Program Management Professional (PgMP) — Question 263

Which of the following statements is most accurate about the critical path?

Answer options

• A. The critical path is always one path that shows the project duration.
• B. The critical path has no float.
• C. The critical path is the longest path because it has the most activities.
• D. The critical path reveals which path has the most risk of failure.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because the critical path is defined as the sequence of stages in a project that determines the minimum time needed for completion, and it has zero float. Option A is incorrect as there can be multiple critical paths. Option C is misleading since the critical path's length is not solely determined by the number of activities, and option D is not accurate as the critical path does not inherently indicate risk.