A simple CPM network has five activities, A, B, C, D, and E. A is an immediate predecessor of C and of D. B is also an immediate predecessor of C and of D. C and D are both immediate predecessors of E.

A) There are two paths in this network.
B) There are four paths in this network.
C) There are five paths in this network.
D) There are 25 paths through this network.
E) There is no critical path in this network.

CPM Network

A project management tool that models tasks, timelines, and dependencies within a project as a network, standing for Critical Path Method.

Immediate Predecessor

In project management, refers to an activity that must be completed directly before another specific activity can commence.

Network Paths

Sequences of connected nodes and links in a network diagram, representing possible routes through a project schedule or communication framework.