A critical path can be defined as:

A$)$ The path through the activity network that has the largest total slack time

B$)$ The path through the activity network that has the most activities regardless of the total path duration

C$)$ A sequence of connected activities that represents the shortest total path duration through the activity network

D$)$ A sequence of connected activities that represents the longest total path duration through the activity network

E$)$ None of the above