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PMI-SP Exam - Topic 5 Question 102 Discussion

Actual exam question for PMI's PMI-SP exam
Question #: 102
Topic #: 5
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Examine the figure given below: Which path is considered the critical path?

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Suggested Answer: B

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.


by Tayna at Jun 14, 2025, 05:18 PM

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Josephine
2 months ago
Wait, are we sure about D being a contender?
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Mollie
2 months ago
Definitely B, it has the longest duration.
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Lorita
2 months ago
I think the critical path is A.
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Irma
3 months ago
I thought A was the right choice too, but now I'm not so sure.
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Aleisha
3 months ago
I disagree, C seems more plausible.
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Lashawn
3 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
3 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
4 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
4 months 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
4 months 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
4 months 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
4 months 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
5 months 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
5 months 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
7 months 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
5 months ago
No, I'm pretty sure it's ACDFJ.
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Glory
7 months ago
I think the critical path is actually ACGIJ.
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Maryann
7 months ago
ABDFJ, hands down. That's the path with the most tasks and the highest overall time. Easy peasy!
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Susana
7 months 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
7 months ago
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Denae
7 months ago
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Antonio
7 months ago
I think ACDFJ is the critical path. It looks like the longest sequence of activities to me.
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Graciela
8 months 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
7 months ago
Yes, it is crucial for the project's completion.
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Elenor
7 months ago
Yes, it's the longest and most important for the project.
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Lisbeth
7 months ago
I agree, it has the longest duration.
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Fidelia
7 months ago
I agree, ABDFJ is the critical path.
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Rikki
7 months ago
I think the critical path is ABDFJ.
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Jose
8 months ago
Why do you think ACDFJ is the critical path?
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Alverta
8 months ago
I disagree, I believe the critical path is ACDFJ.
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Jose
8 months ago
I think the critical path is ACGIJ.
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