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#1: The network diagram for a project is shown below, with three time estimates (optimistic, most likely,
and pessimistic) for each activity. Activity times are in weeks.
B. 2-4-6
A. 1-3-4
C. 2-3-5
D. 3-4-5
E. 3-5-7
F. 5-7-9
I. 3-4-6
G. 2-3-6
H. 4-6-8
*Task*
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
b.
Identify
Beta Distribution
Duration
2.8
0.3
0.5
4.0
0.4
0.7
3.2
0.3
0.5
4.0
0.1
0.3
5.0
0.4
0.7
7.0
0.4
0.7
3.3
0.4
0.7
6.0
0.4
0.7
4.2
0.3
0.5
Path
1
2
3
Time
10.0
16.0
13.5
Crit
CP
Slack
6.0
0.0
2.5
2
0.9
1.0
1.1
1.0
1.0
1.1
Tasks
3
3
3
Start
A
D
G
2
B
E
H
3
C
F
I
c.
Calculate each path probability for completing the project in 17 weeks. Show your answer to 4
decimal places of accuracy.
Start
A
D
G
d.
e.
f.
3
C
F
I
P (< 17)
1.0000
.8413
.9995
Calculate the project probability for completing the project in 17 weeks. Show your answer as a
percent using 2 decimal places of accuracy.
.8409 or 84.09%
How many weeks should you allot if you want to be 100% certain that you complete the project in
the allotted time?
20 days
Identify
The early and late start for each task.
The early and late finish for each task.
The slack for each task.
The critical tasks.
Task
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
g.
2
B
E
H
Early
Start Finish
0.0
2.8
2.8
6.8
6.8
10.0
0.0
4.0
4.0
9.0
9.0
16.0
0.0
3.3
3.3
9.3
9.3
13.5
Late
Start Finish
6.0
8.8
8.8
12.8
12.8
16.0
0.0
4.0
4.0
9.0
9.0
16.0
2.5
5.8
5.8
11.8
11.8
16.0
Task
Slack
6.0
6.0
6.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
2.5
2.5
2.5
Crit
Task
CT
CT
CT
Develop the deterministic model using the most likely time estimate and answer the following,
The critical path.
The expected project duration.
Path
1
2
3
Time
10.0
16.0
13.0
Crit
CP
Slack
6.0
0.0
3.0
Tasks
3
3
3
Start
A
D
G
2
B
E
H
3
C
F
I
#2: The network diagram for a project is shown below, with the most likely estimate for each activity.
Activity times are in days.
A. 6
B. 10
F. 2
C. 5
E. 9
D. 4
Time
18.0
20.0
Crit
CP
Slack
2.0
0.0
Tasks
3
4
Start
A
C
2
B
D
3
F
E
4
F
Produce a Gantt chart showing the early start, early finish, late start and late finish for each task on
path A B F.
Path 1 Ta sks - Early Start/Finish Late Sta rt/Finish
-5.0
0.0
5.0
0.0
10.0
15.0
20.0
6.0
2.0
8.0
6.0
16.0
8.0
18.0
ES EF
c.
25.0
18.0
20.0
18.0
20.0
LS LF
What is the latest time task B can start if the project is to be successful?
On day 6
#3: The following table contains information related to the major activities of a project.
*Task*
A
C
B
D
I
E
F
M
G
H
K
a.
0
Start
0
*Predecessors*
1
2
Duration Times
"O" "M" "P"
5
A
A
C
D
E
I
8
7
2
10
3
6
8
1
2
17
0
G
H
C. 8
D. 2
B. 7
I. 10
A. 5
M. 2
F. 6
E. 3
K. 17
G. 1
H. 2
#5: The network diagram for a project is shown below, with the most likely estimate for each activity.
Activity times are in days.
B. 11
A. 16
C. 24
D. 5
E. 18
F. 26
G. 10
I. 12
H. 14
Start
15.0
Finish
29.0
Start
25.0
Finish
39.0
Slack
10.0
#6: The network diagram for a project is shown below, with the most likely estimate for each activity.
Activity times are in days.
E. 5
G. 2
C. 9
A. 4
I. 3
D. 8
F. 7
H. 2
M. 6
B. 10
K. 4
J. 6
L. 5
Time
23.0
24.0
31.0
Crit
CP
Slack
8.0
7.0
0.0
Tasks
5
5
5
Start
A
A
B
2
C
D
J
3
E
F
K
4
G
H
L
5
I
I
M
#7: The AON diagram is shown for a project is shown below, with the most likely estimate for each
activity. Activity times are in days.
