A Project Is Represented by the Activity Durations (Estimated at 90

question 86

Multiple Choice

A project is represented by the activity durations (estimated at 90% likelihood of completion) and precedence requirements shown in the table.What is the overall duration of this project if it is managed using critical chain methodology? $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | l | l | l | } \hline \text { Activity } & \text { Predecessor } & \text { Length } & \text { Activity } & \text { Predecessor } & \text { Length } \\\hline \text { A } & - - & 20 & \text { D } & \text { B } & 16 \\\hline \text { B } & \text { A } & 20 & E & \text { C } & 8 \\\hline & \text { A } & 10 & \text { F } & \text { D, E } & 8 \\\hline\end{array}$$

• A) 48
• B) 32
• C) 64
• D) 43.5

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