1. Utilizing a decision tree, the NPV used to make the decision to commence the testing for a project is dependent on:

A) only the cash flows related to the actual test. B) the path with the highest probability of occurrence. C) all the project's cash flows and probabilities over the project's entire life. D) only the cash flows and probabilities of the most successful path. E) the cash flows and probabilities for the first year of the project's life.

Please briefly explain your answer.