The solution for the problem is provided below, please comment if any doubts:
1. The work break down can be done as given below
Task No |
Description |
Duration(Minutes) |
Predecessor Tasks |
1 |
Setting up alarm |
2 |
* |
2 |
Perform Ablutions |
30 |
1 |
3 |
Prepare Breakfast |
15 |
1 |
4 |
Eat breakfast |
10 |
1, 2, 3 |
5 |
Pack Tiffin |
5 |
3 |
6 |
Dress up |
10 |
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
7 |
Pack the college bag |
5 |
1, 3, 5 |
8 |
Collect the necessary items |
5 |
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
9 |
Wear the shoes |
2 |
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
10 |
Travel to college |
10 |
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 |
2. PERT chart of the task list:
3. The critical path analysis for the task is provided below:
Milestone |
Earliest start |
Latest start |
Earliest Finish |
Latest Finish |
1 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
32 |
32 |
3 |
2 |
2 |
17 |
17 |
4 |
17 |
32 |
27 |
42 |
5 |
17 |
17 |
22 |
22 |
6 |
42 |
42 |
52 |
52 |
7 |
22 |
22 |
27 |
27 |
8 |
52 |
52 |
57 |
57 |
9 |
57 |
57 |
59 |
59 |
10 |
59 |
5 |
69 |
69 |
Thus the critical path length is= 69
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