A Simple Project Listing of Five Activities and Their Respective

question 5

Multiple Choice

A simple project listing of five activities and their respective time estimates are presented below: $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | } \hline \text { Activity } & \text { Immediate Predecessor } & \text { Time in Days } \\\hline \text { A } & \text { None } & 1 \\\hline \text { B } & \text { A } & 2 \\\hline \text { C } & \text { A } & 1 \\\hline \text { D } & \text { B and C } & 3 \\\hline \text { E } & \text { D } & 2 \\\hline\end{array}$$
Using CPM,which activities make up the critical path?

• A) A,C,D,E
• B) A,B,D,E
• C) A,C,B,D,E
• D) A,D,E
• E) None of the above

---

Definitions:

Management Accept

The process of corporate leadership approving strategies, initiatives, or decisions based on their alignment with the organization's objectives and resource capabilities.

Required Rate of Return

The lowest yearly return rate on an investment that appeals enough to persuade people or corporations to invest in a specific venture or financial opportunity.

NPV

Net Present Value (NPV) is the calculation used to determine the current value of a series of future cash flows, discounted at the hurdle rate.

Project Rejected

The decision not to proceed with a planned project, often due to factors such as cost, feasibility, or changes in strategic direction.