CMA Intermediate · Operations Management and Strategic Management · Project Management, Monitoring and Control
For an activity in a CPM network, the earliest start (ES) is 8 days, duration is 5 days, and the latest finish (LF) is 18 days. What is its total float?
Total float equals latest finish minus earliest start minus duration: 18 - 8 - 5 = 5 days. The activity can be delayed by 5 days without delaying project completion.
- A5 daysCorrect
- B10 days
- C3 days
- D8 days
Explanation
Total float = LF - ES - duration = 18 - 8 - 5 = 5 days. Using LF - ES (10) forgets to subtract the duration. Using 18-8-5 correctly gives 5.
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