PK0-003 · Question #171
Which of the following describes a critical path?
The correct answer is D. The order of activities that takes the longest to complete. The critical path is defined as the sequence of project activities that determines the shortest possible duration for the project, representing the longest path through the project network diagram.
Question
Which of the following describes a critical path?
Options
- ADeliverables that need to be developed for project completion
- BTimeline that the resources roll on to the project
- CThe earliest schedule that a project can finish all of its activities
- DThe order of activities that takes the longest to complete
How the community answered
(24 responses)- B4% (1)
- C4% (1)
- D92% (22)
Why each option
The critical path is defined as the sequence of project activities that determines the shortest possible duration for the project, representing the longest path through the project network diagram.
Deliverables are outputs of activities, not the critical path itself, which is a sequence of activities.
The critical path focuses on activity sequence and duration, not specifically when resources are assigned or 'roll on' to the project.
While the critical path determines the earliest schedule a project can finish, this choice describes the outcome of identifying the critical path rather than the critical path itself. The critical path is the longest sequence of activities, which then dictates that earliest finish date.
The critical path is the longest sequence of activities in a project network diagram that must be completed on time for the entire project to finish by its due date. Any delay in a critical path activity will directly delay the project's completion, hence it represents the longest overall duration.
Concept tested: Definition of critical path in project management
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