Exhibit 15.2
The following questions employ the AON network and completed spreadsheet below.
-The critical path in PERT analysis is the path with the
A) smallest variance.
B) longest expected completion time.
C) smallest number of tasks.
D) smallest variance and longest expected completion time.

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Exhibit 15.2
The following questions employ the AON network and completed spreadsheet below.  
-The critical path in PERT analysis is the path with the
A) smallest variance. 
B) longest expected completion time. 
C) smallest number of tasks. 
D) smallest variance and longest expected completion time.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The critical path in PERT analysis is the path with the longest expected completion time. This is the path that drives the overall duration of the project and any delays on this path will impact the project completion date. The variance of individual tasks does not determine the critical path, but it does impact the overall project risk. Smaller number of tasks is also not relevant in determining critical path.

Exhibit 15.2 The Following Questions Employ the AON Network and Completed Spreadsheet