Microsoft Project 2021 From Beginners to Advanced - Automatic Versus Manually Scheduled Tasks

The video tutorial explains the difference between automatic and manually scheduled tasks in project management. It covers how to change project options to set tasks as auto scheduled by default, and the benefits of auto scheduling, such as automatic calculation of task dates and durations. The tutorial also delves into manually scheduled tasks, where users have control over task dates and durations, and demonstrates how to manage these tasks effectively.

What is the primary difference between automatic and manually scheduled tasks?

• Manual tasks are set by default in all projects.

• Automatic tasks require manual date input.

• Automatic tasks calculate dates and durations automatically.

• Manual tasks automatically calculate dates.

What happens when you change the project options to auto-schedule tasks by default?

• Only the current project is affected.

• Tasks will require manual date input.

• New projects will have tasks auto-scheduled by default.

• All existing tasks are changed to auto-scheduled.

How do auto-scheduled tasks benefit large complex projects?

• They require less manual input for task dates.

• They prevent any changes to task durations.

• They allow for more flexible task durations.

• They automatically adjust linked task dates.

What is a key feature of auto-scheduled tasks when dealing with linked tasks?

• Linked tasks must be manually adjusted.

• Linked tasks automatically update their dates.

• Linked tasks cannot be changed.

• Linked tasks are always set to one day duration.

How can you identify a manually scheduled task in the task mode column?

• It has a pushpin icon.

• It has a calendar icon.

• It has a star icon.

• It has a clock icon.

What does a question mark in the duration field of a manually scheduled task indicate?

• The task has undefined start and finish dates.

• The task has a defined start date.

• The task is linked to another task.

• The task is completed.

What is the default start date for a manually scheduled task without a defined start date?

• The first day of the month.

• The current date.

• The project's start date.

• The end date of the previous task.