Which tool and technique is used to sequence activities?

Question

Options

• ADecomposition
• BProject management software
• CApplying lead and lags
• DExpert judgment

• A
  3% (1)
• B
  3% (1)
• C
  83% (24)
• D
  10% (3)

Explanation

Applying leads and lags (C) is explicitly listed as a tool and technique in the Sequence Activities process (PMBOK). Leads allow an activity to start before its predecessor finishes, while lags introduce a deliberate delay between activities - both directly affect how activities are ordered and linked in the project schedule network.

Why the others are wrong:

• A. Decomposition belongs to the Define Activities process, where work packages are broken into smaller, manageable schedule activities - not sequenced.
• B. Project management software (or PMIS) is more specifically tied to Develop Schedule, where the software calculates and outputs the schedule model.
• D. Expert judgment is used in Define Activities (and many other processes), not specifically for sequencing.

Memory tip: Think of "sequencing" as arranging activities in order - leads and lags are the only option here that directly manipulates the timing relationship between activities, which is exactly what sequencing is about. If you remember that Decomposition and Expert Judgment belong to Define (not Sequence), you can eliminate A and D quickly on exam day.

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