Microsoft Software
Project basics exercise
Relatively easy

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Exercise: Casserole - enter tasks

1) Create a new project file scheduled from a start date.
2) Switch to Gantt Chart view and change the table view to Entry if necessary.
3) Enter the following tasks and durations:
  • Make a casserole (15 minutes)
  • Pre-heat oven (5 minutes)
  • Prepare meat (5 minutes)
  • Prepare veg (5 minutes)
  • Heat pan (5 minutes)
  • Brown meat (5 minutes)
  • Fry veg (5 minutes)
  • Add stock and bring to a simmer (5 minutes)
  • Cook in oven (45 minutes)
Training exercise hint To enter durations as minutes use the format 15m
4) Change the Gantt chart timescale or zoom in so that the chart is easily viewable.
5) Save the file with the name Casserole.mpp and close it down.

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