Practice Activity Allocation Process - 1.6 | 4. Project Network Diagram | Construction Engineering & Management - Vol 1
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Activity Allocation Process

1.6 - Activity Allocation Process

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

Define float in project management.

💡 Hint: Think about how it relates to the start and finish times.

Question 2 Easy

What is the critical path?

💡 Hint: Remember, it involves activities with zero float.

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Question 1

What does float refer to in project management?

The maximum duration of an activity
The allowable delay without impacting completion
The total duration of the project

💡 Hint: Think about how it relates to critical tasks.

Question 2

True or False: The critical path is determined by activities with the least float.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider what zero float means.

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Challenge 1 Hard

A construction project requires cranes for four activities (A, B, C, D) with durations of 3, 4, 2, and 5 days respectively, and critical floats of 0, 3, 0, and 1 days. Describe the allocation process.

💡 Hint: Focus first on activities with zero float.

Challenge 2 Hard

Explain how delays in critical activities affect the overall project timeline when resource constraints are imposed.

💡 Hint: What is the nature of critical paths?

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