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Construct this problem. Draw a network diagram, determine the early start, early finish, late start, late finish, and slack times for each activity (table), determine how long the project will take, and which activities are on the critical path.
Transcribed Image Text:**Project Task Table**
| ID | Description | Predecessor(s) | Duration (Weeks) |
|----|----------------------------------------------------|----------------|------------------|
| A | Select site | - | 3 |
| B | Create organizational and financial plan | - | 5 |
| C | Determine personnel requirements | B | 3 |
| D | Design facility | A, C | 4 |
| E | Construct interior | D | 8 |
| F | Select personnel to move | C | 2 |
| G | Hire new employees | F | 4 |
| H | Move records, key personnel, etc. | F | 2 |
| I | Make financial arrangements at new site | B | 5 |
| J | Train new personnel | G, K | 3 |
| K | Secure alternative training facility | F | 3 |
This table outlines a sequence of tasks for a project. Each task is labeled with an ID for easy reference. The **Description** column provides the details of the task, the **Predecessor(s)** column lists any preceding tasks that must be completed before starting the task, and the **Duration (Weeks)** column indicates how long each task is expected to take.
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