Time Management SOP Flashcards
Having an accurate schedule at the beginning of a project and ongoing schedule maintenance helps to: (All the above)
- Avoid claims
- Deliver the project on time
- Provide a solid basis for quantifying time impact
The CPM schedule can be used as a tool to resolve disputes. T/F
True
What CPM Scheduling graphical format is most often used with today’s computer software?
Precedence Diagram Method (PDM)
The essential elements of a CPM schedule are:
Activities, durations, logical relationships, and constraints
An activity’s duration can be based on: (All the above)
- Rate of work
- Professional judgment
- Experience
A project schedule shows that a sub-contractor can start painting the exterior of a building after the stucco has been finished. What type of activity relationship is this an example of?
Finish to Start
An activity that must be completed by a certain date will have this type of date constraint in the schedule.
Finish no later than
How is a CPM schedule different from the traditional bar or Gantt chart?
The CPM schedule shows logical relationships between activities
The overuse of constraints in a CPM schedule can diminish its overall value. T/F
True
Which term means the number of days that an activity can be delayed without delaying the end date of the project?
Total Float
Which term means the amount of time an activity can slip without impacting the early start of its successor?
Free Float
The “Critical Path” is the longest sequence of activities that controls the completion of the project. T/F
True
A concept schedule should be developed in the Pre-Design phase. T/F
True
Factors that should be considered when developing a concept schedule include the owner’s objectives, funding sources, contract type, site location, and government regulations. T/F
True
During the Procurement phase, it is important to develop language for the construction specifications related to the schedule requirements. T/F
True
