A project has the activity duration and cost information indicated in the table where all times are in weeks. What is the total cost for completing this project as quickly as possible?ActivityPredecessorNormal TimeNormal CostCrash TimeCrash CostA–8$12,0005$22,000BA12$18,0009$32,000CA15$22,0009$62,000DB3$9,0002$18,000EC9$15,0005$35,000FE7$5,0005$8,000GD8$13,0006$23,000HA12$20,0008$32,000JH6$45,0004$56,000

Streptococcus Viridans usually demonstrates what type of hemolysis on BAP?

When drawing blood cultures, the correct ratio of blood to broth is

Pick 2 reasons for specimen rejection:

Which organism is PYR negative and CAMP test positive?  

This question is to ensure that you are in the room taking the exam. What is the two word passcode for this exam?  

Part 2. Data Interpretation Questions (3 points each – 21 points)

You are comparing two wetlands, one with high biodiversity and one with lower biodiversity.  Based on general patterns we have discussed in class and in weekly projects, you might predict the higher biodiversity wetland would have: susceptibility to invasive species compared to the lower biodiversity wetland productivity compared to the lower biodiversity wetland rank-abundance curve compared to the lower biodiversity wetland similarity between individual sampling quadrats compared to the lower biodiversity wetland.  

Based on the current trends shown in the population pyramids, which region is more likely to experience population stabilization or decline in the future, and why?

To support species native to Australia, Arid Recovery has created a relatively cat-free preserve by fencing and eliminating cats from a sanctuary.  Here is a photo of the set up and an adorable native Australian stick-nest rat from Arid Recovery’s website. Based on the success of the project, they plan to expand their program to protect more land from cats.  Imagine you are an ecologist consulting with them on this expansion.  List 3 suggestions you would make to the team as they consider the size, shape and/or location of additional protected land.  Back up each suggestion by briefly explaining the ecological principle it is based on.   1.  Suggestion 1 with supporting ecology principle. 2.  Suggestion 2 with supporting ecology principle. 3.  Suggestion 3 with supporting ecology principle.