The Expected Activity Time in PERT Analysis Is Calculated As

question 57

Multiple Choice

The expected activity time in PERT analysis is calculated as:

• A) the simple average of the optimistic, pessimistic, and most likely times.
• B) the weighted average of a, m, and b, with m weighted 4 times as heavily as a and b.
• C) the sum of the optimistic, pessimistic, and most likely times.
• D) the sum of the optimistic, pessimistic, and most likely times, divided by six.
• E) the sum of the activity variances, divided by six.

---

Definitions:

Saturations

A term often used in medicine to refer to the level of oxygen saturation in the blood, indicating how much oxygen is being carried by red blood cells.

Telephone Order

An instruction for medication or treatment made via telephone by a licensed healthcare provider, often subject to policies ensuring verification and documentation.

Incisional Pain

Pain that occurs at the site of a surgical incision due to tissue damage and the healing process itself.

VO (Verbal Order)

A directive given orally by a healthcare provider to a member of the care team, often needing documentation and later confirmation in writing.