A project manager is performing a forward pass analysis to determine the critical path for a new software development project. One key activity, 'Begin User Interface Coding,' can only start after two predecessor activities are complete. 'Finalize Wireframes' has an Early Finish of day 15, and 'Approve UI Mockups' has an Early Finish of day 22. What is the earliest day the 'Begin User Interface Coding' activity can begin?
In a forward pass calculation using the Critical Path Method, the Early Start (ES) of a successor activity is determined by the latest (or maximum) Early Finish (EF) of all its immediate predecessors. This rule ensures that all preceding tasks are completed before the successor task begins. In this scenario, the 'Begin User Interface Coding' activity has two predecessors with Early Finishes on day 15 and day 22. Therefore, the activity cannot start until both are finished, making its Early Start day 22.
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