In a project network, what does total float of an activity indicate?

Correct answer: C. The time the activity may slip without delaying project completion

  • A. The amount of material wasted by the activity
  • B. The cost reserved for unexpected site conditions
  • C. The time the activity may slip without delaying project completion
  • D. The number of workers assigned to the activity

Explanation

Total float is the time an activity can be delayed without delaying the planned project completion date, assuming other relationships remain unchanged. It is not the same as material waste or a financial contingency.

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