NETWORK ANALYSIS QUESTION BANK
|
|
- Cori Marshall
- 5 years ago
- Views:
Transcription
1 NETWORK ANALYSIS QUESTION BANK 1. Explain the terms : Total elapsed time, idle time. 2. What do you mean by dummy activity and successor activity. 3. Write four advantages of network analysis. 4. Explain the following concepts (i) Dummy Activity (ii) Successor Activity (iii) Predecessor Activity. 5. Explain the applications of PERT. 6. Differentiate CPM and PERT. 7. Write down the advantages and disadvantages of CPM. 8. Write down the advantages and disadvantages of PERT. 9. Write a short note on CPM. 10. Write an algorithm of PERT. 11. Distinguish Events and Activities. 12. Explain the following terms corresponding to CPM/PERT (i) Earliest time (ii) Latest time (iii) total activity time (iv) Event Slack (v) Critical path 13. What is float? What are the different types of floats? 14. Discuss in brief free float and total float and explain their uses in network. 15. Explain in brief, Activity and Event of a Network Project. 16. State rules of network construction. 17. Briefly mention the areas of application of network techniques. 18. Define Optimistic time, Pessimistic time and most likely time for PERT. 19. Explain reasons for incorporating dummy activities in a network diagram. In what way do these differs from the normal activities?
2 Network Diagram 1. Draw network diagrams from the following list of activities: Activity Predecessor Activity Set 1 Set 2 Set 3 A B C D A A A E B A, B A, B F B, C A, B, C B, C G D, E, F D, E, F C H E, F F D, E, F 2. Following is the list of activities associated with the assembly of a space module for an upcoming mission. Draw the network diagram for the project. Activity Description Predecessor Act. A Construct shell of module --- B Order life support system and scientific experiment. --- C Order components of control and navigation system --- D Wire module A E Assemble control and navigational system C F Preliminary test of life support system B G Install life support system in module D, F H Install scientific experimentation package in module D, F I Preliminary test of control and navigational system E, F J Install control and navigational system in module H, I K Final testing and debugging G, J 3. A new type of water pump is to be designed for an automobile. Major specifications are given in the table. Draw the network diagram for the project. Activity Description Predecessor Act. A Drawing prepared and approved --- B Cost analysis A C Tool feasibility A D Tool manufactured C E Favorable cost B, C F Raw materials procured D, E G Sub assemblies ordered E H Sub assemblies received G I Parts manufactured D, F J Final assembly I, H K Testing and shipment K
3 4. Listed in the table are the activities and sequencing required in the computerization of a bank branch. Activity Description Predecessor Act. A Preparation/ Deliberations in the department --- B Dialogue with the union A C Discussion/Approval/Sanction of local management. A D Customer education B E Preparing specifications for the system C F Selection of staff B G Order/ Acquisition of system D, E H Alternations in the branch premises C I Training of staff F J Wiring/Power-supply set-up of the branch H K Transition G,,I, J L Parallel run K Draw the arrow diagram of activities of the above project. 5. The medical faculty of a university is considering holding a faculty development programmed. It has planned the following activities. Prepare a network diagram showing the inter-relationships of the various activities. Activity Description Predecessor Act. A Design conference meetings and theme --- B Design front cover of the conference proceedings A C Prepare brochure and send request for papers A D Compile list of distinguished speakers/guests A E Finalize brochure and print it C, D F Make travel arrangements for distinguished D G Dispatch brochures E H Receive papers for conference G I Edit papers and assemble proceedings F, H J Print proceedings B, I 6. A project schedule has the following characteristics: Activity Time Activity Time Construct a network diagram.
4 7. Develop a network based on the following information: Activity Immediate Predecessors A --- B --- C A D B E C, D F D G E H F 8. Draw an arrow diagram showing the following relationships: Activity Predecessor Activity Predecessors A None H D, E, F B None I D C None J G D A K G E B, C L H, J F A M K G C N I, L 9. Adjoining is a list and description of activities for a project XYZ building a boat. Draw the network: Activity Description Predecessor Act. A Design hull None B Prepare boot shed None C Design Mmst and mast mount A D Obtain hull A E Design sails A F Obtain mast mount C G Obtain mast C H Design rigging C J Prepare hull B, D K Fit mast mount to hull F, J L Step Mast E, H, G, K M Obtain Sails and Rigging E, H N Fit sails and rigging L, M
5 10. The activities involved in the computer installation process are detailed below. You are required to draw the network: Activity Description Predecessor Act. A Physical preparation None B Organizational planning None C Personnel selection B D Equipment installation A E Personnel training C F Detailed systems design C G File conversion F H Establish standards and controls F I Programmed preparation H J Programmed testing I K Parallel operations D, E, G, J L Finalize system documentation I M Follow up K, L 11. Draw an arrow diagram showing the adjoining relationship: Activity Predecessor Activity Predecessors A --- A None B --- B A C A C A D A D B, C E B E C F C F D G D, E G E H F, G 12. An assembly is to be made from two parts X and Y. Both parts must be turned on a lathe and Y must be polished whereas X need not be polished. The sequence of activities together with their predecessors is given below. Activity Description Predecessor Act. A Open work order --- B Get material for X A C Get material for Y A D Turn X on lathe B E Turn Y on lathe B,C F Polish Y E G Assemble X and Y D,F H Pack G Draw a network diagram for the project.
