on critical

Question 8

Forward Pass

Answer 8

Method to calculate critical path
early start & early finish
earliest possible date and duration
subtract a day

Question 9

Types of Schedule Compression

Answer 9

crashing- shortening duration of activities usually by adding resources
fast tracking- performing activities in parallel, may increase risk, only if activities can overlap

Question 10

Free Float

Answer 10

how long you can delay an activity without delaying the next activity.
No total float means no free float

Question 11

Total float

Answer 11

how long can be delayed