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Question of the Day
In the original Network diagram question, if Task D increases from five to eight days, what is the Critical Path, and what is the length?

A) ACFH, 16 days
B)  BCFH, 18 days
C)  BDFH, 20 days
D)  BDGH, 21 days
 
Terminology of the Day
 Dummy Activities
 A zero duration activity used in the arrow diagramming method (ADM) to show a logical relationship; represented graphically with an arrow having a dashed line
 
Answer and Explanation to Yesterday's Question
Project A is four months long, has four Stakeholders, and has completed planning. Project B is 12 months long, has 10 Stakeholders, and is in execution. Project C is 12 months long, has four Stakeholders, and is in planning. Which project is most likely to experience Scope creep?
A)  Project A
B)  Project B (Correct)
C)  Project C
D)  Not enough Information
 Explanation: Explanation: Project B is tied for the longest project but has the most Stakeholders. The longer the project and greater the number of Stakeholders involved, the more an environment is prone to Scope creep.
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