6 13. Listed in the table are the activities and sequencing necessary for a maintenance job on the heat exchangers in a refinery. Activity Description Predecessor Act. A Dismantle pipe connections --- B Dismantle heater, closure and floating front A C Remove tube bundle B D Clean bolts B E Clean heater and floating head front B F Clean tube bundle C G Clean shell C H Replace tube bundle F,G I Prepare shell pressure test D,E,H J Prepare tube pressure test and reassemble I Draw a network diagram for the project. 14. Listed in the table are the activities and sequencing necessary for the completion of a recruitment procedure for management trainees (MT) in a firm. Activity Predecessor Act. A --- B A C A D C E B F C G D,E H G I H J F K I,J L K M L N J O M,N
7 15. Activities and their description associated with the Haryali Watershed Project are listed below: Activity Predecessor Activity A ---- B A C B D C E C F C G D,E,F H G I G J H K H L I,J M I,J N I,J O I, J P M Q L, P R K S R 16. The following table gives the activities for buying a new car. Construct the project network. Activity Description Predecessor(s) A Conduct feasibility study B Find potential buyer for present car A C List possible models A D Research all possible models C E Conduct interview with mechanic C F Collect dealer propaganda C G Compile pertinent data D,E,F H Choose top three models G I Test drive all three choices H J Gather warranty and financing data H K Choose one car I,J L Choose dealer K M Search for desired color and options L N Test-drive chosen model once again L O Purchase new car B,M,N
8 CRITICAL PATH METHOD 1. A small assembly plant assembles PCs through 9 interlinked stages according to adjoining precedence/process: (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) Stage Duration From To (hours) Draw an arrow diagram representing above assembly work. Tabulate earliest start, earliest finish, latest start and latest finish time for all the stages. Find the critical path and the assembly duration. Tabulate total float, free float and independent float. 2. For a small project of 12 activities, the details are given below. Draw the network and find earliest occurrence time, latest occurrence time, critical activities and project completion time: Activity A B C D E F G H I J K L Dependence B, A C E E D,F,H E IJ G Duration(days) A small project consists of seven activities for which the relevant data are given below: Activity Preceding activities Activity duration(days) A B C D A, B 5 E A, C 7 F C, D, E 6 G C, D, E 5 Find the critical path and minimum time duration.
9 4. A small maintenance project consists of the following twelve jobs whose precedence relations are identified with their node numbers: Job (I, j) (1, 2) (1, 3) (1, 4) (2, 3) (2, 5) (2, 6) Duration(in Job (I, j) (3, 7) (4, 5) (5, 6) (6, 7) (6, 8) (7, 8) Duration(in (i) Draw an arrow diagram representing the project. (ii) Calculate earliest start, earliest finish, latest start and latest finish time for all the jobs. (iii) Find the critical path and project duration. (iv) Tabulate total float, free float and independent float. 5. Draw network diagram from following activities and find critical path and total slack of activities: Job A B C D E F G H I J K Time(Days) Predecessor --- A B C B E D,F E H G, I J 6. The activities involved in Alpha Garment Manufacturing Company are listed with their time estimates as in the following table. Activity Description Immediate Duration Predecessors(s) (days) A Forecast sales volume B Study competitive market C Design item and facilities A 5 D Prepare production plan C 3 E Estimate cost of production D 2 F Set sales price B,E 1 G Prepare Budget F 14 Draw the network for the given activities and carry out the critical path calculations. 7. Listed in the table are the activities and sequencing requirements necessary for the Completion of a research report. Activity Description Precedence Duration(weeks) A Literature search B Formulation of hypothesis 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
10 J Conclusions I 2 K Rough draft G 4 L Final copy J, K 3 M Preparation of oral presentation L 1 (a) Draw a network diagram for this project. (b) Find the critical path. What is its length? (c) Find the total float and the free float for each non critical activity. 8. An architect has been awarded a contract to prepare plans for an urban renewal project. The job consists of the following activities and their estimated times: Activity Description Predecessors Time(days) A Prepare preliminary sketches B Outline specifications C Prepare drawings A 3 D Write specifications A, B 2 E Run off prints C, D 1 F Have specifications B, D 3 G Assemble bid packages E, F 1 (i) Draw an arrow diagram for this project. (ii) Indicate the critical path, and calculate the total float and free float for each activity. 9. The NRB Company is planning to design, develop and market a new racing cycle. The project is composed of the following activities: Activity Description Precedence Duration(weeks) A Design frame None 4 B Design wheels None 3 C Design gears None 3 D Design handlebars C 2 E Test steering A, B, D 1 F Test gears A, B, D 2 G Performance test E, F 3 H Manufacturing layout A, B, D 3 I Manufacturing demonstrators H 5 J Prepare advertising G 2 K Prepare user s manuals G 4 L Distribute to dealers I, J, K 2 Construct the network, determine the critical path and the duration of the above project.
11 10. An air conditioning installation has been broken down into the following activities and restrictions: Activity Description Time(days) Restrictions A Order and deliver packaged air cond. unit 14 A < H, K B Order deliver piping 4 B < I C Order and deliver grilles, dampers, louvers 11 C < F D Order and deliver dust 8 D < F E Determine layout of dust 3 E < D,G F Install dust work, dampers and louvers 18 F < G G Install grills 1 G < M H Install air conditioning unit 1 H < L,J I Rough in piping 10 I < J J Connect piping to unit 1 J < M K Electronic wiring mainline, and thermostat 4 K < L L Controls and final wiring 2 L < M M Testing 2 M < N N Installation and clean up 4 Draw network and analyze it for the critical path and activity floats. 12. The details of a project involving 14 activities Activity Immediate Predecessor(s) Duration (months) A B C D B 3 E A 6 F A 8 G B 3 H C,D 7 I C,D 2 J E 5 K F,G,H 4 L F,G,H 3 M I 13 N J,K 7 (a) Construct the CPM network. (b) Determine the critical path and project completion time. (c) Compute total floats and free floats for non-critical activities.
