CPM Exam 2 Questions With Verified
Solutions 2026
CPM — Pros - correct-answer -Shows logic relationships, identifies critical path,
easy to update
CPM — Cons - correct-answer -Can be complex and harder to read
Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT) - correct-answer -Probabilistic
scheduling method based on CPM
Difference: CPM vs PERT - correct-answer -CPM = deterministic duration; PERT =
probabilistic (risk-based)
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PERT acronym - correct-answer -Program Evaluation and Review Technique
AON (Activity on Node) definition - correct-answer -Diagram where activities are
represented by nodes (boxes)
AOA (Activity on Arrow) definition - correct-answer -Diagram where activities are
represented by arrows
Dummy activity - correct-answer -Zero-duration activity used in AOA to show
logic relationships
Finish-to-Start (FS) - correct-answer -Successor cannot start until predecessor
finishes (most common)