A Simple CPM Network Has Three Activities,A,B,and C

question 31

Multiple Choice

A simple CPM network has three activities,A,B,and C.A is an immediate predecessor of B and of C.B is an immediate predecessor of C.The activity durations are A=4,B=3,C=8.

• A)The critical path is A-B-C,duration 15.
• B)The critical path is A-C,duration 12.
• C)The critical path is A-B-C,duration 13.5
• D)The critical path cannot be determined without knowing PERT expected activity times.
• E)The network has no critical path.

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Definitions:

Fixed Overhead Volume Variances

The difference between the budgeted and actual fixed overhead costs, attributed to changes in production volume.

Flexible Budget

A budget that adjusts or varies with changes in volume or activity levels.

Overhead Costs

Costs that are not directly related to the creation of products or services, including rent, utilities, and salaries for administrative staff.

Production Capacity

The maximum output that a manufacturing or production facility can achieve within a given period under normal working conditions.