Q: What is a Gantt chart?
A: A visual representation of a project schedule showing activities and the time required to complete each.

Q: What are the main uses of a Gantt chart?
A: To list project activities, estimate time for each, and track progress against the schedule.

Q: How can managers adjust project resources using a Gantt chart?
A: Shift workers to other projects if ahead of schedule or add workers if behind schedule.

Q: What does a PERT chart represent?
A: A graphical representation of a project's tasks, their sequence, and the critical path for project completion.

Q: What is the critical path in a PERT chart?
A: The longest stretch of dependent activities that determines the minimum time needed to complete the project.

Q: How does a PERT chart differ from a Gantt chart?
A: PERT charts emphasize task dependencies and critical paths, while Gantt charts focus on individual task timelines.

Q: Why is identifying the critical path important in project management?
A: Delays in critical path activities will directly impact the project's completion deadline.

Q: In the classroom renovation project, what would be the critical activities identified in the PERT chart?
A: Activities A, B, D, G, H, and I, as any delays will cause the project to miss its deadline.