Unit 8: Understand Schedule and Resource Optimisation

What are some key reasons scheduling is important in project management? (Select all that apply)

• It defines timelines and milestones for deliverables

• It ensures that resources are used efficiently

• It allows the project manager to avoid risk management

• It helps track project progress and stay on course

Which methods are commonly used for estimating and scheduling resources? (Select all that apply)

• Expert judgement based on previous projects

• Parametric estimating for tasks with known parameters

• Gantt charts for visualising task sequences

• Ignoring small tasks to simplify scheduling

Which techniques can be used to manage resource conflicts? (Select all that apply)

• Resource levelling to balance workload over time

• Resource smoothing to adjust resource use without altering timelines

• Extending the project scope to allocate more resources

• Prioritising critical tasks to assign limited resources effectively

What is the purpose of critical path analysis in project scheduling?

• To identify tasks that directly affect the project’s completion date

• To determine resource availability across the project

• To eliminate non-critical tasks from the project

• To finalise the project budget

Why are milestones important in project scheduling? (Select all that apply)

• They mark significant points or achievements within the project

• They help track project progress against the schedule

• They allow the elimination of non-essential tasks

• They serve as checkpoints for stakeholder reviews

How do resource optimisation techniques support project success?

• They enable efficient allocation of resources to meet project demands

• They reduce the need for project scheduling

• They allow project activities to be completed within set time and budget constraints

• They guarantee project success without risk management