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Which technique is used to represent a project timeline and identify task dependencies in a PERT chart?
Which technique is used to represent a project timeline and identify task dependencies in a PERT chart?
- Scatter plot
- Bar graph
- Gantt chart (correct)
- Pie chart
What does PERT stand for?
What does PERT stand for?
- Program Evaluation and Review Technique (correct)
- Program Execution and Resource Tracking
- Project Execution and Resource Tracking
- Project Evaluation and Review Technique
Why are PERT charts useful when planning projects with uncertain activity durations?
Why are PERT charts useful when planning projects with uncertain activity durations?
- They allow for assigning multiple time estimates for each task (correct)
- They identify all task dependencies
- They estimate the duration of tasks accurately
- They provide a visual representation of the project timeline
How do project managers create realistic schedules using PERT charts?
How do project managers create realistic schedules using PERT charts?
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PERT Charts
- A PERT chart is used to represent a project timeline and identify task dependencies to plan and coordinate tasks in a project.
- PERT stands for Program Evaluation and Review Technique, a method to plan, organize, and coordinate tasks in a project.
- PERT charts are useful when planning projects with uncertain activity durations as they allow for the identification of critical tasks, optimize task sequences, and reduce the risk of project delays.
- Project managers create realistic schedules using PERT charts by estimating the duration of each task, identifying dependent tasks, and determining the critical path to ensure the project is completed on time.
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Test your knowledge on PERT charts and their role in project management. Discover how PERT charts help in creating project schedules, estimating task durations, identifying dependencies, and finding critical paths.
