D1.4 - Critical path analysis

Modelling of a project by an Activity on arc will be used.; The use of dummies is activity network, from a precedence included. table.; In a precedence network, precedence tables will only show immediate predecessors.

Use project modelling with activity networks to connect the rule to the data and decision in the question.

This matters because project modelling with activity networks determines what can be inferred or chosen; begin with the stated conditions and keep the conclusion tied to the evidence.

Example: apply project modelling with activity networks to one small, clearly defined case, show the key step or comparison, and explain the result in words.

Boundary: Project modelling with activity networks is not a universal recommendation. Check the syllabus scope, assumptions, units and the limits of the evidence before generalising.

Completion of the precedence table for a given activity network.

Use completion of the precedence table for a given activity to connect the rule to the data and decision in the question.

This matters because completion of the precedence table for a given activity determines what can be inferred or chosen; begin with the stated conditions and keep the conclusion tied to the evidence.

Example: apply completion of the precedence table for a given activity to one small, clearly defined case, show the key step or comparison, and explain the result in words.

Boundary: Completion of the precedence table for a given activity is not a universal recommendation. Check the syllabus scope, assumptions, units and the limits of the evidence before generalising.

Algorithm for finding the critical path.; Earliest and latest event times.; Earliest and latest start and finish times for activities.

Use algorithm for finding the critical path to connect the rule to the data and decision in the question.

This matters because algorithm for finding the critical path determines what can be inferred or chosen; begin with the stated conditions and keep the conclusion tied to the evidence.

Example: apply algorithm for finding the critical path to one small, clearly defined case, show the key step or comparison, and explain the result in words.

Boundary: Algorithm for finding the critical path is not a universal recommendation. Check the syllabus scope, assumptions, units and the limits of the evidence before generalising.

Total float.; Gantt (cascade) charts.; Scheduling.

Use total float to connect the rule to the data and decision in the question.

This matters because total float determines what can be inferred or chosen; begin with the stated conditions and keep the conclusion tied to the evidence.

Example: apply total float to one small, clearly defined case, show the key step or comparison, and explain the result in words.

Boundary: Total float is not a universal recommendation. Check the syllabus scope, assumptions, units and the limits of the evidence before generalising.