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Questions on Critical Path Analysis
1. A research and development department is developing a new power supply for

a console television. It has broken the job down into the following form.
Job Description Predecessor Duration

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A Determine output voltages - 5
B Find if to use solid state rectifiers A 7
C Choose rectifier B 2
D Choose filters B 3
E Choose transformers C 1
F Choose chassis D 2
G Choose rectifier mounting C 1
H Layout chassis E,F 3
I Build and test G,H 10
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(a) Draw the network diagram of activities involved in the project and indicate
the critical path.
(b) What is the minimum completion time for the project?
2. The following maintenance job has to be periodically performed on the heat

exchangers in a refinery.
Task Description Precedence Duration

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A Dismantle pipe connections - 14
B Dismantle header, and closure A 22
C Remove tube bundle B 10
D Clean bolts B 16
E Clean header and floating head front B 12
F Clean tube bundle C 10
G Clean shell C 6
H Replace tube bundle F,G 8
I Prepare shell pressure test D.E.H 24
J Make the final reassembly I 16
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(a). Draw a network diagram of the activities of the project

(b) Identify the critical path. What is its length?
(c) Find the total float and free float for each task.
3. The various activities involved in a marketing project, their description,
estimated duration (in days) and immediate predecessors are given in the
following table.
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Activity Description Duration Precedence
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A Collect data on specifications 4 -
B Prepare operational manual 4 A
C Chart out promotional program 4 B
D Make copies of manual 9 B
E Produce first batch for demonstration 16 B
F Prepare list of press representatives 2 C
G CEOs conference with managers 1 C
H Press representatives reach HQ 2 F,G
I Promotional meetings 4 D,H
J Product demonstration 2 E,I
K Press representatives return home 2 J
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(a) Draw the network diagram for the project

(b) Identify the critical path. What is the maximum time required to complete the
project
(c) Find the total float and free float (if any) for all the non- critical activities.
4. Listed in the table are the activities and sequencing requirements necessary for
the completion of a research report.
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Activity Description Precedence Duration
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A Literature search - 6
B Formulation of hypothesis - 5
C Preliminary feasibility study B 2
D Formal proposal C 2
E Field analysis A,D 2
F Progress report D 1
G Formal research A,D 6
H Data collection E 5
I Data analysis G,H 6
J Conclusions I 2
K Rough draft G 4
L Final copy J,K 3
M Preparation of oral presentation L 1
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(a) Draw a network diagram for the project
(b) Find the critical path. What is its length?
(c) Find the total float and the free float for each non-critical activity.
5. Following table gives the list of various activities and their immediate
predecessors involved in installation of CAT scanner in a hospital.
(a) Prepare a network diagram for the project

(b) Find the total time required to install CAT scanner
(c) Calculate the total float for various non-critical activities
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Activity Description Immediate Expected
Predecessor Duration
A Finalization of layout plans - 2
B Demolition of the structures A 6
C Walls erection B 12
D Flooring B 8
E Electrical wiring C 6
F Air conditioning ducting C 4
G Fire alarm installation C 3
H False ceiling and light fittings E,F,G 10
I Wall plastering and painting H 9
J Equipment installation D,I 6
K Calibration and testing J 3
L Final finishing K 2
M Handing over L 1
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Questions on Critical Path Analysis

1. A research and development department is developing a new power supply for

Job Description Predecessor Duration

2. The following maintenance job has to be periodically performed on the heat

Task Description Precedence Duration

(a). Draw a network diagram of the activities of the project

(a) Draw the network diagram for the project

(a) Prepare a network diagram for the project

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