PK0-005 Tools and Documentation Practice Question
A project manager is using a network diagram to identify the critical path. Which TWO statements are true about the critical path?
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It contains activities with zero total float
The critical path is the longest path through the network diagram and determines the shortest project duration. Any delay on this path delays the project.
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It always includes the project milestone
Why it's wrong here
Milestones are part of the critical path only if they are on the longest path.
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It contains activities with zero total float
Why this is correct
Correct: Activities on the critical path have zero float; any delay delays the project.
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It is the path with the most resources assigned
Why it's wrong here
Resource count does not define the critical path.
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It is the longest duration path in the network diagram
Why this is correct
Correct: The critical path has the longest total duration.
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It is the shortest path through the network
Why it's wrong here
The critical path is the longest, not shortest.
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