Critical Path Analysis Quiz by Shubhrata Shrestha | Sep 23, 2025 | 0 comments Critical Path Analysis Quiz 1. Which of the following best describes the critical path in CPA? A) The shortest sequence of tasks in a project B) The longest sequence of dependent activities determining minimum project duration C) Any set of tasks with no float D) The sequence of tasks with maximum float None 2. What does a node in a CPA diagram represent? A) Duration of an activity B) Start and finish times of an activity C) The float available in a project D) A dummy activity None 3. The formula for Free Float is: A) LFT – Duration – EST B) EST of next node – Duration – EST of current node C) EST + Duration – LFT D) LFT – EST + Duration None 4. Which of the following is TRUE about dummy activities? A) They add extra duration to the project B) They consume no time or resources C) They are used to shorten the critical path D) They always occur at the start of a project None 5. Earliest Start Time (EST) is calculated by moving: A) Right to left through the network B) Randomly between dependent tasks C) Left to right through the network D) Top to bottom in the diagram None 6. The three-point test for identifying a critical activity includes all EXCEPT: A) Earliest and latest start times are equal B) Earliest and latest finish times are equal C) Start time + duration = finish time D) Activity has a free float greater than zero None 7. One limitation of CPA is that: A) It helps identify the quickest time to complete a project B) It simplifies complex projects into diagrams C) It does not account for unexpected disruptions or delays D) It can be used for projects of any size None 8. Total Float is defined as: A) The maximum time available to complete the critical path B) Time an activity can be delayed without affecting the EST of the next activity C) Time an activity can be delayed without delaying overall project completion D) The time taken for a dummy activity None 9. Which of the following is a benefit of CPA? A) It guarantees that unexpected delays will not affect projects B) It makes complex projects visually easier to interpret C) It removes the need for accurate data D) It focuses on both time and cost simultaneously None 10. Latest Finish Time (LFT) is calculated by: A) Adding duration to the EST of the previous task B) Subtracting duration from the EST of the next task C) Subtracting duration from the LFT of the following task D) Taking the larger number when multiple paths exist None Time's up Submit a Comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ
