Two Critical Path Activities Are Candidates for Crashing on a CPM

question 97

Multiple Choice

Two critical path activities are candidates for crashing on a CPM network. Activity details are in the table below. To cut one day from the project's duration, activity ________ should be crashed first, adding ________ to project cost. $$\begin{array} { | c | c | c | c | c | } \hline \text { Activity } & \text { Normal Time } & \text { Normal Cost } & \text { Crash Time } & \text { Crash Cost } \\\hline \text { One } & 8 \text { days } & \$ 6,000 & 6 \text { days } & \$ 6,800 \\\hline \text { Two } & 10 \text { days } & \$ 4,000 & 9 \text { days } & \$ 5,000 \\\hline\end{array}$$

• A) One; $400
• B) One; $6,800
• C) Two; $1,000
• D) Two; $5,000
• E) One or two should be crashed; $1,400

Identifying key components and processes within the definition of management.

Identifying strategies for increasing organizational efficiency and productivity.

Recognizing the role of management in responding to and initiating change.

Differentiating between various approaches to quality management.

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