Critical Path Analysis (CPA)
A project management technique that identifies the longest sequence of dependent activities (the critical path) in a pro...
Formula
Float = LFT − EST − Duration
Real World
The 2012 London Olympics construction team used CPA to ensure venues like the Aquatics Centre were completed months before the opening ceremony without delaying interconnected infrastructure projects.
Exam Focus
When asked to 'identify the critical path', list every activity on it — omitting one loses the mark.
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