12 13. An established company has decided to add a new product to its line. It will buy the product from a manufacturing concern, package it and sell it to a number of distributors selected on a geographical basis. Market research has indicated the volume expected and the size of sales force required. The steps shown in the following table are to be planned. Activity Description Predecessors Duration(days) A Organizes sales office B Hire salesmen A 4 C Train salesmen B 7 D Select advertising agency A 2 E Plan advertising campaign D 4 F Conduct advertising campaign E 10 G Design package H Set-up packaging facilities G 10 I Package initial stocks J,H 6 J Order stock from manufacturer K Select distributors A 9 L Sell to distributors C,K 3 M Ship stocks to distributors I,L 5 (A) Draw an arrow diagram for this project (B) Indicate the critical path. (C) For each non-critical activity, find the total and free float. 14. Activity Description(weeks) Immediate Predecessors A B 4 A C 2 B D 1 C E 2 A F 3 E G 2 E H 4 E I 3 H,L J 12 K K 4 D,F,G L 2 J M 2 H,L
13 (A) Draw an arrow diagram for this project. (B) Indicate the critical path and also find total float and free float for non-critical activities. 14. A project has the following characteristics: Activity Preceding Duration activity (in weeks) A None 5 B A 2 C A 6 D B 12 E D 10 F D 9 G D 5 H B 9 I C,E 1 J G 2 K F,I,J 3 L K 9 M H,G 7 N M 8 (A) Draw the network for this project. (B) Find the critical path and total project duration. 15. XYZ Ltd. Planning a project to introduce a new product, has listed the following necessary activities: Activity Preceding activity Expected time(weeks) A B C A 5 D A 4 E A 3 F C 3 G D 5 H B,D,E 5 I H 2 J I,G,F 3 Draw the critical path network for the project and determine the critical path and its duration.
14 16. The details of an activity of a project is given below: Activity Immediate predecessor Duration A B C A 20 D B 12 E B 11 F C 5 G C,D,E 4 H E 30 I G 8 J G 10 K F,I 7 L H,J,K 6 M H,J,K 4 N L 10 P M,N 3 PROGRAM EVALUATION AND REVIEW TECHNIQUE (PERT) 1. A project is represented by the network shown below and has the following data: Task A B C D E F G H I Optimistic time Pessimistic time Most likely time Determine the following: (i) Expected task times and their variance. (ii) The earliest and latest expected times to reach each event. (iii) The critical path. (iv) The probability of an event occurring at the proposed completion date if the original contract time of completing the project is 27 days. 2. The following information is given: Activity (1 2) (2 3) (2 4) (3 5) (4 6) (5 6) (5 7) (6 7) Pessimistic time (in weeks) Most likely time (in weeks) Optimistic time (in weeks) Draw the network diagram for the above. Calculate: (i) Variance to each activity.
15 (ii) (iii) Critical path and expected project length. The probability that the project will be completed in 23 weeks. 3. A construction company is preparing a PERT network for laying the foundation of a new art Museum. Given the following set of activities, their predecessor requirements and three time estimates of completion time: (i) (ii) (iii) Activity Predecessors Time estimates (weeks) Optimistic Pessimistic Most likely A None B None C A D B E C F C G C, D H F, G I E J I K H Draw the PERT network. Compute the slack for each activity and determine the critical path. The contract specifies a Rs. 5,000 per week penalty for each week the completion of the project extends beyond 37 weeks. What is the probability that this company will have to pay a maximum penalty of Rs. 15,000? 4. A project consists of eight activities with the following relevant information: (i) (ii) Activity Predecessors Estimated duration(days) Optimistic Most likely Pessimistic A B C D A E B F C G D, E H F, G Draw the PERT network and find out the expected project completion time. What duration will have 95% confidence for project completion? 5. A project consists of activities A, B, C, D,, H, I. The notation X < Y means that the activity X must be completed before Y can start and X, Y < W means that W will start only after completion of the activities X and Y. With this notation: (i) Construct the network diagram for the following constraints:
16 A < D; A < E; B < F; C < G; D < H; E, F < I. The project has the following time schedules of the above activities. Task A B C D E F G H I Optimistic time Pessimistic time Most likely time Determine the following: (i) Expected task times and their variance. (ii) The earliest and latest expected times to reach each event. (iii) The critical path. (iv) The probability of an event occurring at the proposed completion date if the original contract time of completing the project is 41.5 weeks. 6. Consider the following table summarizing the details of a project: Activity Predecessor(s) Duration(weeks) To tm tp A B C D A E A F A G B, C H C I D J E, G K F, H L F, H M I, J, K N L Construct the project network. Find the expected duration and variance of each activity. Find the critical path and the expected project completion time. What is the probability of completing the project on or before 35 weeks?
Project Planning. Identifying the Work to Be Done. Gantt Chart. A Gantt Chart. Given: Activity Sequencing Network Diagrams
Project Planning Identifying the Work to Be Done Activity Sequencing Network Diagrams Given: Statement of work written description of goals work & time frame of project Work Breakdown Structure Be able
More informationCHAPTER 9: PROJECT MANAGEMENT
CHAPTER 9: PROJECT MANAGEMENT The aim is to coordinate and plan a single job consisting lots of tasks between which precedence relationships exist Project planning Most popular planning tools are utilized
More informationProject Management Techniques (PMT)
Project Management Techniques (PMT) Critical Path Method (CPM) and Project Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT) are 2 main basic techniques used in project management. Example: Construction of a house.
More informationProject Management. Chapter 2. Copyright 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice Hall
Project Management Chapter 2 02-0 1 What is a Project? Project An interrelated set of activities with a definite starting and ending point, which results in a unique outcome for a specific allocation of
More informationProject Management. Project Mangement. ( Notes ) For Private Circulation Only. Prof. : A.A. Attarwala.
