PK0-004 · Question #75
Which of the following is a schedule that illustrates the duration of an activity?
The correct answer is C. Gantt chart. A Gantt chart is a bar chart that plots project activities along a timeline, visually representing both the start and end dates and the duration of each activity.
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Which of the following is a schedule that illustrates the duration of an activity?
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- AProcess diagram
- BIshikawa diagram
- CGantt chart
- DPareto chart
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(24 responses)- B4% (1)
- C92% (22)
- D4% (1)
Why each option
A Gantt chart is a bar chart that plots project activities along a timeline, visually representing both the start and end dates and the duration of each activity.
A process diagram illustrates the sequence and flow of steps in a process, not the duration or timeline of project activities.
An Ishikawa (fishbone) diagram is a cause-and-effect tool used in quality management to identify root causes of a problem, not to schedule activities.
A Gantt chart maps each scheduled activity as a horizontal bar whose length corresponds to its duration, against a calendar timeline. This makes it the standard tool for communicating schedule information, showing activity durations, dependencies, and overall project timeline at a glance.
A Pareto chart ranks defects or issues by frequency to identify the vital few causes responsible for most problems, and is not a scheduling tool.
Concept tested: Gantt chart as a project schedule visualization tool
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