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1.5 - Allocation Criteria

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the definition of float in project management?

💡 Hint: Think about how delays impact project schedules.

Question 2 Easy

Name one key advantage of understanding the critical path.

💡 Hint: Consider the impact on project duration.

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Question 1

What is critical path in project management?

A sequence of activities that does not impact project completion
The longest path in a project network
The shortest time to complete all activities

💡 Hint: Consider what affects overall project timing.

Question 2

True or False: Float allows flexibility in scheduling activities.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about the impact of delays.

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Challenge 1 Hard

In a project where three tasks with the following characteristics need to be scheduled: Task 1: Float 1 day, duration 5 days; Task 2: Float 0 days, duration 3 days; Task 3: Float 2 days, duration 4 days. Discuss the scheduling strategy and justify your allocation based on float and duration.

💡 Hint: Prioritize based on float, then duration for efficiency.

Challenge 2 Hard

Given a project with 4 tasks where A has a latest start time of 2 days, B of 0 days, C of 5 days, and D of 4 days. Discuss how conflicts in resource allocation would be resolved.

💡 Hint: Consider using the latest start time to determine urgency.

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