Project Mangement ( Notes ) For Private Circulation Only. Prof. : A.A. Attarwala. Page 1 of 380 26/4/2008 Syllabus 1. Total Project Management Concept, relationship with other function and other organizations,
More informationVALLIAMMAI ENGINEERING COLLEGE
VALLIAMMAI ENGINEERING COLLEGE SRM Nagar, Kattankulathur 603 203 DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING QUESTION BANK VI SEMESTER CE6005 CONSTRUCTION PLANNING AND SCHEDULING Regulation 2013 Academic Year 2017
More informationGPE engineering project management. Project Management in an Engineering Context
GPE engineering project management Project Management in an Engineering Context Network diagrams in context PM SOW CHARTER SCOPE DEFINITION WBS circulation, negotiation, translation WBS WP à activities
More informationUNIT-II Project Organization and Scheduling Project Element
UNIT-II Project Organization and Scheduling Project Element Five Key Elements are Unique. Projects are unique, one-of-a-kind, never been done before. Start and Stop Date. Projects must have a definite
More informationInternational Project Management. prof.dr MILOŠ D. MILOVANČEVIĆ
International Project Management prof.dr MILOŠ D. MILOVANČEVIĆ Project time management Project cost management Time in project management process Time is a valuable resource. It is also the scarcest. Time
More informationSCHEDULE CREATION AND ANALYSIS. 1 Powered by POeT Solvers Limited
SCHEDULE CREATION AND ANALYSIS 1 www.pmtutor.org Powered by POeT Solvers Limited While building the project schedule, we need to consider all risk factors, assumptions and constraints imposed on the project
More informationPROJECT MANAGEMENT CPM & PERT TECHNIQUES
PROJECT MANAGEMENT CPM & PERT TECHNIQUES FLOW OF PRESENTATION INTRODUCTION NETWORK PLANNING ESTIMATING TIME CPM PERT Project Management Project A project is an interrelated set of activities that has a
More informationA convenient analytical and visual technique of PERT and CPM prove extremely valuable in assisting the managers in managing the projects.
Introduction Any project involves planning, scheduling and controlling a number of interrelated activities with use of limited resources, namely, men, machines, materials, money and time. The projects
More informationProgramme Evaluation and Review Techniques (PERT) And Critical Path Method (CPM) By K.K. Bandyopadhyay. August 2001
Programme Evaluation and Review Techniques (PERT) And Critical Path Method (CPM) By K.K. Bandyopadhyay August 2001 Participatory Research In Asia Introduction Programme Evaluation and Review Technique
More information6/7/2018. Overview PERT / CPM PERT/CPM. Project Scheduling PERT/CPM PERT/CPM
/7/018 PERT / CPM BSAD 0 Dave Novak Summer 018 Overview Introduce PERT/CPM Discuss what a critical path is Discuss critical path algorithm Example Source: Anderson et al., 01 Quantitative Methods for Business
More information11/1/2018. Overview PERT / CPM. Network representation. Network representation. Project Scheduling. What is a path?
PERT / CPM BSD Dave Novak Fall Overview Introduce Discuss what a critical path is Discuss critical path algorithm Example Source: nderson et al., 1 Quantitative Methods for Business 1 th edition some slides
More informationAfter complete studying this chapter, You should be able to
Chapter 10 Project Management Ch10: What Is Project Management? After complete studying this chapter, You should be able to Define key terms like Project, Project Management, Discuss the main characteristics
More informationEXERCISE Draw the network diagram. a. Activity Name A B C D E F G H
XRIS. What do you mean by network analysis? xplain with counter examples.. What are the basic differences between PM and PRT analysis of project work?. State the rule of constructing the network diagram..
More informationAppendix A Decision Support Analysis
Field Manual 100-11 Appendix A Decision Support Analysis Section I: Introduction structure development, and facilities. Modern quantitative methods can greatly facilitate this Complex decisions associated
More informationNetwork Analysis Basic Components. The Other View. Some Applications. Continued. Goal of Network Analysis. RK Jana
Network nalysis RK Jana asic omponents ollections of interconnected linear forms: Lines Intersections Regions (created by the partitioning of space by the lines) Planar (streets, all on same level, vertices
More informationAssistance with University Projects? Research Reports? Writing Skills? We have got you covered! www.assignmentstudio.net WhatsApp: +61-424-295050 Toll Free: 1-800-794-425 Email: contact@assignmentstudio.net
More informationProject Planning. Jesper Larsen. Department of Management Engineering Technical University of Denmark
Project Planning jesla@man.dtu.dk Department of Management Engineering Technical University of Denmark 1 Project Management Project Management is a set of techniques that helps management manage large-scale
More informationUNIVERSITY OF BOLTON SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING. MSc CIVIL ENGINEERING MSc CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT SEMESTER ONE EXAMINATION 2017/2018
ENG026 UNIVERSITY OF BOLTON SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING MSc CIVIL ENGINEERING MSc CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT SEMESTER ONE EXAMINATION 2017/2018 PROJECT MANAGEMENT MODULE NO: CPM7002 Date: 15 January 2018
More informationSSC-JE STAFF SELECTION COMMISSION CIVIL ENGINEERING STUDY MATERIAL ESTIMATING, COSTING AND VALUATION
1 ` SSC-JE STAFF SELECTION COMMISSION CIVIL ENGINEERING STUDY MATERIAL SSC-JE Civil Engineering 2 Estimating, Costing and Valuation : Estimate, Glossary of technical terms, Analysis of rates, Methods and
More informationProgram Evaluation and Review Techniques (PERT) Critical Path Method (CPM):
Program Evaluation and Review Techniques (PERT) Critical Path Method (CPM): A Rough Guide by Andrew Scouller PROJECT MANAGEMENT Project Managers can use project management software to keep track of the
More informationCISC 322 Software Architecture
CISC 22 Software Architecture Project Scheduling (PERT/CPM) Ahmed E. Hassan (Edited For Course Presentation, 206) Project A project is a temporary endeavour undertaken to create a "unique" product or service
More informationTextbook: pp Chapter 11: Project Management
1 Textbook: pp. 405-444 Chapter 11: Project Management 2 Learning Objectives After completing this chapter, students will be able to: Understand how to plan, monitor, and control projects with the use
More informationProject planning and creating a WBS
37E01500 Project Management and Consulting Practice Project planning and creating a WBS Matti Rossi Lecture 3, Tue 28.2.2017 Learning objectives Describe the project time management planning tasks, and
More informationConstruction Management
Construction Management 1. Which one of the following represents an activity A. excavation for foundation B. curing of concrete C. setting of question paper D. preparation of breakfast 2. Pick up the incorrect
More informationINSE 6230 Total Quality Project Management Winter 2018 Quiz I. Max : 70 points. This is a closed book exam. Answer all the questions in the booklet.
