Analysis – Dependencies

Q1. Using the Task Details, what drives the task Relocate Walls?

This is an effort driven task. The task involves labor where electrical and network wiring are changed, and walls are pulled down and carried out of office.

Q2. How long is this project initially estimated to run?

The main project was scheduled to end on November 1, 2016, while the post movement task was to end on January 31, 2017.

Q3. Looking at the Network Diagram, is there a distinctive critical path (the red boxes)?

Yes. The post-move task tests the initial task requirements.

Q4. Are there any dependencies on summary tasks?

There are no dependencies between summary tasks, only between the detailed tasks. 

Q5. Although all of the summary tasks show row totals, the totals are calculated differently depending on the nature of the fields. How are the totals from the detail tasks reflected in the summary tasks for the fields Durations, Work and Cost?

In detail tasks individual durations, cost and work are cumulated whether the tasks overlap or not, unlike in summary tasks where overlapping sections of the tasks are counted only once. 

Q6. If you are not managing resources with Project 2013, at this point do you have a valid schedule?

The schedule is no longer valid because the dates auto-adjust.