In a PERT network,the earliest (activity)start time is the
A)earliest time that an activity can be finished without delaying the entire project.
B)latest time that an activity can be started without delaying the entire project.
C)earliest time that an activity can start without violation of precedence requirements.
D)latest time that an activity can be finished without delaying the entire project.
E)None of the above

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The earliest start time is the earliest possible time that an activity can start without violating any precedence requirements. It takes into account the dependencies between activities and ensures that all preceding activities have been completed before starting the activity in question. Options A and D are incorrect because they refer to the earliest/ latest finish times, not the start times. Option B is the definition of the latest start time, not the earliest start time. Option E is also incorrect as there is a correct answer.

In a PERT Network,the Earliest (Activity)start Time Is the