CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management) Practice Exam

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What is the formula for total float?

total float = late start - early start
total float = late finish - early finish
total float = (late finish + early finish) / 2
total float = late finish - early start

The correct answer is: total float = late finish - early finish

Total float is the amount of time a particular activity can be delayed without delaying the overall project completion date. It is calculated by subtracting the early finish (the earliest time an activity can be completed) from the late finish (the latest time an activity can be completed without delaying the project). Option A is incorrect because it only considers the start times and does not take into account the time needed to complete the activity. Option C is incorrect because it takes the average of the late and early finish, which does not accurately represent the total float. Option D is incorrect because it does not account for the early start time, only the late finish time. Only option B accurately represents the formula for calculating total float.