Project Management Quiz on Gantt charts

What is a Gantt chart?

• A timeline that is used as a project management tool to illustrate how the project will run

• A map of how you will complete a project

• A table that shows what each task looks like

• A project management tool

What is meant by concurrent tasks?

• Only one task can be done at a time

• The task is linked to another task

• The tasks need to be done in a certain order

• 2 or more tasks can be carried out at the same time

What do we mean by task dependencies?

• Tasks that can be done at any time

• Tasks that are not related to each other

• Tasks that must be completed in a specific order

• Tasks that are optional

What is contingency time?

• Additional time allocated for unexpected events

• 2 or more tasks can be carried out at the same time

• When a task is influenced by another task

• Each task is on its own

What is an advantage of a Gantt Chart?

• Task time is estimated so the plan may be unrealistic

• Tasks are shown against a time scale

• It is used to manage a project

• Tasks are influenced by another task

What is a disadvantage of a Gantt chart?

• Can show estimated time schedule

• Tasks are shown against a time scale

• Task time is estimated so the plan may be unrealistic

• Resources for each task can be shown

What does a Gantt chart show tasks against?

• A list of resources

• A time scale

• A budget plan

• A project summary

Which of the following is a benefit of using a Gantt chart?

• It provides a detailed project budget

• It shows estimated time schedules

• It eliminates the need for project meetings

• It guarantees project success