Question

Match the term with the definition.

Activities that must be completed prior to initiation of a later activity in the network.

Activities that cannot be started until previous activities have been completed.

The path through the project network with the longest duration.

A network analysis technique used to determine which path has the least amount of scheduling flexibility and will most likely determine when a project can be completed.

An event- and probability-based network analysis system generally used in projects where activities and their durations are difficult to define.

1. Predecessor

2. Successor

3. Critical path

4. Critical path method(CPM)

5. Program Evaluation & Review Technique(PERT)

Answer 1

1. Predecessor - Activities that must be completed prior to initiation of a later activity in the network.

This is the event that needs to completed before a specified event starts.

2. Successor - Activities that cannot be started until previous activities have been completed.

This is the event that takes place following predecessor activity.

3. Critical path - The path through the project network with the longest duration.

Critical path activities refers to the tasks in project that should start and end in time to end the project on schedule.

4. Critical path method(CPM) - A network analysis technique used to determine which path has the least amount of scheduling flexibility and will most likely determine when a project can be completed.

CPM refers to critical path method where shortest path is taken to plan the project.

5. Program Evaluation & Review Technique(PERT) - An event- and probability-based network analysis system generally used in projects where activities and their durations are difficult to define.

PERT refers to Program evaluation and review technique where networks are used to plan and control the project