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Based on the chart, while completing the project, a team member tells you that the team forgot something during planning. Activity F needs the results of activity E before it can begin. Taking this new dependency into account, what would be the effect on the project?
Suggested Answer: C
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34 comments · newest first
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Daisy
11 months ago
Definitely increases the critical path.
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Theodora
11 months ago
Increased complexity in communication too, I think.
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Georgene
11 months ago
Wait, are we sure it won't affect the timeline?
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Lisbeth
12 months ago
Totally agree, that dependency is crucial!
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Vilma
12 months ago
It would delay activity F for sure.
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Alyssa
12 months ago
I feel like communication complexity could increase, but I don’t think that’s the main issue here. Delays seem more relevant based on what we practiced.
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Harrison
1 year ago
This reminds me of a practice question where a similar situation caused a delay. I think the answer might be that it delays activity F.
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Latrice
1 year ago
I’m not entirely sure, but I think if we add a dependency, it could affect the critical path. I might need to double-check that.
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Leanna
1 year ago
I remember studying dependencies and how they can impact the schedule. If F depends on E, it seems likely that F would be delayed.
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Dorsey
1 year ago
I'm a little confused by this one. The new dependency could affect communication, or it might not have any effect at all. I'm not sure I fully understand how this would impact the critical path. I'll need to review the chart and the question more carefully.
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Antonio
1 year ago
Okay, let me think this through step-by-step. If activity F can't start until the results of activity E are available, that's going to delay the start of F. And since F is on the critical path, that delay will push out the overall project timeline. So I'm pretty confident option A is the right answer.
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Candra
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure here. The question mentions a "new dependency", but I'm not sure if that automatically means the critical path will increase. I might need to double-check the chart and think this through a bit more.
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Lacresha
1 year ago
This seems straightforward - the new dependency between activities E and F would definitely increase the critical path, so I'll go with option A.
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Trevor
1 year ago
As someone who's been on plenty of projects, I can tell you that missing dependencies are the bane of our existence. D is the only logical answer here.
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Sylvie
1 year ago
Looks like we need to make sure activity E is completed before starting activity F.
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Sherrell
1 year ago
Definitely, it's important to catch those early on to avoid delays.
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Cherri
1 year ago
I agree, missing dependencies can really throw off a project timeline.
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Gracie
1 year ago
Woah, talk about a last-minute curveball! This team member better not make a habit of forgetting things. D all the way, no doubt about it.
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Dorian
1 year ago
Blair: It's important to stay on top of these things to avoid delays.
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Blair
1 year ago
User 2: Yeah, that new dependency definitely throws a wrench in the timeline.
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Margart
1 year ago
User 1: I agree, D would delay activity F.
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Julio
1 year ago
Hold up, is this a trick question? I'm leaning towards D, but I wouldn't put it past them to try and confuse us. Better double-check the chart just to be sure.
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Valene
2 years ago
Oh, this is a tricky one. But I'm pretty sure the correct answer is D. Delays are never fun, but at least it's not a communication issue.
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Danica
1 year ago
Definitely, staying on top of dependencies is key to project success.
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Lisbeth
1 year ago
It's important to address dependencies early on to avoid delays.
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Erick
1 year ago
That makes sense, delays can really impact a project.
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Brinda
1 year ago
I think you're right, D) It would delay activity F.
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Jacob
2 years ago
Ah, I see what they're getting at. The new dependency is going to throw a wrench in the works. Gotta be D, right?
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Agustin
1 year ago
User 2: Definitely, that new dependency is going to cause a delay.
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Kip
1 year ago
User 1: Yeah, you're right. It would delay activity F.
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Brynn
2 years ago
Hmm, I think the correct answer is D. The new dependency between E and F will delay the start of activity F, which could impact the critical path.
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Yan
2 years ago
But wouldn't it also increase the critical path if activity F is delayed? That could have a big impact on the project.
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Britt
2 years ago
I agree with you, Jolene. It makes sense that if there's a new dependency, it would affect the project timeline.
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Jolene
2 years ago
I think if activity F needs the results of activity E before it can begin, it would delay activity F.