Concept explainers
a
Interpretation: The paths through a project network diagram.
Concept Introduction: The critical path is the arrangement of project activities which gives an estimated time duration under which the project will be completed. The project activities may include float activities which can be delayed focusing on the shortest time duration.
b
Interpretation: Time required to complete project.
Concept Introduction: Early start time: The rule for the early start time of a task is that it is equal to the largest early finish time of the task’s immediate predecessors.
Early finish time: The early finish time of a task is the addition of both task time and early start time of the task.
c
Interpretation: Critical path through a project.
Concept Introduction: The critical path is the arrangement of project activities which gives an estimated time duration under which the project will be completed. The project activities may include float activities which can be delayed focusing on the shortest time duration.
d
Interpretation: Slack in activity C.
Concept Introduction: The critical path is the arrangement of project activities which gives an estimated time duration under which the project will be completed. The project activities may include float activities which can be delayed focusing on the shortest time duration.
e
Interpretation: The soonest activity H can be possibly started now.
Concept Introduction: The critical path is the arrangement of project activities which gives an estimated time duration under which the project will be completed. The project activities may include float activities which can be delayed focusing on the shortest time duration.
f
Interpretation: Latest activity without creating any delay in overall project completion time.
Concept Introduction: The critical path is the arrangement of project activities which gives an estimated time duration under which the project will be completed. The project activities may include float activities which can be delayed focusing on the shortest time duration.
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