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Start Predictive Plan-Based Methodologies PracticeBased on the exhibit, what is the critical path duration of the project?
Explanation: The critical path is the longest path through the project network diagram, determining the shortest possible project duration. Based on the exhibit, Path A→B→E→G→H has a total duration of 2+3+4+2+1 = 12 days. Other paths, such as A→B→D→E (11 days) and A→C→F→H (10 days), are shorter. Therefore, 12 days is the correct critical path duration.
Based on the schedule network shown in the exhibit, what is the critical path?
Explanation: The critical path is the longest path through the network. Path A-B-D-E takes 5+3+2+1=11 days. Path A-B-C-E takes 5+3+4+1=13 days. Path A-B-C-D-E takes 5+3+4+2+1=15 days. Path A-C-D-E takes 5+4+2+1=12 days. Since 15 days is the longest duration, the critical path is A-B-C-D-E, which corresponds to option C.
Refer to the exhibit. If activity B is delayed by 2 days, what is the new total project duration?
Explanation: The original project duration is 15 days, with the critical path being A→C→E→F. Activity B is on a path (B→D→F) that also has a duration of 15 days, meaning B has zero float. Therefore, a 2-day delay to B extends its path to 17 days, which becomes the new critical path. Hence, the new total project duration is 17 days.
A project manager is developing the project schedule for a construction project. The team has identified all activities and their dependencies. Which tool should the project manager use to determine the critical path?
Explanation: The Critical Path Method (CPM) is the correct tool because it calculates the longest path through the project network diagram by analyzing activity durations and dependencies, identifying which activities have zero float and thus determine the project's minimum completion time. The question specifically asks for determining the critical path, which is the core output of CPM, not just visualizing or estimating durations.
During project execution, a key stakeholder requests a change that will increase the project scope. The project manager evaluates the impact and determines it will require additional budget and time. What should the project manager do first?
Explanation: In predictive (waterfall) project management, any change that impacts scope, budget, or schedule must follow a formal change control process. The project manager first assesses the impact, then submits a change request to the Change Control Board (CCB) for approval before any action is taken. Implementing the change or updating baselines without CCB approval violates the control scope process defined in the PMBOK Guide.
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