The critical path for the network activities shown below is ________ with duration ________.
A) A-D-E; 11
B) B-E; 7
C) B-D-E; 13
D) A-C-E; 6
E) B-C-E; 8

Question

The critical path for the network activities shown below is ________ with duration ________. 
A) A-D-E; 11 
B) B-E; 7 
C) B-D-E; 13 
D) A-C-E; 6 
E) B-C-E; 8

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The critical path is the longest path in the network, where any delay in the activities on the path will delay the entire project. In this case, the critical path is B-D-E with a duration of 13, as it has the longest duration among all possible paths. Therefore, any delay in B, D or E will delay the entire project.

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