QUESTION $3(20$ Marks$)$

The project manager of Company X has identified the various activities required to complete his project. Use

the information below to construct a network diagram $($AON$)$ for the project and determine its critical path.

Task$/$Number Duration $($Days$)$ Predecessors

A $15-$

B $10$ A

C $9$ A

D $7$ B

E $8$ C$,$ D

F $7$ E

QUESTION $4(20$ Marks$)$

You are monitoring a new product development project. Assess the progress of the project by using the

Earned value management method.

Use the information in the table to complete the calculations for A $-$ D to assist in analysing the status of the

project.

Terms Values provided Values to be calculated

BAC Budget at Completion R$60000$

PV Planned Value A

PC Percentage Complete $50\%$

EV Earned Value B

AC Actual Cost R$20000$

SV Schedule Variance C

CV Cost Variance D

The project should be $60\%$ complete at this stage.

QUESTION $5(20$ Marks$)$

A few issues may arise during the project closure phase$$ therefore, a project closure process should be

followed. Formulate a guideline that project managers could use to close their projects comprehensively