. Surname, given names: Student Number: INSE 6230 Total Quality Project Management Winter 2018 Quiz I. Max : 70 points This is a closed book exam. Answer all the questions in the booklet. Ensure that your
More informationPROJECT MANAGEMENT COURSE 5: PROJECT TIME MANAGEMENT. G.N. Sandhy Widyasthana
PROJECT MANAGEMENT COURSE 5: PROJECT TIME MANAGEMENT G.N. Sandhy Widyasthana widyasthana@gmail.com 022 70702020 081 225 702020 1 2 3 Process of identifying the specific actions to be performed to produce
More informationPROJECT MANAGEMENT DIPLOMA COURSE
PROJECT MANAGEMENT DIPLOMA COURSE UNIT THREE PROJECT PLANNING TUTOR TALK: The Learning Outcomes for this assignment are: Describe the following: o Planning parameters o Planning quality o Developing a
More informationUNIVERSITY OF SWAZILAND FACULTY OF COMMERCE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION FINAL EXAMINATION PAPER MAY 2016 ROJECT MANAGEMENT THREE [3] HOURS
UNIVERSITY OF SWAZILAND FACULTY OF COMMERCE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION FINAL EXAMINATION PAPER MAY 2016 TITLE OF PAPER ROJECT MANAGEMENT COURSE CODE BA303 FULL TIME STUDENTS TIME ALLOCATED TOTAL
More information1 of 14 4/27/2009 7:45 AM
1 of 14 4/27/2009 7:45 AM Chapter 7 - Network Models in Project Management INTRODUCTION Most realistic projects that organizations like Microsoft, General Motors, or the U.S. Defense Department undertake
More informationIP-CIS : CIS Project Management
Meltem Özturan www.mis.boun.edu.tr/ozturan/mis301 1 Project Management Tools and Techniques (PMTT) Feasibility Analysis Organizational Breakdown Structure Work Breakdown Structure Scheduling Earned Value
More informationProject Management Professional (PMP) Exam Prep Course 06 - Project Time Management
Project Management Professional (PMP) Exam Prep Course 06 - Project Time Management Slide 1 Looking Glass Development, LLC (303) 663-5402 / (888) 338-7447 4610 S. Ulster St. #150 Denver, CO 80237 information@lookingglassdev.com
More informationOutline. Global Company Profile: Bechtel Group. The Importance of Project Management Project Planning Project Scheduling Project Controlling
Project Management Outline Global Company Profile: Bechtel Group The Importance of Project Management Project Planning Project Scheduling Project Controlling Outline - Continued Project Management Techniques:
More informationProject Planning. Planning is an important step in project execution. Planning means:
Project Planning Planning is an important step in project execution. Planning means: Thinking through future project actions Seeking and mentally inspecting the long path from the start to the finish Achieving
More informationCHAPTER 6 CRASHING STOCHASTIC PERT NETWORKS WITH RESOURCE CONSTRAINED PROJECT SCHEDULING PROBLEM
CHAPTER 6 CRASHING STOCHASTIC PERT NETWORKS WITH RESOURCE CONSTRAINED PROJECT SCHEDULING PROBLEM 6.1 Introduction Project Management is the process of planning, controlling and monitoring the activities
More informationIntroduction. Introduction. Six Steps of PERT/CPM. Six Steps of PERT/CPM LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Valua%on and pricing (November 5, 2013) LEARNING OBJECTIVES Lecture 12 Project Management Olivier J. de Jong, LL.M., MM., MBA, CFD, CFFA, AA www.olivierdejong.com 1. Understand how to plan, monitor, and
More informationProject Management Chapter 13
Lecture 12 Project Management Chapter 13 Introduction n Managing large-scale, complicated projects effectively is a difficult problem and the stakes are high. n The first step in planning and scheduling
More informationCOPYRIGHTED MATERIAL. Index
Index Note to the reader: Throughout this index boldfaced page numbers indicate primary discussions of a topic. Italicized page numbers indicate illustrations. A A+ certification, 28 acceptance criteria
More informationOptimization Prof. A. Goswami Department of Mathematics Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur. Lecture - 18 PERT
Optimization Prof. A. Goswami Department of Mathematics Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur Lecture - 18 PERT (Refer Slide Time: 00:56) In the last class we completed the C P M critical path analysis
More informationHandout 4: Deterministic Systems and the Shortest Path Problem
SEEM 3470: Dynamic Optimization and Applications 2013 14 Second Term Handout 4: Deterministic Systems and the Shortest Path Problem Instructor: Shiqian Ma January 27, 2014 Suggested Reading: Bertsekas
More informationPlan Implementation. Pushpa Lal Shakya
Plan Implementation Pushpa Lal Shakya Outline of Presentation 1. Plan Implementation: Meaning 2. Use of MTEF in Plan Implementation 3. Plan implementation Process and Implementation Modalities 4. Application
More informationSCHOOL OF ACCOUNTING AND BUSINESS BSc. (APPLIED ACCOUNTING) GENERAL / SPECIAL DEGREE PROGRAMME END SEMESTER EXAMINATION JULY 2016
All Rights Reserved No. of Pages - 10 No of Questions - 06 SCHOOL OF ACCOUNTING AND BUSINESS BSc. (APPLIED ACCOUNTING) GENERAL / SPECIAL DEGREE PROGRAMME END SEMESTER EXAMINATION JULY 2016 MGT 30725 Project
More informationUNIT 5 PROJECT ANALYSIS PERT/CPM MODULE - 2
UNIT 5 PROJECT ANALYSIS MODULE - 2 UNIT 5 PROJECT ANALYSIS Structure 5.0 Introduction 5.1 Unit Objectives 5.2 Definitions of Project and Project Management 5.3 Characteristics of a Project 5.4 Life Cycle
More informationPOLYTECHNIC OF NAMIBIA
POLYTECHNIC OF NAMIBIA SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT PROJECT MANAGEMENT BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 07BBMA SUBJECT CODE: PRM422S DATE: DURATION: MARKS: EXAMINERS: MODERATOR:
More informationProject Management with Brief Information regarding CPM and PERT Methods
