12. Scheduling Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
What is time scheduling?
A
It is to set when which activity ist to be carried out.
Key to detailed plannng and monitoring of time, cost and quality
2
Q
What are prerequisites for time scheduling?
A
- phase model
- project structures (WBS, work packages)
- effort estimation
- in a first step, resources may not be taken into account
3
Q
Explain the terms free float and total float.
A
Free float:
The amount of time that an activity can be delayed without delaying the early start date of any successive activity.
Total float:
The amount of time that an activity can be delayed from its early start date without delaying the project finish date.
4
Q
Explain what the critical path is?
A
The critical path is the longest sequence of activities towards logical end points or the end of the project -> must be completed in order to finish in time.
