Basic Concepts and Formatting & Printing

What is the primary purpose of project management software?

• Writing documents

• Managing schedules and tasks

• Sending emails

• Creating spreadsheets

What should be the first step when setting up a new project?

• Entering all tasks manually

• Setting the project start date

• Assigning resources

• Printing the schedule

Which relationship type ensures that a task starts only after the previous task is completed?

• Finish-to-Start (FS)

• Start-to-Start (SS)

• Finish-to-Finish (FF)

• Start-to-Finish (SF)

What is the purpose of using lag in task scheduling?

• To delay the start of a task

• To shorten project duration

• To assign more resources

• To remove dependencies

What should be done to ensure the Gantt chart fits on one page when printing?

• Use default settings

• Adjust page scaling in print settings

Which columns are typically included when printing a project schedule?

• A) Task Name, Start Date, Finish Date

• B) Task Mode, Task Name, Duration, Start, Finish, Predecessors

• C) Task Mode, Cost, Duration, Notes

• D) Predecessors, Resources, Start Date

What is a milestone in project scheduling?

• A) A task with a specific duration

• B) A point marking a significant event in the project

• C) A task requiring multiple resources

• D) A recurring task

Why is color coding used in project scheduling?

• To make the schedule visually appealing

• To indicate different task types and categories

• To replace linking tasks

• To simplify data entry

Which project management tool gives a graphic representation of the project's timeline?

• Stakeholder matrix

• RACI matric

• Critical Path Analysis

• Gantt chart

One of the most important aspects of project management involves ____

• buying supplies.

• setting goals

• training employees.

• identifying mistakes.