3
1
D
1
G
A
1
H
1
I
C. 3
B. 18
D2. 0
g. 10
A. 5
D. 4
E. 9
H. 13
F. 2
D1. 0
i. 11
b.
Path
1
2
3
4
c.
d.
Use the AON diagram and identify all paths, the expected length of each path, the critical path,
most likely project duration, and slack time for each path.
Time
41.0
48.0
55.0
40.0
Crit
CP
Slack
14.0
7.0
0.0
15.0
Tasks
6
6
6
5
Start
A
A
A
A
2
B
B
B
H
3
C
G
G
I
4
D
D
I
E
5
E
E
E
F
6
F
F
F
Task
E
Early
Start Finish
44.0
53.0
Late
Start Finish
44.0
53.0
#9: Chris received new word processing software for her birthday. She also received a check with which
she intends to purchase a new computer. Chriss college instructor assigned a paper due in two weeks.
Chris decided that she will prepare the paper on the new computer. She made a list of the activities and the
pessimistic, optimistic and most likely times in hours for each.
*Task*
Ch
Sh
Lib
Out
Wri
Chk
Sub
Sel
Ins
Duration Times
"O" "M" "P"
0.5
1.5
3
0.4
3
0.5
0.5
1.5
1
2
4
0.5
5
1
0.5
2
1.5
2.5
5
1
6
1.5
0.5
3
2
*Task*
Choose a topic
Shop for a new computer
Library research on chosen topic
Outline the paper
Write paper using software
Check grammar and make corrections
Submit paper to instructor
Select/Purchase computer & software
Install word processing software
Lib
Ch
Out
Wri
Sh
c.
d.
Sel
Chk
Sub
Ins
Start
Ch
Sh
2
Lib
Sel
3
Out
Ins
4
Wri
Wri
5
Chk
Chk
6
Sub
Sub
P < 12
.5098
.5527
#11: Three recent college graduates have formed a partnership for an advertising firm. Their first project
consists of activities in the following table.
*Task*
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
0
Start
0
0
*Predecessors*
1
A
0
C
D
F
B
H
Duration Times
"O" "M" "P"
5
8
6
9
5
5
2
4
5
8
8
12
6
6
3
4
7
11
11
15
9
7
7
5
8
b.
c.
#12: A project manager has compiled a list of major activities that will be required to install a computer
information system in her firm. The list includes estimated completion times (in weeks) for activities and
precedence relationships shown in the following table.
*Task*
A
D
E
H
F
G
B
I
J
K
C
M
N
O
0
Start
0
*Predecessors*
1
A
D
E
A
F
0
B
I
J
0
C
M
N
Duration Times
"O" "M" "P"
2
6
7
2
3
5
2
2
3
4
5
1
6
8
8
9
3
4
7
2
3
4
5
8
1
7
9
10
12
5
8
9
3
6
5
8
12
1
11
13
10
b.
Identify the paths in the project, the critical path, and for each path indicate the path expected
duration, variance and standard deviation.
Path
1
2
3
4
c.
Time
24.3
15.5
14.8
26.2
Crit
CP
Slack
1.8
10.7
11.3
0.0
2
1.8
1.6
1.0
2.8
1.4
1.3
1.0
1.7
Tasks
4
3
4
4
Start
A
A
B
C
2
D
F
I
M
3
E
G
J
N
4
H
K
O
If the project is finished within 26 weeks of its start the project manager will receive a bonus of
$1000, and if the project is finished within 27 weeks of its start, the bonus will be $500. Find the
probability of each bonus.
P($1000) = .4098 or 40.98%
P($500) = .6754 or 67.54%
11
#13: The tasks and AON project network diagram are shown below.
*Task*
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
0
Start
0
*Predecessors*
1
2
Duration Times
"O" "M" "P"
*Task*
Plan revisions/approvals
Grade land
Purchase materials
Order/receive equipment
Order/receive furniture
Pour concrete floor
Erect frame
Install electrical
Install plumbing
Install drywall roof
Construct bathrooms
Install equipment
Finish/paint inside
Tile floors
Install furniture
Finish/paint outside
A
A
A
A
B
F
G
G
H
I
D
K
M
E
J
I
J
L
M
1
3
2
4
1
4
2
4
2
2
3
3
3
4
4
B
A
C
H
D
12
B
A
C
H
13