CPA and GANTT Chart AH Business Unit 3

What is management primarily about?

• Making decisions

• Writing reports

• Hiring employees

• Selling products

Which of the following is an analytical technique used in decision making?

• Brainstorming

• Force-field analysis

• Mind mapping

• SWOT analysis

What is Critical Path Analysis (CPA) used for?

• Planning and monitoring a strategy

• Designing a building

• Cooking a meal

• Writing a book

What does CPA calculate for each activity?

• The time that will be taken

• The cost of materials

• The number of people needed

• The color scheme

Which of the following is NOT a step in CPA?

• Designing the project logo

• Identifying each of the activities needed

• Calculating the time for each activity

• Putting the activities in order

What is the duration of task E in the diagram?

• 0.5 weeks

• 1 week

• 2 weeks

• 3 weeks

What issue might arise with resources in CPA?

• They are always too expensive

• They may not be as flexible as hoped

• They are always available

• They are too numerous

How are the bars in a Gantt chart colored?

• Randomly

• As each activity is completed

• By the weather

• By the time of day

Who is responsible for the task "Cost New Equipment" in the Gantt chart?

• CEO

• All Staff

• External Supplier

• IT

Which of the following is an analytical technique mentioned in the task?

• SWOT analysis

• Force-field analysis

• PEST analysis

• Fishbone diagram