A Project Has Three Possible Paths from Start to Finish

question 20

Multiple Choice

A project has three possible paths from start to finish. Path A-B-C is 15 hours; path A-C-D is 10 hours, and path A-C-E is 20 hours. Which one of the following statements is true?

• A) The expected duration of this project is 10 hours.
• B) The expected duration of this project is 15 + 10 + 20 = 45 hours.
• C) Path A-C-E is the critical path.
• D) Path A-B-C has the most slack.

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