The amount of time an activity can be delayed without delaying the early start date of any immediately following activities is known as a _____.
A)forward pass
B)backward pass
C)fast tracking
D)free slack

Question

The amount of time an activity can be delayed without delaying the early start date of any immediately following activities is known as a _____.
A)forward pass
B)backward pass  
C)fast tracking
D)free slack

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A technique that can help project managers make schedule trade-offs is determining the free slack and total slack for each project activity. Free slack or free float is the amount of time an activity can be delayed without delaying the early start date of any immediately following activities.

The Amount of Time an Activity Can Be Delayed Without