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A .Draw an AOA network diagram representing the project .Put the node numbers in circles and draw arrows from node to node, labeling each arrow with activity letter and estimated time.

C. what is the critical path for this project and how long is it?

D. what is the shortest possible time it will take to complete this project?

3. Enter the information from exercise 2 in project 2000. View the network diagram and task schedule table to see the critical path and float or slack for each activity. Print out the Gantt chart and network diagrams views and the task schedule table. Write a short paper that interprets this information for someone unfamiliar with project time management.

4. a. using the information technology Upgrade Project WBS you created in chapter 4 exercise 2, create a rough Gantt chart for the project by hand. Make sure the project does not take more than nine months to complete. Document any assumptions you made in creating the Gantt chart.

b. Next determine the relationships between activities listed on your WBS and the gantt chart. Build a network diagram for this project in nine months or less. Print the Gantt chart and network diagram and write a one page paper interpreting the results.

5. Complete the project scope and time management parts of one of the exercises provided in Appendix A. Print the gantt chart and network diagram and write a one page paper interpreting the results.

6. Interview someone who uses some of the techniques discussed in this chapter. How does he or she feel about network diagram, critical path analysis, Gantt charts, critical chain, using project management software, and managing the people issues involved in project time management?

MINICASE

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