A long-lead item is needed on site by project day 90. Submittal review takes 14 days, fabrication takes 35 days, and shipping takes 7 days. What is the latest release day to preserve the need date?
Correct Answer
D) Day 34
The required procurement duration is 14 + 35 + 7 = 56 days. The latest release is day 90 - 56 = day 34. Other choices omit one step or subtract the wrong duration.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
The required procurement duration is 14 + 35 + 7 = 56 days. The latest release is day 90 - 56 = day 34. Other choices omit one step or subtract the wrong duration.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: Day 28
procurement release date, choice a: 35 - 7 gives Day 28. That calculation subtracts those two listed numbers in that order.
Option B: Day 42
procurement release date, choice b: the number Day 42 comes from 35 + 7.
Option C: Day 56
procurement release date, choice d: Day 56 is an intermediate from the steps (.
Memory Technique
Say the procurement release date rule aloud as a chain; the chain ends at Day 34, not an intermediate stop.
Reference Hint
Open Construction Jobsite Management, 5th Ed.; use the index entry or section for "Procurement scheduling" to confirm that The required procurement duration is 14 + 35 + 7 = 56 days.
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