Section $7$: Project Management

$12.$ The critical path method $($CPM$)$ identifies:

A$)$ The shortest path through a project

B$)$ The longest path through a project

C$)$ The most critical activities in a project

D$)$ The total project duration

Section $8$: Lean Manufacturing

$13.$ The concept of "just$-$in$-$time" $($JIT$)$ production aims to:

A$)$ Maximize inventory levels

B$)$ Minimize lead times

C$)$ Increase production rates

D$).$ Reduce waste