1.6 - Given a scenario, execute and develop project schedules

Question 1

WBS

Answer 1

• logical group of project deliverables arranged in a hierarchical structure
• defines the total scope of work required to complete a project

Question 2

Work Package (WBS)

Answer 2

• smallest, most granular deliverable represented in WBS

- work package must describe a deliverable that can be scheduled, budgeted, and assigned

Question 3

WBS Dictionary (WBS)

Answer 3

• supporting document containing details about each element in the WBS
• may contain description of work, code of accounts identification, milestones, contract information, cost, quality requirements, resource requirements, time estimates, resource information for performance

Question 4

Decomposition (WBS)

Answer 4

• technique for creating WBS by subdiving project work to the work package level
• analysis of scope statement will help identify project work

Question 5

Code of Accounts (WBS)

Answer 5

• any system used for numbering elements in WBS

- allows PMs to easily track single WBS components, helpful in areas of performance, reporting, costing

Question 6

Scheduling Activities (Order)

Answer 6

1. Determine tasks
2. Determine task start/end dates
3. Determine activity durations
4. Determine Milestones
5. Set predecessors
6. Set dependencies
7. Sequence tasks
8. Prioritize tasks
9. Determine the critical path
10. Allocate resources

Question 7

Post Scheduling Activities (Order)

Answer 7

1. Set baseline
2. Set quality gates
3. Set governance gates
4. Client sign-off
5. Management approval
6. Legislative approval