Microsoft Project 2021 From Beginners to Advanced - Use Task Inspector to Identify Issues

The video tutorial explains how to use the task inspector to identify and resolve scheduling conflicts in project management. It covers identifying over-allocated resources, using the task inspector to view issues, and taking actions to resolve conflicts, such as rescheduling tasks or reallocating resources. The tutorial also discusses managing task dependencies and the options available to address over-allocation, ensuring efficient resource management.

What is the primary function of the task inspector in project management?

• To assign tasks to team members

• To create new tasks

• To identify and resolve scheduling conflicts

• To delete unnecessary tasks

Which of the following is NOT an option provided by the task inspector to resolve over-allocated resources?

• View over-allocated resources in Team Planner

• Increase the task duration

• Assign a different resource

• Reschedule to the next available date

What happens when a task is rescheduled to the next available time for a resource?

• The task is split

• The task is duplicated

• The task is deleted

• The task is completed immediately

Why might a task be split during rescheduling?

• To reduce the task's complexity

• To allow multiple resources to work simultaneously

• To accommodate resource availability

• To increase the task's priority

What should you consider when managing scheduling errors?

• The cost of the project

• The availability of resources

• The color of the task icons

• The number of tasks in the project