B1 – Project Planning Techniques

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What is a task list used for in a project?

• To create visual layouts

• To list all tasks with their dates and durations

• To test the interface

• To collect images

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Which of the following can a task list show?

• Dependencies between tasks

• Tasks that run at the same time

• Sub-tasks under a main task

• Milestones as symbols

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Which of these is a limitation of a task list?

• It is hard to read

• It does not show concurrent tasks

• It cannot have dates

• It can only be handwritten

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A student says, “My task list shows what I have to do and when.” This is...

• Correct

• Incorrect, task lists don’t show time

• Incorrect, task lists are only for design

• Incorrect, task lists are Gantt charts

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Which field is MOST likely to appear in a task list?

• Button styles

• Start date

• File size

• User feedback

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Why might a task list not be suitable for a large project?

• It is too visual

• It does not show task dependencies or overlapping tasks

• It can’t be typed

• It always needs specialist software

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What is a graphical description?

• A diagram showing task timings

• A sketch or drawing of what the product might look like

• A test plan

• A list of software tools

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What does a written description do?

• Explains in words what the design or interface will be like

• Shows dependencies

• Creates contingency time

• Shows milestones

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Which of the following is TRUE about diagrams/graphical descriptions from the slide?

• They contain start and end times

• They can be used to show how a product will be laid out

• They must be made in Excel

• They replace Gantt charts

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Which would be MOST suitable to show the layout of a new website?

• Gantt chart

• Graphical description/wireframe

• Task list

• Mood board only

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What is one limitation of a graphical description?

• It can’t show layout

• It does not contain task times or dates

• It cannot be understood

• It must be printed

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Written and graphical descriptions are mainly about...

• Scheduling the project

• Showing or explaining what the design will look like

• Recording user tests

• Backing up files

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What does a Gantt chart mainly show?

• Hardware requirements

• A plan of tasks over time using blocks

• Only milestones

• Only written descriptions

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Which of the following can a Gantt chart show that a task list usually cannot?

• Names of students

• Concurrent (overlapping) tasks

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What is a dependent task?

• A task that can be done at any time

• A task that must wait until another task is completed

• A task that is cancelled

• A task that is always a milestone

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What is a milestone in a Gantt chart?

• A long task

• A key point in the project, shown with a special shape

• A cancelled task

• A task without a date

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What is contingency time?

• Extra time added in case something overruns

• Time to create a mood board

• Time for teacher feedback only

• Time to install software

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Why are Gantt charts useful for UI projects?

• They show the look and feel

• They show timings, order of tasks, milestones and overlaps

• They test the UI automatically

• They replace design sketches

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Which statement is TRUE?

• Gantt charts cannot show the order of tasks

• Gantt charts are only for designers

• Gantt charts can show dependent and concurrent tasks

• Gantt charts cannot be edited

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A project needs to show “Design complete” and “Testing complete” as key check-points. Which planning tool is BEST?

• Mood board

• Gantt chart

• Mind map

• Written description

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What is the main purpose of a mood board?

• To show exact task durations

• To collect visual ideas to show the feel of the interface

• To mark attendance

• To test user feedback

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Which of the following might appear on a mood board?

• Colour palettes and font styles

• Start dates

• Dependencies

• Milestones

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Why is a mood board a “useful discussion tool” (as the slide said)?

• It lets the designer and user talk about visual style before full design

• It calculates time

• It tests navigation

• It stores passwords

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Which is a limitation of a mood board?

• It cannot include images

• It does not show project timings

• It cannot be shown to a client

• It must be handwritten

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At what stage would a mood board MOST LIKELY be used?

• After final testing

• Early design stage, before building the interface

• After publishing the website

• During hardware installation

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A student wants to agree on colours, icon styles and button shapes with the client. Which tool should they create?

• Gantt chart

• Mood board

• Task list

• Mind map

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What is placed in the centre of a mind map for a project?

• The Gantt chart

• The project target or main idea

• The milestones

• The software list

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What did the slide say about mind maps as planning tools?

• They are very detailed

• They are not a detailed planning tool but are easy to understand

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What do the branches/nodes of a mind map usually show?

• Different tasks or sub-tasks in the project

• Only the mood board

• Only the final product

• Only the start date

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Why might you use a mind map before a Gantt chart?

• To brainstorm and organise ideas first

• To add contingency time

• To show milestones

• To calculate duration

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Which of the following is a limitation of a mind map?

• It shows layout

• It doesn’t show exact timings or durations

• It can’t show sub-tasks

• It can’t be drawn

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Which tool is BEST for quickly listing everything you need to research, design, build and test?

• Mind map

• Mood board

• Gantt chart

• Written description

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Why does the slide say “decide on the most suitable software application for the planning tool”?

• Because different tools work better in different software

• Because only one software is allowed

• Because software decides the project goal

• Because software replaces planning

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Which software would be MOST suitable for creating a mood board?

• A spreadsheet

• PowerPoint or Canva

• Command prompt

• Antivirus software

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Which tool would most likely need specialist or project-planning software?

• Gantt chart

• Mood board

• Written description

• Mind map

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When choosing software for planning, which is the BEST consideration?

• Whether it looks pretty

• Whether it supports the planning tool you want to use (e.g. Gantt, mind map)

• Whether it has games

• Whether it is only online

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A student needs to show milestones and dependent tasks clearly. Which is the BEST combination?

• Word + mood board

• PowerPoint + sketch

• Project/planning software + Gantt chart

• Spreadsheet + mood board