CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management) Practice Exam

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In project management, what is 'lag'?

  1. The amount of time a successor's start or finish is delayed from the predecessor’s start or finish

  2. The speed at which a project proceeds

  3. The delay in project completion due to resource limitation

  4. Time taken to assess project risks

The correct answer is: The amount of time a successor's start or finish is delayed from the predecessor’s start or finish

In project management, 'lag' refers to the amount of time a successor's start or finish is delayed from the predecessor’s start or finish. This delay between activities is crucial in determining the sequencing and timing of tasks within a project. Option B is incorrect because 'lag' does not refer to the speed at which a project proceeds. Option C is incorrect as 'lag' is not specifically related to delays in project completion due to resource limitations. Option D is also incorrect as 'lag' is not about the time taken to assess project risks but rather the time delay between linked activities in a project.