What is the float start time for Activity C given the activity times and precedence requirements shown in the table? \[\begin{array} { | l | l | l | } \hline \text { Activity } & \text { Time } & \text { Predecessor } \\ \hline A & 5 & - \\ \hline \text { B } & 7 & A \\ \hline \text { C } & 5 & A \\ \hline D & 7 & \text { B, C } \\ \hline \end{array}\]

A) 1 B) 2 C) 3 D) 4 A) 1 B) 2 C) 3 D) 4 B

A project has the precedence requirements and activity durations shown in the table.After he draws the network,the project manager decides that activities H and I can be represented by a hammock activity.What are the early start and late finish times associated with this hammock activity? \[\begin{array} { | l | l | l | } \hline & \text { Time } & \text { Predecessor } \\ \hline \mathrm { A } & 7 & \\ \hline \mathrm { B } & 8 & \mathrm {~A} \\ \hline \mathrm { C } & 13 & \mathrm {~B} \\ \hline \mathrm { D } & 8 & \mathrm { C } \\ \hline \mathrm { E } & 7 & \mathrm {~A} \\ \hline \mathrm { F } & 6 & \mathrm { E } \\ \hline \mathrm { G } & 6 & \mathrm {~A} \\ \hline \mathrm { H } & 11 & \mathrm { G } \\ \hline \mathrm { I } & 12 & \mathrm { H } \\ \hline \mathrm { T } & 14 & \mathrm { D } , \mathrm { F } , \mathrm { I } \\ \hline \end{array}\]

A) 13, 36 B) 13, 24 C) 24, 36 D) 7, 36 A) 13, 36 B) 13, 24 C) 24, 36 D) 7, 36

What is the late start time for Activity E given the activity times and precedence requirements shown in the table? \[\begin{array} { | l | l | l | } \hline \text { Activity } & \text { Time } & \text { Predecessor } \\ \hline \text { A } & 5 & - \\ \hline \text { B } & 7 & - \\ \hline \mathrm { C } & 8 & \text { A } \\ \hline \mathrm { D } & 7 & \text { A } \\ \hline E & 4 & \text { B } \\ \hline \text { F } & 8 & \text { C, D } \\ \hline G & 9 & \text { E, F } \\ \hline \mathrm { H } & 7 & \mathrm { G } \\ \hline \end{array}\]

A) 14 B) 15 C) 16 D) 17 A) 14 B) 15 C) 16 D) 17

A project has the precedence requirements and activity durations shown in the table.After he draws the network,the project manager decides to represent a few activities by a hammock activity.Which is a legitimate hammock activity for this project? \[\begin{array} { | l | l | l | } \hline & \text { Time } & \text { Predecessor } \\ \hline \mathrm { A } & 7 & \\ \hline \mathrm { B } & 8 & \mathrm {~A} \\ \hline \mathrm { C } & 13 & \mathrm {~A} \\ \hline \mathrm { D } & 8 & \mathrm {~A} \\ \hline \mathrm { E } & 7 & \mathrm {~B} \\ \hline \mathrm { F } & 6 & \mathrm { C } \\ \hline \mathrm { G } & 6 & \mathrm { D } \\ \hline \mathrm { H } & 11 & \mathrm { E } \\ \hline \mathrm { I } & 12 & \mathrm { G } \\ \hline \mathrm { T } & 14 & \mathrm { H } , \mathrm { F } , \mathrm { I } \\ \hline \end{array}\]

A) Combine activities A, B, C B) Combine activities B, E, H C) Combine activities E, F D) Combine activities G, H, I A) Combine activities A, B, C B) Combine activities B, E, H C) Combine activities E, F D) Combine activities G, H, I

What is the late finish time for Activity D given the activity times and precedence requirements shown in the table? \[\begin{array} { | l | l | l | } \hline \text { Activity } & \text { Time } & \text { Predecessor } \\ \hline \text { A } & 5 & - \\ \hline \text { B } & 7 & - \\ \hline \text { D } & 8 & \text { A } \\ \hline \text { D } & 7 & \text { A } \\ \hline \text { E } & 4 & \text { B } \\ \hline \text { F } & 8 & \text { C, D } \\ \hline \text { G } & 9 & \text { E, F } \\ \hline \text { H } & 7 & \text { G } \\ \hline \end{array}\]

A) 14 B) 13 C) 12 D) 11 A) 14 B) 13 C) 12 D) 11

Construct a network using the information in the table and identify the critical path. \[\begin{array} { | l | l | l | } \hline \text { Activity } & \text { Time } & \text { Predecessor } \\ \hline \text { A } & 4 & \\ \hline \text { B } & 6 & \text { A } \\ \hline \text { D } & 9 & \text { A } \\ \hline \text { D } & 11 & \text { B } \\ \hline \text { E } & 16 & \text { B, C } \\ \hline \text { F } & 4 & \text { D } \\ \hline \text { G } & 8 & \text { E, F } \\ \hline \text { H } & 7 & \text { G } \\ \hline \end{array}\]

