Understanding Lead Time and Lag Time in Project Management

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What does lead time allow in a project schedule?

Back

Starting the next activity earlier

Front

Which type of task dependency does lead time apply to?

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Finish to Start

Front

Can lag time affect all types of task dependencies?

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Yes

Front

In the provided example, how many days does the photo editing start after the photoshoot begins?

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1 day

Front

What is the total duration of the project when using lead time in the photoshoot and editing example?

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7 days

Front

What is the purpose of the 5-day lag in the house frame construction example?

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To allow the concrete foundation to set

Front

How long is the lag time in the house frame construction example?

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5 days