The following information is extracted from a project to develop a state of the

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The following information is extracted from a project to develop a state of the art alternative power energy storage device: Activity Duration Predecessors Resources A 4 days -- 1 Research Engineer B 3 days A 1 Marketing Specialist C 5 days A 1 Design Engineer D 3 days A 1 Design Engineer E 3 days B 1 Prototype Builder F 2 days D 1 Test Engineer The Owner has stipulated that in order to provide continuity throughout the project, the same individual must handle all activities under his or her discipline. Activities on this project cannot be split. (a) Identify any resource conflicts in the above project. State the activities involved, the time frame of the conflict(s), which resources(s) are involved, and the quantity required.

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Activity Duration Predecessors Resources A 4 Research Engineer B 3 A Marketing Specialist C 5 A Design Engineer D 3 A Design Engineer E 3 B Prototype Builder F 2 D Test Engineer For the first 4 days, Activity A will get completed with the Research Engineer. Activity B will take place next with the marketing specialist. After B, a conflict arises between Activity C and D because the Design Engineer would be required. For 3 days, Activity C and D would have a resource clash but for the next 2 days, Activity C can take place. Activity E and F can take place without any conflict.

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