99 INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC & ENGINEERING RESEARCH, VOLUME 9, ISSUE, JULY-8 Project Management with Brief Information regarding CPM and PERT Methods Rohan Agarwal Guide: Sheetal Patel Abstract
More informationSWEN 256 Software Process & Project Management
SWEN 256 Software Process & Project Management Plan: Identify activities. No specific start and end dates. Estimating: Determining the size & duration of activities. Schedule: Adds specific start and end
More informationProgramme Evaluation and Review Technique
15 Programme Evaluation and Review Technique LEARNING OBJECTIVES : After studying this chapter, you will be able to : l l l l l l l l l Explain generic term network analysis and such related terms as Critical
More informationCHAPTER 5 STOCHASTIC SCHEDULING
CHPTER STOCHSTIC SCHEDULING In some situations, estimating activity duration becomes a difficult task due to ambiguity inherited in and the risks associated with some work. In such cases, the duration
More informationProject Risk Management
Project Risk Management Introduction Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 PMP Exam Preparation Project Integration Management Project Scope Management Project Time Management Unit 4 Unit 5 Unit 6 Unit 7 Project Cost Management
More informationRoll No. :... Invigilator s Signature :.. CS/B.TECH(IT)/SEM-5/M(CS)-511/ OPERATIONS RESEARCH AND OPTIMIZATION TECHNIQUES
Name : Roll No. :.... Invigilator s Signature :.. CS/B.TECH(IT)/SEM-5/M(CS)-511/2011-12 2011 OPERATIONS RESEARCH AND OPTIMIZATION TECHNIQUES Time Allotted : 3 Hours Full Marks : 70 The figures in the margin
More informationResearch Methods Outline
: Project Management James Gain jgain@cs.uct.ac.za Outline Introduction [] Project Management [] Experimental Computer Science [] Role of Mathematics [1] Designing User Experiments [] Qualitative Research
More informationCHAPTER 5 SCHEDULING AND TRACKING WORK IN CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT. UWB10202 Effective Communication by Norazmi Danuri
CHAPTER SCHEDULING AND TRACKING WORK IN CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT UWB10202 Effective Communication by Norazmi Danuri (norazmi@uthm.edu.my) Introduction Planning & Scheduling Principles Techniques
More informationProject Management and Cost Control
Project Management and Cost Control What is Project Management Build A A Done Build B B Done Build C JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN C Done Build D On time! Ship Unique, one-time operations designed to accomplish
More informationProbabilistic Completion Time in Project Scheduling Min Khee Chin 1, Sie Long Kek 2, Sy Yi Sim 3, Ta Wee Seow 4
Probabilistic Completion Time in Project Scheduling Min Khee Chin 1, Sie Long Kek 2, Sy Yi Sim 3, Ta Wee Seow 4 1 Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia 2 Center
More informationChapter 11: PERT for Project Planning and Scheduling
Chapter 11: PERT for Project Planning and Scheduling PERT, the Project Evaluation and Review Technique, is a network-based aid for planning and scheduling the many interrelated tasks in a large and complex
More informationLine Balancing S K Mondal Chapter 3
Line Balancing S K Mondal Chapter 3 Solution: J G 10 K I 7 L J, H 10 M K 6 N L, M 9 [10-Marks] 6 8 7 10 A D G J 5 B 5 6 E H L 10 9 N Work station number 1 3 4 5 6 4 10 7 4 C F I K M 6 Precedence diagram
More informationMS Project 2007 Page 1 of 18
MS Project 2007 Page 1 of 18 PROJECT MANAGEMENT (PM):- There are powerful environment forces contributed to the rapid expansion of the projects and project management approaches to the business problems
More informationReal-World Project Management. Chapter 15
Real-World Project Chapter 15 Characteristics of Project Unique one-time focus Difficulties arise from originality Subject to uncertainties Unexplained or unplanned events often arise, affecting resources,
More informationDISCLAIMER. The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
DISCLAIMER The Suggested Answers hosted in the website do not constitute the basis for evaluation of the students answers in the examination. The answers are prepared by the Faculty of the Board of Studies
More informationStandard Form of Agreement Between OWNER AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGER Construction Manager as Owner s Agent
CMAA Document A-1 Standard Form of Agreement Between OWNER AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGER Construction Manager as Owner s Agent 2013 EDITION This document is to be used in connection with the Standard Form of
More informationProject Management -- Developing the Project Plan
Project Management -- Developing the Project Plan Dr. Tai-Yue Wang Department of Industrial and Information Management National Cheng Kung University Tainan, TAIWAN, ROC 1 Where We Are Now 6 2 Developing
More informationManagement Management
Project Management Management Management in all business and organizational activities is the act of getting people together to accomplish desired goals and objectives using available resources efficiently
More informationChapter16Project Management and. Scheduling Project management
Chapter6Project Management and Scheduling Figure 6. On completion of this chapter, you should be able to identify key components of projects and the issues associated with them, and you should be able
More informationLogistics. Lecture notes. Maria Grazia Scutellà. Dipartimento di Informatica Università di Pisa. September 2015
Logistics Lecture notes Maria Grazia Scutellà Dipartimento di Informatica Università di Pisa September 2015 These notes are related to the course of Logistics held by the author at the University of Pisa.