The network appears below; critical path

Exam 9: Project Scheduling: Networks,Duration Estimation,and Critical Path

What is the float start time for Activity C given the activity times and precedence requirements shown in the table? Activity Time Predecessor A 5 - B 7 A C 5 A D 7 B, C

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In order to reduce the length of a project,it would be wise to shorten:

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One approach to reducing project length would be to:

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A project has the precedence requirements and activity durations shown in the table.After he draws the network,the project manager decides that activities H and I can be represented by a hammock activity.What are the early start and late finish times associated with this hammock activity? Time Predecessor 7 8 13 8 7 6 6 11 12 14 ,,

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At a burst point in a backward pass,the largest succeeding late start becomes the late finish for that node.

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One of the defining points of a network,a junction point joined to some or all of the others by dependency lines,is called a(n):

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Project Test Bank is composed of activities we will refer to as A,B,C,and D for convenience (and lack of creativity).Durations and precedence requirements are shown in the table.Each of these activities can be conveniently laddered into two sub-activities of equal duration.The first half of each activity serves as the predecessor to its second half and the first half of the original following activity.What is the expected completion time of the laddered project? Activity Length Predecessor 10 - 18 14 20 ,

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Discuss any five approaches to reducing the critical path.Which is the most effective and which is the most difficult to achieve? Why?

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Question 8

Compute early and late start and finish times for the network shown.

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What is the late start time for Activity E given the activity times and precedence requirements shown in the table? Activity Time Predecessor A 5 - B 7 - 8 A 7 A E 4 B F 8 C, D G 9 E, F 7

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Negative float exists when a project's critical path has been completed more quickly than anticipated.

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Prior to creating a network,it is important to:

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A project has the precedence requirements and activity durations shown in the table.After he draws the network,the project manager decides to represent a few activities by a hammock activity.Which is a legitimate hammock activity for this project? Time Predecessor 7 8 13 8 7 6 6 11 12 14 ,,

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Hammock activities allow:

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You must know the mean of an activity in order to determine its standard deviation.

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Question 15

What is the late finish time for Activity D given the activity times and precedence requirements shown in the table? Activity Time Predecessor A 5 - B 7 - D 8 A D 7 A E 4 B F 8 C, D G 9 E, F H 7 G

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What are hammock activities and when should they be used?

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Construct a network using the information in the table and identify the critical path. Activity Time Predecessor A 4 B 6 A D 9 A D 11 B E 16 B, C F 4 D G 8 E, F H 7 G

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Question 18

Use the information in the table to determine the early finish time for Activity D.

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Question 19

Use the information in the table to determine the late finish time for Activity B.

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Question 20

What is the float start time for Activity C given the activity times and precedence requirements shown in the table? Activity Time Predecessor A 5 - B 7 A C 5 A D 7 B, C

In order to reduce the length of a project,it would be wise to shorten:

One approach to reducing project length would be to:

At a burst point in a backward pass,the largest succeeding late start becomes the late finish for that node.

One of the defining points of a network,a junction point joined to some or all of the others by dependency lines,is called a(n):

Discuss any five approaches to reducing the critical path.Which is the most effective and which is the most difficult to achieve? Why?

Compute early and late start and finish times for the network shown.

What is the late start time for Activity E given the activity times and precedence requirements shown in the table? Activity Time Predecessor A 5 - B 7 - 8 A 7 A E 4 B F 8 C, D G 9 E, F 7

Negative float exists when a project's critical path has been completed more quickly than anticipated.

Prior to creating a network,it is important to:

A project has the precedence requirements and activity durations shown in the table.After he draws the network,the project manager decides to represent a few activities by a hammock activity.Which is a legitimate hammock activity for this project? Time Predecessor 7 8 13 8 7 6 6 11 12 14 ,,

Hammock activities allow:

You must know the mean of an activity in order to determine its standard deviation.

What is the late finish time for Activity D given the activity times and precedence requirements shown in the table? Activity Time Predecessor A 5 - B 7 - D 8 A D 7 A E 4 B F 8 C, D G 9 E, F H 7 G

What are hammock activities and when should they be used?

Construct a network using the information in the table and identify the critical path. Activity Time Predecessor A 4 B 6 A D 9 A D 11 B E 16 B, C F 4 D G 8 E, F H 7 G

Use the information in the table to determine the early finish time for Activity D.

Use the information in the table to determine the late finish time for Activity B.

Introduction: Why Project Management?

The Organizational Context: Strategy,Structure,and Culture

Project Selection and Portfolio Management

Leadership and the Project Manager

Scope Management

Project Team Building,Conflict,and Negotiation

Risk Management

Cost Estimation and Budgeting

Project Scheduling: Lagging, Crashing, and Activity Networks

Advanced Topics in Planning and Scheduling: Agile and Critical Chain

Resource Management

Project Evaluation and Control

Project Closeout and Termination

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