AALL10 · Chapter 10Project Planning & Implementation🏛️ Past Licensure QuestionID: b785d1ad
In network scheduling techniques, how is the Critical Path Method (CPM) standardly classified in comparison to PERT?
In network scheduling techniques, how is the Critical Path Method (CPM) standardly classified in comparison to PERT?
Multiple Choice Options
- A
Event-oriented model
- B✓ Correct Option
Activity-oriented model
- C
Path-oriented probabilistic model
- D
Critical milestone model
Detailed Technical Solution & Explanation
CPM is an Activity-oriented network model because emphasis is placed on discrete tasks/activities (arrows or nodes) with known durations and deterministic costs. Conversely, PERT is an Event-oriented model that emphasizes milestones and the uncertainty of event occurrence.
Option Analysis:
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Option A (Event-oriented model): Characteristic of PERT.
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Option B (Activity-oriented model): Correct. Fundamental architectural characteristic of CPM.
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Option C (Path-oriented probabilistic model): PERT is probabilistic, CPM is deterministic.
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Option D (Critical milestone model): Milestones are zero-duration events.
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