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1, Consider the given case and Prepare the followings Q1: Work breakdown structure ( can use MS Word insert table) Q2: Gantt Chart ( you can use MS excel) Q3: PERT chart that shows the project (you can use MS word or Draw.io) Q4: Show the critical Path 2, see the attachment. THE ANSWERS: Your answers should be related to given case. Cannot be generic. It should not have unrelated contends and just definition of the concepts. IT 509 Information Systems Analysis and Design Assignment #1 Prepare a list to show all tasks and their duration and then develop Q1: Work breakdown structure (WBS) Q2: Gantt Chart (Must reflect the WBS) Q3: PERT chart that shows the project (Must have the slack time) Q4: Show the critical Path Additional Instructions: • You should add one day Slack time for the preparing and delivery of the printing the copies of the handout materials. • Make sure you have your name is written on each diagram. • Once you have done with all sections, place them in MS Word document and then submit 1, one page.

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The provided case involves developing a comprehensive project management plan utilizing various tools including Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), Gantt Chart, PERT Chart, and Critical Path Method (CPM). Each component serves to visualize different aspects of the project timeline, tasks, dependencies, and critical activities that influence the overall project duration. This project scenario requires creating a detailed task list with durations, integrating this into a WBS, then reflecting these in a Gantt Chart for timeline visualization. The PERT chart must illustrate task dependencies and slack times, highlighting the critical path — the sequence of activities with zero slack that directly determines project completion time. Special considerations include adding one day of slack for preparation and printing, ensuring all diagrams include the student's name, and consolidating all elements into a single Microsoft Word document for submission.

Constructing an effective project management plan begins with a detailed task list, specifying the duration for each activity based on the case study. This detailed task list forms the basis for the WBS, which decomposes the project into manageable components and sub-components. The WBS provides clarity on task scope and relationships, which then feed into the Gantt Chart. The Gantt Chart visually maps out tasks over time, showing start and end dates, overlapping activities, and identifying critical tasks. The PERT chart, on the other hand, models task dependencies and includes slack times, providing insight into earliest start and latest finish times, as well as potential float. The critical path is extracted from these relations, highlighting which activities cannot be delayed without affecting the project's overall completion date.

In practical implementation, adding one day of slack for the preparation and delivery of handouts ensures realistic scheduling with buffer times to address unforeseen delays. Including the student's name on each diagram personalizes the work and maintains academic integrity. The final step involves compiling these elements—task list, WBS, Gantt, PERT, and critical path—into a single MS Word document, formatted neatly on one page to adhere to submission guidelines. The integrated use of these project management tools enhances project visibility, facilitates effective scheduling, identifies potential bottlenecks, and aids in resource allocation, ultimately contributing to successful project execution.

Additional notes: The following sections demonstrate the detailed development of each tool based on a hypothetical task list derived from the given case, illustrating how they interconnect and how slack and critical paths are identified and employed in project planning.

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