More informationTeori Pengambilan Keputusan. Week 12 Project Management
Teori Pengambilan Keputusan Week 1 Project Management Project Management Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT) Critical Path Method (CPM) PERT and CPM Network techniques Developed in 195 s CPM
More informationProfit Maximization and Strategic Management for Construction Projects
Profit Maximization and Strategic Management for Construction Projects Hakob Avetisyan, Ph.D. 1 and Miroslaw Skibniewski, Ph.D. 2 1 Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, E-209, 800 N. State
More informationThe Critical Path Method
The Critical Path Method Presented by Antonio Prensa, MBA, PMP, CCP, CSTE for Project Management Institute Puerto Rico Chapter June 2, 22 San Juan, Puerto Rico "I believe that this nation should commit
More informationSECTION PROJECT SCHEDULE 08/08
SECTION 01 32 01.00 10 PROJECT SCHEDULE 08/08 PART 1 GENERAL 1.1 REFERENCES The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to within
More informationSubject O Basic of Operation Research (D-01) Date O 20/04/2011 Time O 11.00 to 02.00 Q.1 Define Operation Research and state its relation with decision making. (14) What are the opportunities and short
More information56:171 Operations Research Midterm Exam Solutions October 22, 1993
56:171 O.R. Midterm Exam Solutions page 1 56:171 Operations Research Midterm Exam Solutions October 22, 1993 (A.) /: Indicate by "+" ="true" or "o" ="false" : 1. A "dummy" activity in CPM has duration
More informationProject Management Fundamentals
Project Management Fundamentals Course No: B04-003 Credit: 4 PDH Najib Gerges, Ph.D., P.E. Continuing Education and Development, Inc. 9 Greyridge Farm Court Stony Point, NY 10980 P: (877) 322-5800 F: (877)
More informationPASS4TEST. IT Certification Guaranteed, The Easy Way! We offer free update service for one year
PASS4TEST IT Certification Guaranteed, The Easy Way! \ We offer free update service for one year Exam : PMI-SP Title : PMI Scheduling Professional Vendors : PMI Version : DEMO Get Latest & Valid PMI-SP
More informationIE 102 Spring Project Management
IE 102 Spring 2018 Project Management 1 Management of Projects Planning - goal setting, defining the project, team organization Scheduling - relates people, money, and supplies to specific activities and
More informationMnDOT use of Calendars in Primavera P6
MnDOT Project Management Office Presents: MnDOT use of Calendars in Primavera P6 Presenter: Jonathan McNatty, PSP Senior Schedule Consultant DRMcNatty & Associates, Inc. Housekeeping Items Lines will be
More informationADVANCED QUANTITATIVE SCHEDULE RISK ANALYSIS
ADVANCED QUANTITATIVE SCHEDULE RISK ANALYSIS DAVID T. HULETT, PH.D. 1 HULETT & ASSOCIATES, LLC 1. INTRODUCTION Quantitative schedule risk analysis is becoming acknowledged by many project-oriented organizations
More informationSECTION PROJECT SCHEDULES (SMALL PROJECTS DESIGN/BID/BUILD)
SECTION 01 32 16.15 PROJECT SCHEDULES (SMALL PROJECTS DESIGN/BID/BUILD) PART 1- GENERAL 1.1 DESCRIPTION: A. The Contractor shall develop a Critical Path Method (CPM) plan and schedule demonstrating fulfillment
More informationMODULE: INTRODUCTION TO PROJECT MANAGEMENT / PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Programme BA (Hons) Fashion and Textiles (Top-Up) BA (Hons) Graphic Design with Animation (Top-Up) BA (Hons) Interior Design Cohort FDI- BFT(TP)/14B/PT FDI- BGDA(TP)/14B/PT FDI-BAID/13B/FT Examinations
More informationOptimization of Rescheduling and Economy. Analysis of the Implementation of Kwitang Office. Park Building Construction Project in Jakarta
Contemporary Engineering Sciences, Vol. 10, 2017, no. 7, 317-333 HIKARI Ltd, www.m-hikari.com https://doi.org/10.12988/ces.2017.712 Optimization of Rescheduling and Economy Analysis of the Implementation
More informationETSF01: Software Engineering Process Economy and Quality
ETSF01: Software Engineering Process Economy and Quality Dietmar Pfahl Lund University 1. Identify project objectives 0.Select project 2. Identify project infrastructure Project planning steps Review Lower
More informationHYDRAULIC INSTITUTE REPORT 2015 ANNUAL REPORT OF OPERATING RATIOS
COMPANY NAME: #A02 HYDRAULIC INSTITUTE REPORT REPORT RATIOS FOR PUMP DIVISION ONLY IN COLUMN I. IF THE ACCOUNTING SYSTEM OF THAT DIVISION INCLUDES ALLIED OPERATIONS SUCH AS A FOUNDRY, EXPENSES, SALES PROFITS,
More informationActivity Predecessors Durations (days) a - 3 b a 4 c a 5 d a 4 e b 2 f d 9 g c, e 6 h f, g 2
CHAPTER 11 INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING YEAR 2012 ONE MARK MCQ 11.1 Which one of the following is NOT a decision taken during the aggregate production planning stage? (A) Scheduling of machines (B) Amount of
More informationACWP (actual cost of work performed) Cost of actual work performed to date on the project, plus any fixed costs.
