A Project Consists of Four Activities with Information as Shown

question 67

Multiple Choice

A project consists of four activities with information as shown in the table.What is the overall variance of the project? $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | l | } \hline \text { Activity } & \text { Predecessor } & \text { Length } & \text { Variance } \\\hline \mathrm {A } & - - & 10 & 4 \\\hline\mathrm { B} &\mathrm {A } & 12 & 3 \\\hline \mathrm { C } & \mathrm { B } & 16 & 5 \\\hline \mathrm { D } & \mathrm { C } & 14 & 6 \\\hline \end{array}$$

• A)4.24
• B)8.41
• C)18
• D)24

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Definitions:

Finishing Department

The section of a manufacturing plant where products are completed, undergoing final processes such as painting, polishing, or packaging.

Production Departments

Divisions within a manufacturing company responsible for different stages of the production process, from raw materials to finished products.

Manufacturing Overhead

All indirect costs associated with manufacturing, such as utilities, maintenance, and factory management salaries, not directly tied to production.

Customizing Department

A specialized department within a company focused on modifying and tailoring products to meet specific customer requirements.