Project Planning

What is the main purpose of project planning?

• To speed up project execution

• To manage only the financial aspects of the project

• To provide a framework for execution, monitoring, and control

• To assign tasks randomly

What does the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) help with?

• Defining the scope of work in smaller, manageable work packages

• Determining project profit

• Hiring subcontractors

• Eliminating unnecessary tasks

Which of the following best describes Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)?

• A financial planning tool

• A list of tasks in random order

• A hierarchical representation of work packages and deliverables

• A construction cost estimation technique

What is an example of a deliverable in the WBS?

• The method of construction

• The estimated project budget

• A completed foundation for a building

• The contractor’s schedule

What is the first step in constructing a WBS?

• Identifying sub-activities

• Dividing the project into major objectives or components

• Assigning labor and resources

• Scheduling tasks

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a well-structured WBS?

• It gives visibility to important or risky work elements

• It provides a clear ownership of tasks

• It includes financial details of the project

• It helps in cost and schedule management

In project planning, which term describes the inherent sequence in which tasks must be performed?

• Soft logic

• Critical path

• Hard logic

• Float time

Which of the following is an example of hard logic in project planning?

• Deciding which subcontractor to hire`

• Completing the roof before laying the foundation

• Painting the walls after constructing them

• Scheduling lunch breaks for workers

What is the difference between hard logic and soft logic in project scheduling?

• Hard logic is based on physical constraints, while soft logic is based on preferences and best practices

• Hard logic is flexible, while soft logic is mandatory

• Soft logic applies only to large projects, while hard logic applies to small ones

• Soft logic is only used for budgeting, while hard logic is used for construction

What is an example of a soft logic decision in project sequencing?

• Laying the foundation before constructing the walls

• Scheduling interior painting after exterior work for better efficiency

• Pouring concrete before installing reinforcements

• Completing excavation before laying the foundation