Project Scheduling Flashcards

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What is a project schedule?

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A project schedule is a timetable that shows the start and end dates of all project tasks, how the tasks relate to each other, and which team members or resources are responsible for delivering them. It is created during the planning stage and maintained throughout the project.

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What do project schedules do?

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Project schedules outline the time needed for tasks, establish milestones, allocate resources, act as planning, control, and communication tools, and help keep the project on track.

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List and explain the 3 main types of project schedules.

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  1. Master Project Schedule: A high-level summary highlighting key tasks and estimated durations for senior management or external stakeholders. 2. Milestone Schedule: Tracks major milestones without every task, useful for status reporting and quick progress overview. 3. Detailed Project Schedule: Tracks every project activity at an operational level, designed for the project team and managers.
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List 5 pieces of information a project schedule should include.

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  1. Deliverables: Description of the outputs created. 2. Task Description: Outcomes expected from the task. 3. Task Duration: Total time to complete the task. 4. Task Start and End Dates: When the task begins and ends. 5. Task Dependencies: Relationships between tasks.
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What are the benefits of effective project scheduling?

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Effective project scheduling contributes heavily to project success, provides a clear roadmap, manages stakeholder expectations, monitors progress, ensures accountability, clarifies task dependencies, serves as an early warning system, and reserves resources when needed.

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