Review the PERT Network below: If it takes 1, 2, or 3 weeks for each activity (represented by a box) to be completed, the critical path is represented by:
A) the path that begins with "Start" and continues with all boxes labeled with No. 1.
B) the path that begins with "Start," continues with all boxes labeled with No. 2, and concludes with "Finish."
C) the path that begins with "Start," continues with one box labeled with No. 2, proceeds with all boxes labeled with No. 3, and concludes with "Finish."
D) the path that begins with "Start," continues with all boxes labeled with No. 1, and concludes with "Finish."

Question

Review the PERT Network below: If it takes 1, 2, or 3 weeks for each activity (represented by a box) to be completed, the critical path is represented by:     
A) the path that begins with "Start" and continues with all boxes labeled with No. 1. 
B) the path that begins with "Start," continues with all boxes labeled with No. 2, and concludes with "Finish." 
C) the path that begins with "Start," continues with one box labeled with No. 2, proceeds with all boxes labeled with No. 3, and concludes with "Finish." 
D) the path that begins with "Start," continues with all boxes labeled with No. 1, and concludes with "Finish."

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The critical path in a PERT Network is the project activity path that takes the longest time to complete. In this diagram, the path of boxes labeled [Start, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3, Finish] make up the critical path.

Review the PERT Network Below: If It Takes 1, 2