A Level Maths
A Level Maths Optimisation and Critical Paths Exam Questions
Free A Level Maths exam questions on Optimisation and Critical Paths, with full model answers. Covers cPA, activity networks, linear programming (activity networks, float, Gantt/resource; graphical LP incl. integer solutions).
Optimisation and Critical Paths exam questions
1 question pack of real past exam questions with its mark scheme. Answer every question without notes, then mark your answers line by line against the mark scheme.
About A Level Maths Optimisation and Critical Paths
Optimisation and Critical Paths is part of Decision Maths in A Level Maths. These questions suit Edexcel International A Level Maths students. Answer the pack without notes, then mark every line against the model answers and redo the questions you dropped marks on.
What you need to know
- Linear programming Constraints and objective lines.
- Critical path analysis Activity networks, early and late times.
- Float Spare time for non-critical activities.
Common mistakes in Optimisation and Critical Paths
- Testing too few vertices.
- Wrong late times.
Try two Optimisation and Critical Paths exam-style questions
1. What is the float of a critical activity? (1 mark)
Show the mark scheme answer
0
2. Where is the optimal point in linear programming? (1 mark)
Show the mark scheme answer
At a vertex of the feasible region
Optimisation and Critical Paths FAQs
Which exam boards include Optimisation and Critical Paths?
These questions suit Edexcel International A Level Maths.
Is Optimisation and Critical Paths pure, mechanics or statistics?
Optimisation and Critical Paths is part of Decision Maths.
How should I use these Optimisation and Critical Paths questions?
Answer every question without notes, then check each line against the model answers and redo any you got wrong.
