Question 1

A project manager is developing a schedule for a complex software project with multiple dependencies. The team has provided optimistic, pessimistic, and most likely estimates for key activities. Activity A has estimates of 5, 15, and 8 days respectively. What is the expected duration for Activity A using the PERT formula?

Accepted Answer

Apply the PERT formula: (Optimistic + 4×Most Likely + Pessimistic) ÷ 6. Be careful with the calculation and rounding.

Question 2

What mistakes do candidates make on this PMP question?

Accepted Answer

Using simple average instead of PERT formula, calculation errors, or incorrect weighting of the most likely estimate.

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