PMP and CAPM Sample Question Written By Biz Ed

Sample Question: Critical Path Method (CPM)

Question:

A project schedule has the following tasks:
   – Task A takes 5 days and must be completed before Task B and Task C.
   – Task B takes 3 days.
   – Task C takes 4 days and must be completed before Task D.
   – Task D takes 2 days.

   What is the critical path?

  

Need a hint? Review the “must be completed before” tasks

   – Task A takes 5 days and must be completed before Task B and Task C.
   – Task B takes 3 days.
   – Task C takes 4 days and must be completed before Task D.
   – Task D takes 2 days.

Answer below…..

Answer: The critical path is A-C-D, which takes 11 days.