CAPM Exam Prep 36, Critical Path Method — Longest Path and Float

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - The critical path is the longest duration path through the network, determining the shortest possible project timeline. - Activities on the critical path have zero total float; any delay to these tasks directly delays the project's end date. - Total float is the delay an activity can have without impacting the project finish date, while free float is the delay possible without affecting the next successor's start. - Exam questions often try to trick you by confusing the longest path (duration) with the path containing the most activities. - Near-critical paths are high-risk and must be monitored closely, as minor delays can make them become the new critical path. For more free exam prep tools, practice questions, and AI-powered explanations, visit https://open-exam-prep.com/ or YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Open-exam-prep