A PERT Network Consists of Activities Linked by Arrows

question 113

Multiple Choice

A PERT network consists of activities linked by arrows. Suppose two of the activities on the network are labeled "A" and "B." An arrow from "A" to "B" indicates that

• A) the same resources used to complete "A" are also used to complete "B."
• B) "A" and "B" can be completed at the same time.
• C) "A" takes longer to complete than "B."
• D) "A" must be completed before "B" can begin.

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