LO1 Understand the tools and techniques that can be used to initiate and plan solutions
Planning tools and software types 1. Identify two formal planning tools. GANTT Charts and Critical Paths are examples of formal planning tools.
2. Identify two components of a Gantt chart. The date (Along the top) and blocks to represent the time each task is allocated are examples of GANTT Chart components.
3. In a Gantt chart, milestones can be set. What tasks in the project life cycle could be identified as a milestone? The start/end date of the phases, meetings and presentations, and the client’s approvals could all be set as milestones.
4. How are concurrent tasks represented in a PERT chart? Concurrent tasks in a PERT Chart are represented by arrows that show what tasks come after on-another.
5. Explain what is meant by the critical path. The longest path and the shortest time a project can be completed in.
6. What is meant by the term ‘static product’? A static product is a “Fixed product” which says stationary and is incapable of change.
7. What are the benefits of using a visualisation diagram? The benefits of using a visualisation diagram is that : information can be quickly understood; patterns can be spotted easily; and it can be easily understood by non-specialists, meaning most can understand this chart type.
8. What are the rules for creating a flow chart? The rules for flowcharts are that : they must begin and end with “Start” and “Finish”; tasks must bel listed in rectangular boxes; and diamonds must be used for decisions with 2 outcomes.
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Cambridge National Level 1/2 Information Technologies 1