Exercise 2.

Introduction to Microsoft Project Software

Name: Esguerra, Nathaniel B._______________________ Date: 8/31/22

Course/Section: EMG153L/E01______________________Rating: ________________________

Perform the exercise in Microsoft Project. Do not forget to save your work in laboratory files. A new
product will be launched for JCM Company. JCM is preparing a budget for possible bank loans. The
following table provides the associated activities and their durations. Construct the Project network

Activity Predecessor(s) Duration(s)

A. Forecast sales volume ---------- 10
B. Study competitive market ---------- 7
C. Design item and facilities A 5
D. Prepare production schedule C 3
E. Make estimate for cost of D 2
production
F. Set sales price B, E 1
F. Set sales price E, F 14

Questions: 1. If you will start tomorrow, when will the project be accomplished?

The project of JCM Company will accomplish in 35 days if starting tomorrow.

2. Are there critical paths? If yes, list the activities.

Yes, there is a critical patch in the project network of JCM Company. The critical activities listed are A, C,
D, E, F, G.

3. What activity or activities have free slacks?

The activities that have free slacks are equal to the critical activities of JCM Company. The free slack
activities listed are A, C, D, E, F, G.