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Project Management Using Microsoft Project

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. To switch between ____________: (Project 2010) - Use the bottom-left icon. Use the ribbon. Task mode column in entry table. File -> options -> schedule.






2. Shows logical relationship between tasks. View tab -> 'split view' section -> details checked -> More views -> Select there.






3. Appears: hr means: hour






4. Appears: emon means: Elapsed month






5. Vitally important. It shows how much time remains - which indicates whether or not tasks need to be re-planned.






6. The number of resources required to get the tasks/assignments completed.






7. Tables are made up of fields.






8. 'Start no earlier than' constraint.






9. Two tasks vying for one resource - who wins?






10. Task ribbon -> 'inspect' button-> Inspect Task. It shows more details about highlighted task - including critical predecessor task. Very useful tool. Especially when resources are over allocated.






11. Amendment to task type.






12. 1. Initiation 2. Planning 3. Execution 4. Monitoring & Control 5. Closing






13. Appears: day means: day






14. Two critical tasks - both same duration - vying for one resource - who wins?






15. A compact - matrix representation of a system or project. The approach can be used to model complex systems in systems engineering or systems analysis - and in project planning and project management.






16. Tables - charts - usage tables - and sheets.






17. Contains information relative to tasks.






18. Always preserve the number of hours to perform a task. Changing work when fixed will impact duration.






19. The acceloration of the successor task. 'Negative lag'






20. Focus on Gantt -> Format ribbon ->






21. Can be added to the ribbon - and it walks user through formatting of the gantt chart. Pretty cool.






22. Two CRITICAL tasks vying for one resource - who wins?






23. Ensuring that the successor activity does not begin until after the predecessor activity is completed is implementing a start-to-finish (SF) model. This is the most logical path to follow when planning a project. Those in project management should be






24. Network Diagrom -> Format ribbon -> format.






25. Appears: min means: minute






26. Hiding does not delete data. If you hide a column - data maintains - but to get it back - you'll need to right click - insert column.

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27. ______ link Summary Tasks.






28. Task ribbon -> 'task' -> recurring task. An easy way to schedule reccuring meetings.






29. Tasks - resources - assignments - all have dialogs. Example: resource leveling. Project information dialog very important.






30. A terminal element is the lowest element (activity or deliverable) in a WBS; it is not further subdivided. Sometimes called a 'work package' - but NOT synonymous.






31. .mpp file extension. The actual project file.






32. Work - resource - cost.






33. File -> Info -> Organizer. Access global mpt - delete views - etc. (ADD MORE)






34. Appears: emin means: Elapsed minute






35. The WBS contains 100% of the work defined by the project scope and captures all deliverables - internal - external - interim - in terms of the work to be completed - including project management.

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36. Gantt Chart -> Format -> Bar Styles segment -> format drop down. Adjust all aspects of the bars in the gantt.






37. File -> info -> Project information -> advanced properties.

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38. An 'activity' - or 'task'. The bottom 'child' task - there's nothing underneath it. If there are sub-components - or 'children' tasks below a parent task - that parent task is a SUMMARY task.






39. Function key 5. You can go directly to ID - or 'date'.






40. File -> Options -> Scheduling --> Drop down for Decimal or Percentage.






41. If '______________' isn't checked - for example - then you won't be able to set a style for critical tasks.






42. Default view in Network Diagram. Without LINK LABELS - you won't see lag time - etc. The term finish to start refers specifically to the logical relationship that exits between the activities that make up he entirety of the project in which it is det






43. It is NOT an exhaustive list of work. It is instead a comprehensive classification of project scope. Contains Sub-components - work packages (child of sub-component). Further work packages can be children of other work packages. Summary tasks are the






44. efines units.






45. The total direct and indirect costs incurred in accomplishing work on an activity during a given period.






46. The FILE name is what you see at the top of the screen - and is the raw name of the .mpp or .mpt FILE itself. The PROJECT NAME is set in the 'Properties' of the project. The project name will show up in reports - etc.






47. Finish to start - finish to finish - start to start - start to finish. All are 'at least'.






48. View -> Timeline check box. Shows timeline - but by default - nothing's on it. To add items - right click and 'add to timeline'.






49. Create file. Set up file properties. Set a start date. Set up calendars and working time.






50. U = W / D Work divided by duration.