Answers C and D are incorrect because they are not real diagramming methods. Answer B is incorrect because the arrow diagramming method (ADM) only allows for finish-to-start dependencies. PDM is often used in critical path methodology (CPM). The precedence diagramming method (PDM), also called activity-on-node (AON) diagramming, supports finish-to-start, finish-to-finish, start-to-start, and start-to-finish dependencies. Which of the following is NOT a tool and technique for the develop schedule process?

Which estimating technique is best to use if you know the standard usage rate for a resource (such as an installer can pull 40 feet of cable per hour) to estimate the duration of an activity?

D Estimating the type and quantities of material, people, equipment, or supplies to perform each activity.

C Estimating the number of work periods needed to complete individual activities.

B Identifying the specific actions to be performed to produce the project deliverables.

A Identifying and documenting relationships among the project activities.

Which of the following statements best describes the estimate activity resources process? What term is defined as the practice of planning activities based on how soon the tasks are scheduled to start, such that activities that are close to their start date are planned at a more detailed level than those farther in the future? This term also implies that more detailed plans are required as activities approach their start date.

Which type of network diagram method allows you to depict four types of dependencies? If you can correctly answer these questions before going through this section, save time by skimming the Exam Alerts in this section and then completing the Cram Quiz at the end of the section.

Estimate activity durations