critical path is __________ and the project duration is _____________

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Using the attached information (pics) identify 

The critical path is __________ and the project duration is _____________days.  (Respond using a whole number).

Consider the following data for a project to install a new server at the Northland Pines High School:
Activity
Activity Time (days)
Immediate Predecessor(s)
A
3
A
C
6
A
3
B
E
В
F
7
В С
G
2
D, E
H
2
3
J
5
G, H, I
Transcribed Image Text:Consider the following data for a project to install a new server at the Northland Pines High School: Activity Activity Time (days) Immediate Predecessor(s) A 3 A C 6 A 3 B E В F 7 В С G 2 D, E H 2 3 J 5 G, H, I
S
3.
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A network diagram is a graphical representation of a project which helps to identify the project duration and critical path in a visualized manner. A critical path indicating the longest duration path and its duration indicating the project duration. Here, we can identify the critical path by listing all possible path like given below

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