Which of the Following Best Defines a Critical Path in a Project

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best defines a critical path in a project?

• A) the shortest path through a project undertaken to achieve a fixed deadline
• B) the longest project path that identifies tasks that cannot be delayed without affecting the finish date
• C) the path that takes into account all possible factors that can delay a project to estimate a deadline
• D) the shortest path undertaken in a monitoring process in which there is no fixed deadline

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