Critical Path Analysis

Question 1

what is critical path analysis?

Answer 1

A planning method that allows a project to be completed in the shortest time.

Question 2

What does EST mean?

Answer 2

Earliest start time

Question 3

What does LFT mean?

Answer 3

latest finishing time

Question 4

What are the uses of CPA?

Answer 4

• estimate and minimise project time.
• support project costs and evaulation.
• plan and organise resources.
• prioritise tasks.
• efficiency.
• aid decision making.

Question 5

What are the limitations of CPA?

Answer 5

• based on estimates.
• time consuming.
• project may not require a diagram

Question 6

What is the calculation for float?

Answer 6

LFT - duration - EFT.