Which of the Following Statements About Slack Time and Milestones

question 201

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about slack time and milestones are true? 1. Slack time represents the amount of time a task may be delayed without delaying the entire project. 2. A milestone is a moment in time that marks the completion of the project's major deliverables. 3. Slack time allows the project manager to move resources from one task to another to ensure that the project is finished on time. 4. A milestone requires resource allocation and needs time to be completed.

• A) 1 and 4 only
• B) 2 and 3 only
• C) 1, 2, and 3 only
• D) 1, 2, 3, and 4

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Definitions:

Optimal Sequence

The most efficient order or arrangement of actions, steps, or items to achieve a desired outcome or objective.

Makespan

The total time needed to complete a set of tasks, from start to finish, under specific conditions.

Idle Time

Periods when resources, such as employees or machines, are not productive, often due to a lack of work or inefficiency.

Machine 1

A term referring to a specific machine within a series or factory setup, usually designated as the first in a sequence or category.