QUESTION 1

Project Example:

Activity	Duration (days)	Predecessor	Resource Constraints
A	5		Must be Done By Bob Smith
B	7	A
C	2		Must be Done By Jane Doe
D	4	B	Must be Done By Bob Smith
E	4	A	Must be Done By Bob Smith
F	1	I
G	3	K
H	2	G
I	4	E
J	8	C	Must be Done By Jane Doe
K	3	A	Must be Done By Bob Smith
L	7	G

1. What is the shortest amount of time this project can be executed and why?
2. In what order should Bob Smith execute his activities? Why?
3. How many days (if any) can Jane Doe delay starting her activities without delaying the project schedule?

QUESTION 2

For the project in Question 1:

1. If one activity (besides A) can be expedited to reduce the overall schedule, which activity would you choose? Give an example of how you might expedite this activity. With your expedite strategies, how many days can be saved from the overall schedule?
2. What number of engineers would you request to execute this project in the shortest amount of time?

QUESTION 3

You are evaluating a controls integrator quote for a Cell Factory winding subline. This integrator will be responsible for designing controls cabinets, procuring hardware, developing software, performing a software and hardware FAT, and providing engineers to support onsite commissioning. Explain:

1. what line items you would request this vendor to provide in their quote and why?
2. the contractual terms you would recommend for each line item (e.g. lump sum, T&E) and why?

QUESTION 4

The vendor has agreed to structure their quote in the format you recommended, they have received a PO and begun executing work. Halfway through the project you determine the vendor is falling behind schedule on software development. Give 3 examples of how you would approach bringing this overall project back on schedule.

QUESTION 5

You notice one of your engineering teams of 3 controls engineers is underperforming on a critical path activity they own. You're not sure why. Give 3 examples of how you would approach ensuring the project is kept on schedule.

QUESTION 6

The schedule you create estimates that your most important project requires 6 months to complete. But today, the CEO of your company, Mr. Trilon Wusk, walked the floor and told the team, including you, this project must be complete in 2 months. Describe 3 examples of actions you take to meet the new objective.