In a PERT network, the latest (activity)start time is the
A)earliest time that an activity can be finished without delaying the entire project.
B)latest time that an activity can be started without delaying the entire project.
C)earliest time that an activity can start without violation of precedence requirements.
D)latest time that an activity can be finished without delaying the entire project.

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The latest start time is the latest possible time an activity can be started without delaying the entire project. This is determined by the earliest finish time of its succeeding activities, which is subtracted from the projected end date of the entire project. The latest start time helps project managers identify which activities can be delayed without negatively affecting the completion date of the project.

In a PERT Network, the Latest (Activity)start Time Is the