Question

In network techniques, PERT stands for:

• A. Programme Evaluation and Review Technique.
• B. Project Evaluation and Review Technique.
• C. Process Evaluation and Review Technique.
• D. Production Evaluation and Review Technique.

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Programme Evaluation and Review Technique.

PERT (Programme Evaluation and Review Technique) a network technique used in project management to estimate activity duration. It uses three cases - most optimistic, most pessimistic, and most likely durations - to determine the probability for each duration. PERT assumes a Beta distribution for the activity times, unlike CPM which considers the most likely duration. PERT was developed to address the needs of projects being done for the first time.