The network diagram below shows the five tasks required to complete a project and the associated times for those tasks. What is the earliest completion of the project diagrammed?
A)23 weeks
B)24 weeks
C)28 weeks
D)37 weeks

Question

The network diagram below shows the five tasks required to complete a project and the associated times for those tasks.  What is the earliest completion of the project diagrammed?
A)23 weeks 
B)24 weeks 
C)28 weeks 
D)37 weeks

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To calculate the earliest completion of a project, we need to calculate the critical path, which is the longest path in the network diagram. In this case, the critical path is Tasks A → C → E, with a total duration of 24 weeks (10 + 9 + 5 = 24). Therefore, the earliest completion of the project is 24 weeks.

The Network Diagram Below Shows the Five Tasks Required to Complete