A project manager needs to identify tasks in the project schedule that, if delayed, will impact the project's completion date. Which of the following is the BEST method to determine these tasks?
Analyzing the critical path is the best method to identify tasks that have no slack and directly affect the project's completion date. The critical path consists of tasks that, if delayed, will delay the entire project.
Analyze the critical path: Identifies tasks with zero float, meaning any delay in these tasks will delay the project.
Use resource smoothing techniques: Adjusts the schedule based on resource constraints but doesn't specifically identify critical tasks.
Perform a qualitative risk analysis: Assesses potential risks but doesn't determine task scheduling impacts.
Implement fast-tracking on activities: Accelerates the schedule by overlapping tasks but doesn't help identify which tasks are critical.
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