PERT/CPM Basics

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What is the primary purpose of creating an AON network in project management?

To calculate the earliest start time of a project

To create a Gantt chart for project visualization

To identify the dependencies between tasks

To determine the critical path of a project (correct)

What is the difference between an AON network and an AOA network?

AON networks are used for small projects, while AOA networks are used for large projects

AON networks represent activities as nodes, while AOA networks represent activities as arrows (correct)

AON networks are used for project monitoring, while AOA networks are used for project planning

AON networks are used for resource allocation, while AOA networks are used for project scheduling

What is the primary advantage of using the CPM method in project management?

It identifies the critical path of a project (correct)

It reduces the project timeline by 50%

It eliminates the need for project monitoring

It allows for flexible project scheduling

What is the purpose of a dummy task in an AON network?

To represent a dependency between tasks Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of using PERT networks in project management?

It allows for probabilistic estimation of task durations Signup and view all the answers

What is the critical path in a project?

The longest path in the project network Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an AOA network in project management?

To represent the dependencies between tasks as arrows Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of using Gantt charts in project management?

It provides a visual representation of the project timeline Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a dummy ending node in an AON network?

To indicate the end of a project Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of using the CPM method in project management?

It identifies the critical path of a project, which is essential for project timelines and resource allocation Signup and view all the answers

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What is the primary purpose of creating an AON network in project management?

What is the difference between an AON network and an AOA network?

What is the primary advantage of using the CPM method in project management?

What is the purpose of a dummy task in an AON network?

What is the primary advantage of using PERT networks in project management?

What is the critical path in a project?

What is the purpose of an AOA network in project management?

What is the primary advantage of using Gantt charts in project management?

What is the purpose of a dummy ending node in an AON network?

What is the primary benefit of using the CPM method in project management?

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