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.

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Definitions:

Limited-Capacity

The concept that there is an upper limit on the amount of information or number of tasks that an individual can process or perform at one time.

Unrehearsed Information

Information that has not been actively reviewed or practiced, often leading to its being forgotten or not well-integrated into memory.

Short-Term Memory

The capacity for holding a small amount of information in mind in an active, readily available state for a short period of time.

Rehearsed Information

Information that has been consciously reviewed multiple times in order to enhance memory retention and recall.