Activity List
The activity list is a comprehensive list of all schedule activities required on the project, including an activity identifier and a scope of work description for each activity.
Explanation
The activity list is a key output of the Define Activities process. It includes every schedule activity that the project team must perform to deliver the project scope. Each entry in the activity list contains an activity identifier (a unique code or number), the activity name, and a description of the scope of work involved so that team members understand exactly what needs to be done.
The activity list works in conjunction with the activity attributes and milestone list to provide a complete picture of the project work. While the activity list focuses on identifying what must be done, the activity attributes provide additional detail such as predecessor and successor relationships, resource requirements, constraints, and assumptions.
As the project progresses and more information becomes available (particularly in projects using rolling wave planning), the activity list is updated and refined. It serves as a critical input to the Sequence Activities and Estimate Activity Durations processes.
Key Points
- •Output of the Define Activities process
- •Contains activity identifiers, names, and scope descriptions
- •Covers all schedule activities required to complete the project
- •Serves as an input to Sequence Activities and Estimate Activity Durations
Exam Tip
The activity list is not the same as the WBS. The WBS shows deliverables; the activity list shows the schedule activities needed to produce those deliverables.
Frequently Asked Questions
Related Topics
Define Activities
Define Activities is the process of identifying and documenting the specific actions to be performed to produce the project deliverables.
Activity Attributes
Activity attributes are additional details associated with each schedule activity that extend the description beyond what is in the activity list.
Milestone List
A milestone list identifies all project milestones and indicates whether the milestone is mandatory (required by contract) or optional (based on project requirements or historical information).
Sequence Activities
Sequence Activities is the process of identifying and documenting relationships among the project activities.
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