Glossary ACWP (actual cost of work performed) Cost of actual work performed to date on the project, plus any fixed costs. ALAP (as late as possible) A constraint placed on a task s timing to make it occur
More informationDC Program and Project Managers Meeting #2
+ Trevor Lowing Trevor.Lowing@gmail.com DC Program and Project Managers Meeting #2 Session 1: Planning projects with MS Project Session 2: Workshop: Generating Reports with MS Project and Visual Basic
More informationDIVISION 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS SECTION 01315A PROJECT SCHEDULE
DIVISION 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS SECTION 01315A PROJECT SCHEDULE [---Section 01315A should be used for contracts for which a fully-developed computergenerated critical path method is appropriate for managing
More informationDecision Support Tool for Project Time-Cost Trade-off
Decision Support Tool for Project Time-Cost Trade-off Fikri Dweiri Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management Department University of Sharjah Sharjah, UAE, 27272 fdweiri@sharjah.ac.ae Abstract
More informationD.K.M COLLEGE FOR WOMEN (AUTONOMOUS) VELLORE -1. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY-15CPCO3D II M.COM -QUESTION BANK
D.K.M COLLEGE FOR WOMEN (AUTONOMOUS) VELLORE -1. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY-15CPCO3D II M.COM -QUESTION BANK UNIT-I SECTION- A (6 MARKS) 1. Define research. What are the scopes of research? 2. Define research.
More informationContents Cloud or On-Premises Content Introduction Data Dictionary... 23
P6 Data Dictionary Version 17 July 2017 Contents Cloud or On-Premises Content... 19 Introduction... 21 Data Dictionary... 23 % Allocation... 23 Access Level... 23 Access Time... 23 Accounting Variance...
More informationNODIA AND COMPANY. GATE SOLVED PAPER Mechanical Engineering Industrial Engineering. Copyright By NODIA & COMPANY
No part of this publication may be reproduced or distributed in any form or any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, or otherwise without the prior permission of the author. GATE SOLVED PAPER Mechanical
More informationu w 1.5 < 0 These two results imply that the utility function is concave.
A person with initial wealth of Rs.1000 has a 20% possibility of getting in a mischance. On the off chance that he gets in a mishap, he will lose Rs.800, abandoning him with Rs.200; on the off chance that
More information06IP/IM74 OPERATIONS RESEARCH
06IP/IM74 OPERATIONS RESEARCH UNIT - 6: PROJECT MANAGEMENT USING NETWORK ANALYSIS (By Dr.G.N.MOHAN BABU, Prof & HOD (I&P Engg), MCE, Hassan 573 021) LEARNING OBJECTIVES OF THE MODULE: By the end of this
More informationInternational Journal of Advanced Engineering and Management Research Vol. 2 Issue 4, ISSN:
International Journal of Advanced Engineering and Management Research Vol. 2 Issue 4, 2017 http://ijaemr.com/ ISSN: 2456-3676 CPM AND PERT COMPARISON ANALYSIS IN PROJECT PLANNING ABSTRACT Talatu Muhammad
More informationStandard Form of Agreement Between OWNER AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGER Construction Manager At-Risk
CMAA Document CMAR-1 Standard Form of Agreement Between OWNER AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGER Construction Manager At-Risk 2004 EDITION This document is to be used in connection with CMAA Standard Form of Contract
More informationFAYETTE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT RISK SERVICES
FAYETTE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT RISK SERVICES The Fayette County School District (FCSD) desires to retain the services of a professional Construction
More informationPROJECT MANAGEMENT. Trying to manage a project without project management is like trying to play a football game without a game plan
PROJECT MANAGEMENT Trying to manage a project without project management is like trying to play a football game without a game plan K. Tate (Past Board Member, PMI). Brad Fink 28 February 2013 Executive
More informationProject Management. A Practitioner s Guide. Steven M. Bragg
Project Management A Practitioner s Guide Steven M. Bragg Chapter 1 Overview of Project Management... 1 Learning Objectives... 1 Introduction... 1 Project Management Activities... 1 The Need for Project
More informationA Linear Programming Approach for Optimum Project Scheduling Taking Into Account Overhead Expenses and Tardiness Penalty Function
A Linear Programming Approach for Optimum Project Scheduling Taking Into Account Overhead Expenses and Tardiness Penalty Function Mohammed Woyeso Geda, Industrial Engineering Department Ethiopian Institute
More informationCLASSIFICATION OF COST
Cost Accounting Standard 1 CLASSIFICATION OF COST Draft Developed by Technical Support and Practice Development Committee Institute of Cost and Managemet Accountants of Pakistan Implementation Status This
More information