Critical path on PERT/CPM chart is obtained by joining the events having

A Maximum slack
B Minimum slack
C Average slack
D No slack

Correct Answer: Minimum slack

Slack time can be defined as the amount of time an task can be delayed without causing another task to be delayed or impacting the completion date of your project.
Critical path on PERT/CPM chart is obtained by joining the events having Minimum slack
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