Independent float of an activity is the maximum delay that can be used without affecting:
Choose the correct answer
The early start of successor activities
The early start of successor activities and the late finish of predecessor activities
The total float of preceding activities
The critical path length of the project
Correct Answer
B. The early start of successor activities and the late finish of predecessor activities
Why is this the answer?
Independent float is the amount of time an activity can be delayed without affecting the early start of any successor activity or the late finish of any predecessor activity. It is calculated as: IF = ES_successor - LF_predecessor - Duration_activity (if negative, IF = 0).
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