Assignment 2(Ch9) Questions

1.   (50 points) Use the information contained below to compress one time unit per move using the least cost method. Reduce the schedule until you reach the crash point of the network. For each move identify what activity(ies) was crashed and the adjusted total cost. (i.e., Calculate the minimum direct cost when project is finished in 12 days, 11 days, 10 days, 9 days, as well as 8 days.)

Note: The correct normal project duration, critical path, and total direct cost are provided.

2.   (50 points) Use the information contained below to compress one time unit per move using the least cost method. Reduce the schedule until you reach the crash point of the network. For each move identify what activity(ies) was crashed and the adjusted total cost. (i.e., Calculate the minimum direct cost when project is finished in 13 days, 12 days, 11 days, as well as 10 days.)

Note: Choose B instead of C and E (equal costs) because it is usually smarter to crash early rather than late AND one activity instead of two activities