Critical Path Analysis Flashcards
1
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Critical path analysis
A
- application of network analysis to the management of a project comprising several activities or tasks
- need to know duration of each activity and immediate predecessors
2
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On forward passes
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On the left hand box, take the larger choice
3
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On the backward pass
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On the right side, choose smaller choice
4
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Total float =
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Late finish - early start - duration
5
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Independent float =
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Early finish - late start - duration
6
Q
Interfering float =
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Total float - independent float
7
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Cascade diagrams
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- bottom lane = critical path weighted
- if more than one critical path just slap them directly on top
The rest - early start time - early end - late end. On top
8
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Resource histogram:
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Use the cascade chart to count the number of workers needed on each day
Y axis = number of workers
X axis = days
9
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Why use critical path analysis?
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Allow project managers to handle complex and time sensitive operations, and organise scheduling of workers and days
