Critical Path and Delays:
* A delay must impact the critical path to qualify for a time extension or compensable delay, as the critical path determines the project's overall completion time.
* If the critical path is not affected, the delay is considered to have "float," which means it does not affect the project's completion date and, therefore, may not be compensable.
PSP Study Guide References:
* Delays impacting the critical path are emphasized in the PSP Study Guide under schedule analysis and delay management sections. The claimant must demonstrate that the delay impacts key project milestones and overall project completion.
Analysis for Selection:
* Option A: Correct. A delay that does not affect the critical path does not result in additional time or compensation.
* Option B: Concurrent delays involve shared responsibility and may complicate claims for compensation but are not a strict requirement for delay consideration.
* Option C: Monetary harm is not directly relevant to time extension entitlement.
* Option D: While planned schedules are significant, the focus is on the project's critical path, not just the contractor's planned sequence.
Conclusion: The correct answer is A because affecting the critical path is the key determinant for entitlement to a time extension or compensable delay.