Critical path analysis, Computer Engineering

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  1. Given the information provided in Table 1:
    1. Prepare an Activity on the Node (AON) Network Diagram ( I recommend you  use MS Project or any drawing tool);
    2. Prepare a table of the possible activity paths and identify the critical path;
    3. Assume that adding an additional person to the project allows the project manager to reduce any task under PM control that is 4 or more days long by one day (tasks P, Q, and R are external and cannot be changed). How does this affect the critical path, and what is the duration of the project with the added resource?

Important Note:  Be sure to take into consideration any special dependencies indicated in the chart (e.g., start-to-start, finish-to-finish) when calculating durations, slack, critical path, etc.  The normal dependency unless otherwise stated is finish-to-start. If there is a delay between two activities, it is shown as a plus or minus offset.  For example, a start-to-start + 5 dependency means the dependent task is planned to start 5 days after the start of the predecessor task.  Any special dependencies shown only apply to the immediate task listed to the left, not to the other tasks in the list.

Table.  Desktop Installation Project

Activity

Description

Estimated Duration (Days)

Predecessor

A

Determine workstation applications

5

-

B

Determine hardware specifications

5

A

C

Determine image configurations

3

B

D

Purchase evaluation workstation

5

B

E

Purchase workstation software

5

C

F

Create image

2

D, E

G

Test image

2

F

H

Customer acceptance testing of image

3

G

I

Prepare purchase order

3

A, B, H (Finish to Finish)

J

Acquire workstations

8

I

K

Install image on workstations

8

J

L

Install workstations on site

6

Q, K (Start to Start + 4)

M

Connect workstations to network

6

P, L (Start to Start +2)

N

Test workstations

6

M (Start to Start +2)

O

Prepare closeout report

3

N

P

Test network connections

6

B

Q

Install furniture

10

R

R

Acquire furniture

16

B


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