Question

The difference between the maximum time available and the actual time needed to perform an activity is known as _________

(a) Free float

(b) Independent float

(c) Total float

(d) Half float

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Answer 1

Correct answer is (c) Total float

To explain: The difference between the maximum time available and the actual time needed to perform an activity is known as the total float. Hence, the total float is the excess of the maximum available time throughout the time of the activity.