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1. Construct a network diagram using AON notation

Activity Activity time(weeks) Immediate Predecessor(s)
A 3 NONE
B 4 A
C 2 B
D 5 B
E 4 C
F 3 D
G 2 E,F

2. Using the network diagram constructed in question 1
a) Calculate the completion time for the project
b) Determine which activities are included on the critical path

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The solution constructs the network diagram for the given case. It also determines the critical path.

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Lokesh Jain, MSc
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  • BEng (Hons) , Birla Institute of Technology and Science, India
  • MSc (Hons) , Birla Institute of Technology and Science, India
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