If there are n number of events in the networks diagram then the numbe...
In any network, there can be only one initial and one final event then if there are n number of events in the networks diagram then the number of dual role event = n – initial event – final event
= n – 2
A few important definitions which are used in Project Management Techniques like CPM or PERT are specified below:
- Event: It is a stage that refers to a particular instant of time that indicates the starting or completion of an activity. The occurrence of an event neither requires time nor any other resources. Example: excavation started, beam cast is some events.
- Tail and End event: An event that marks the starting of an activity called tail event and an event that marks the completion of an activity called end event.
- Dual Role event: An event that acts as both tail and end event is called a dual role event.
- Activity: It is the actual performance of the task which requires resources like time and cost for its completion.
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If there are n number of events in the networks diagram then the numbe...
Calculation of Dual Role Events in Network Diagrams
In a network diagram, each event can have one or more predecessor events and one or more successor events. When an event has both a predecessor and a successor, it is considered a dual role event.
Formula for Calculating Dual Role Events
The total number of dual role events in a network diagram can be calculated using the formula:
Number of dual role events = Number of events - Number of links
Explanation
- In a network diagram, each event can have multiple links connecting it to other events.
- The number of links is always equal to the number of events minus one (n - 1).
- Therefore, the number of dual role events is equal to the number of events minus the number of links, which is n - (n - 1) = n - n + 1 = 1.
- So, the correct answer is option 'C' (n - 1), which indicates that the number of dual role events in a network diagram is always one less than the total number of events.