1.A key task after completing the Work Breakdown Structure is to create the Project Schedule. The Project Schedule requires defining task sequencing and the dependencies between the tasks. Describe one of the four categories of dependencies. Is one category more important than the others? If so, identify it and explain why. Are all the dependencies managed in the same way? Give an example of a dependency in an informal home project.

2.Beyond identifying dependent activities, the logical relationship between the activities should also be defined. Define one of the four possible logical relationships and give an example of it in either a formal or informal project.

3.There are several techniques for estimating task durations. Why are these techniques important? Identify and describe one of these techniques. Under what circumstances would you use this technique?

Topic 2

1. You are the network administrator for a company of 500 employees with an extensive wireless infrastructure. On a Friday afternoon at about 4:55PM, you begin receiving multiple calls from users from all departments reporting that the Wi-Fi is down and no one can submit their time cards for the week which means no one will get paid unless you fix the issue ASAP. Describe the process you would use to troubleshoot the problem.

2. On your home router (or one you researched on the Internet if you do not have access to one), research and describe the process for implementing port forwarding. What are some reasons why someone would want to do this?