What Is the Critical Path

What is the critical path?

A) the path from resource to task that passes through all critical components of a project plan
B) the path between tasks to the project's finish that passes through all critical components of a project plan
C) the sequence of activities that determine the earliest date by which the project can be completed
D) the path from start to finish that passes through all the tasks that are critical to completing the project in the longest amount of time