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Tasks, dependencies and schedules

A unit of work with a defined outcome.

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Prerequisites

No prior project-management course required.

Study notes

Task

A unit of work with a defined outcome.

Dependency

A relationship where one task relies on another condition or task.

Milestone

A significant checkpoint or event rather than a duration of work.

Critical path

The sequence of dependent activities determining the shortest possible project duration under the model.

Worked examples

Which term best matches this description: A unit of work with a defined outcome.

Task is the matching concept in this lesson.

Task

Which term best matches this description: A relationship where one task relies on another condition or task.

Dependency is the matching concept in this lesson.

Dependency

Check your understanding

  1. Which concept would you apply first in a situation where a significant checkpoint or event rather than a duration of work.

    1. Milestone
    2. Dependency
    3. Critical path
    4. Task

  2. Name the concept described as: The sequence of dependent activities determining the shortest possible project duration under the model.

  3. Which statement about Task is most accurate?

    1. A unit of work with a defined outcome.
    2. A relationship where one task relies on another condition or task.
    3. The sequence of dependent activities determining the shortest possible project duration under the model.
    4. A significant checkpoint or event rather than a duration of work.

  4. Explain one important difference between Task and Dependency.

Answers and marking guidance

Answers and marking notes
  1. Milestone

    The scenario directly calls for Milestone.

  2. Critical path

    The intended concept is Critical path.

  3. A unit of work with a defined outcome.

    The definition in the lesson notes gives the required condition.

  4. Task: A unit of work with a defined outcome. Dependency: A relationship where one task relies on another condition or task.

    Credit a clear distinction using both definitions and an appropriate example if supplied.

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