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Examine the figure given below: Which path is considered the critical path?
Suggested Answer: B
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The critical path is the path in the project network diagram with the longest duration. In project management, a critical path is the sequence of project network activities which add up to the longest overall duration. This determines the shortest time possible to complete the project. Any delay of an activity on the critical path directly impacts the planned project completion date (i.e. there is no float on the critical path). In this instance path ACGIJ is the longest as it takes 23 days.
Answer options C and D are incorrect. These paths take 13 days. Answer option A is incorrect. This path only takes 19 days.
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Josephine
10 months ago
Wait, are we sure about D being a contender?
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Mollie
11 months ago
Definitely B, it has the longest duration.
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Lorita
11 months ago
I think the critical path is A.
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Irma
11 months ago
I thought A was the right choice too, but now I'm not so sure.
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Aleisha
11 months ago
I disagree, C seems more plausible.
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Lashawn
11 months ago
I feel like C might be the critical path, but I need to double-check the durations to be sure.
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Juan
12 months ago
I’m confused about how to calculate the durations for each path. Did we cover that in class?
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Jess
12 months ago
I remember a practice question where the critical path was determined by the total duration. I’ll go with A.
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Phuong
1 year ago
I think the critical path is the longest one, but I’m not sure if it’s A or B.
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Herman
1 year ago
I've got this! The critical path is the one that takes the longest time to complete. I just need to compare the total durations of the different paths.
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Belen
1 year ago
Whoa, this is a tricky one. I better take my time and really analyze those paths to make sure I get the right answer.
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Vincenza
1 year ago
This looks like a classic critical path analysis question. I'll start by mapping out the paths and calculating the total duration for each one.
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Coral
1 year ago
Okay, I see the different paths laid out. I'll need to carefully examine the sequence of activities and their durations to determine the critical one.
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Ming
1 year ago
Hmm, let me think this through. I need to identify the longest path in the diagram, which will be the critical path.
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Yolando
1 year ago
Hold up, is this a trick question? The answer has to be ABDFJ, right? If not, I'm gonna have to call the exam committee and lodge a complaint!
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Katina
1 year ago
No, I'm pretty sure it's ACDFJ.
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Glory
1 year ago
I think the critical path is actually ACGIJ.
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Maryann
1 year ago
ABDFJ, hands down. That's the path with the most tasks and the highest overall time. Easy peasy!
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Susana
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm not too sure about this one. I'll have to think it through again. Maybe ABEFJ is the critical path?
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Mollie
1 year ago
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Denae
1 year ago
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Antonio
1 year ago
I think ACDFJ is the critical path. It looks like the longest sequence of activities to me.
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Graciela
1 year ago
The critical path is definitely ABDFJ. It has the longest duration and is the most important for the project's completion.
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Cathern
1 year ago
Yes, it is crucial for the project's completion.
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Elenor
1 year ago
Yes, it's the longest and most important for the project.
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Lisbeth
1 year ago
I agree, it has the longest duration.
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Fidelia
1 year ago
I agree, ABDFJ is the critical path.
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Rikki
1 year ago
I think the critical path is ABDFJ.
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Jose
1 year ago
Why do you think ACDFJ is the critical path?
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Alverta
1 year ago
I disagree, I believe the critical path is ACDFJ.
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Jose
1 year ago
I think the critical path is ACGIJ.