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Kaley Dennis
on Dec 06, 2024Verified
The critical path for the network activities shown below is ________ with duration ________. Activity Duration Immediate Predecessors A 2− B 4− C 6 A, B D 1 A, B E 2 B,C,D\begin{array} { | c | c | c | } \hline \text { Activity } & \text { Duration } & \begin{array} { c } \text { Immediate } \\\text { Predecessors }\end{array} \\\hline \text { A } & 2 & - \\\hline \text { B } & 4 & - \\\hline \text { C } & 6 & \text { A, B } \\\hline \text { D } & 1 & \text { A, B } \\\hline \text { E } & 2 & \mathrm {~B} , \mathrm { C } , \mathrm { D } \\\hline\end{array} Activity A B C D E Duration 24612 Immediate Predecessors −− A, B A, B B,C,D
A) A-D-E; 5
B) B-E; 6
C) B-D-E; 7
D) A-C-E; 10
E) B-C-E; 12
Critical Path
The sequence of stages determining the minimum time needed for an operation, especially in the context of project management.
Immediate Predecessors
Tasks or activities that must be completed directly before a certain task can begin, critical for understanding dependencies in project management and scheduling.
Activity Duration
The total time taken to complete a specific activity, task, or process from start to finish.
- Employ proficiency in Critical Path Method to scrutinize project timeframes and spotlight pivotal activities.
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Learning Objectives
- Employ proficiency in Critical Path Method to scrutinize project timeframes and spotlight pivotal activities.