Consider the Following Work Breakdown Structure What Is the Estimated Expected (Mean) Time for Project Completion

question 28

Multiple Choice

Consider the following work breakdown structure: $$\begin{array}{l}\begin{array} { l c c c c } &&&\text { Time Estimates (days) }\\\text { Activity } & \text { Precedes } & \text { Optimistic } & \text { Most Likely } & \text { Pessimistic } \\\hline \text { Start } & \text { A, B } & - & - & - \\\text { A } & \text { C, D } & 44 & 50 & 56 \\\text { B } & \text { D } & 45 & 60 & 75 \\\text { C } & \text { E } & 42 & 45 & 48 \\\text { D } & \text { F } & 31 & 40 & 49 \\\text { E } & \text { F } & 27 & 36 & 39 \\\text { F } & \text { End } & 58 & 70 & 82\end{array}\end{array}$$ What is the estimated expected (mean) time for project completion?

• A) 160 days
• B) 170 days
• C) 200 days
• D) 210 days
• E) 300 days

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Definitions:

Activity-Based Costing

A costing method that assigns overhead and indirect costs to specific activities, providing a more accurate reflection of the costs incurred.

Highlight

A highlight is a feature or element that is emphasized or made more noticeable, often used to draw attention to a specific point or detail.

Cost of Services

Expenses directly related to the delivery of services, including labor, materials, and overhead costs.

Direct Labor Hours

The total time workers or employees spend creating a product or providing a service, often used in cost accounting.