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?

<p>To represent a dependency between tasks (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>It allows for probabilistic estimation of task durations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the critical path in a project?

<p>The longest path in the project network (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To represent the dependencies between tasks as arrows (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>It provides a visual representation of the project timeline (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To indicate the end of a project (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>It identifies the critical path of a project, which is essential for project timelines and resource allocation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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