Unit 4- Network analysis

Question 1

Estimated task time formula

Answer 1

𝑇𝑒 = (𝐴+4𝑀+𝑃)/ 6

Question 2

Estimated task time

Answer 2

the sum of optimistic time estimate+ 4 times most probable time estimate + pessimistic time, all divided by 6

Question 3

Network diagram path lengths

Answer 3

you add all the times from each point from a path on the network diagram

Question 4

The Critical path

Answer 4

is the longest path in time.

Question 5

crash

Answer 5

saves time not money

Question 6

Predecessor

Answer 6

is a task that must be completed before the next task can be started. these help determine the sequence in which tasks must be completed.

Question 7

succesor

Answer 7

task that must follow another task.

Question 8

tabular format information

Answer 8

• identifier
• description
• predecessors
• duration
• assigned resources.
• cost

Question 9

steps in creating a network diagram

Answer 9

1. define the project and all of the project tasks
   2.determine the task relationship and which activities must precede or succeed others.
   3draw the diagram connecting the activities.
   4.assign time estimates or durations to each activity.

Question 10

cost slope formula

Answer 10

crash cost- normal cost / normal distribution-crash duration