AQA D2 2008 June — Question 1

Exam BoardAQA
ModuleD2 (Decision Mathematics 2)
Year2008
SessionJune
TopicCritical Path Analysis

1 [Figures 1 and 2, printed on the insert, are provided for use in this question.]
The following diagram shows an activity network for a project. The time needed for each activity is given in days.
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  1. Find the earliest start time and the latest finish time for each activity and insert their values on Figure 1.
  2. Find the critical paths and state the minimum time for completion.
  3. On Figure 2, draw a cascade diagram (Gantt chart) for the project, assuming each activity starts as early as possible.
  4. Activity \(C\) takes 5 days longer than first expected. Determine the effect on the earliest start time for other activities and the minimum completion time for the project.
    (2 marks)