Use the activity specifications outlined in the table below to generate a first cut project schedule.

From these specifications, develop a network schedule and answer the following questions.

a. What is the project duration?

b. What type of activity is 1.6?

c. What type of activity is 1.7?

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WBS ID Task Duration Predecessor 1 1 Project summary task 1.1 2 Design office complex 1.1.1 3 Determine budget 13 days 1.1.2 4 Determine the three best potential 4 days 3 architects 1.1.3 5 Interview architects 4 1.1.3.1 6 Architect 1 1 day 1.1.3.2 7 Architect 2 1 day 6 1.1.3.3 8 Architect 3 1 day 7 1.1.3.4 9 Select an architect 1 day 8 1.1.4 10 Prepare first draft plan 1 day 5,9 1.1.5 11 Review the plan 0.5 days 10 1.1.6 12 Finalize the plan 0.5 days 11 1.1.7 13 Obtain construction permit 0 days 12 1.2 14 Plan office layout 2 1.2.1 15 Prepare layout plan 2 days 1.2.2 16 Estimate costs 2 days 15 1.3 17 Buy materials 14 1.3.1 18 Rent tools and equipment 1 day 16 1.3.2 19 Purchase materials 1 day 16 1.4 20 Prepare the site 17 1.4.1 21 Excavate for foundation 8 days 1.4.2 22 Build the foundation 12 days 21 1.5 23 Begin construction 20 1.5.1 24 Build the pillars 10 days 1.5.2 25 Lay the roof 8 days 24 1.5.3 26 Build the walls 14 days 25 1.5.4 27 Flooring 14 days 25 1.6 28 Miscellaneous 27