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Critical Path Analysis and Algorithms

Critical Path Analysis and Algorithms

Assessment

Interactive Video

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Mathematics, Computers, Business, Education, Instructional Technology

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9th - 12th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Hard

Created by

Liam Anderson

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This video tutorial introduces the critical path algorithm, focusing on version one. It explains the steps to create a priority list by identifying critical paths in a task diagram. Through an example, the video demonstrates the trial-and-error process of finding the longest path and updating the priority list. The tutorial concludes with a brief introduction to version two, which uses the backflow algorithm to simplify the process.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of the Critical Path Algorithm?

To create a priority list based on task importance

To find the shortest path in a network

To allocate resources efficiently

To determine the minimum completion time for a schedule

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which step involves removing a task from the diagraph in Version One of the Critical Path Algorithm?

Step 3

Step 4

Step 2

Step 1

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the example, what is the total time for the critical path starting at Task 1 and going through Task 4 and Task 7?

15 hours

19 hours

17 hours

23 hours

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the total time for the path from Task 2 to Task 5 to Task 8?

17 hours

19 hours

23 hours

15 hours

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which task is added to the priority list after Task 1 is eliminated?

Task 4

Task 5

Task 3

Task 2

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the total time for the critical path starting at Task 6 and going to Task 8?

7 hours

14 hours

12 hours

9 hours

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which tasks are added to the priority list when there are two critical paths starting at different vertices?

Task 6 and Task 7

Task 4 and Task 5

Task 2 and Task 3

Task 8 and Task 9

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