QUESTION FIVE

Being a regular user of PERT/CPM, Mr. Perty knows that this technique will provide invaluable help. Describe the benefits of network diagrams that Mr Perty will find invaluable.

(10 Marks)

A penalty of $300,000 is charged if Reliable has not completed construction by the deadline 47 weeks from now. It is important for Mr Perty to determine the critical path to avoid any delays in the completion of the project. Briefly describe the critical path. Use the information provided in Figure 22.5 to determine the critical path and calculate this path for the construction project.