Application of PERT Network Analysis

question 45

Multiple Choice

Application of PERT Network Analysis
Grace has just graduated from college with a degree in business administration and is totally overwhelmed by her first job. When she was in school, she could work on projects one at a time, and now she finds that she must juggle several projects with multiple activities. Grace is amazed that her supervisor, Linda, seems to have everything planned in a neat flowchart. Linda's current project is to oversee the construction of an office building, and Grace is determined to understand all of the actions that must take place, the major activities, and potential problems so she can be proactive.
-If Linda and Grace work together developing a new product that will be tested in several markets, the best device to use for this project would be _____________.

• A)a Production chart
• B)a PERT network analysis chart
• C)a load chart
• D)a Gantt chart

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Definitions:

Continuous

A term used to describe a non-interrupted or unbroken series, sequence, or progression.

Low-Level

Referring to a minimal or reduced amount or degree in a given context.

Allopatric

Describes a mode of speciation that occurs when biological populations of the same species become isolated from each other to an extent that prevents or interferes with genetic interchange.

Sympatric Speciation

The process of speciation that occurs when populations of a species that share the same habitat diverge into distinct species without being geographically isolated.