Question 1
Project tasks with uncertain durations (optimistic, likely, pessimistic) in days:
- Design: (2, 3, 6)
- Development: (2, 5, 6)
- Testing: (2, 4, 5)
- Deployment: (4, 7, 9)
Using the PERT formula (O + 4M + P)/6, what is the expected total project duration?
Step-by-step solution (PERT):
1. Calculate expected duration for each task:
- Design: (2 + 4×3 + 6)/6 = 3.3
- Development: (2 + 4×5 + 6)/6 = 4.7
- Testing: (2 + 4×4 + 5)/6 = 3.8
- Deployment: (4 + 4×7 + 9)/6 = 6.8
2. Total expected duration: 18.7 days
Answer: 18.7 days
1. Calculate expected duration for each task:
- Design: (2 + 4×3 + 6)/6 = 3.3
- Development: (2 + 4×5 + 6)/6 = 4.7
- Testing: (2 + 4×4 + 5)/6 = 3.8
- Deployment: (4 + 4×7 + 9)/6 = 6.8
2. Total expected duration: 18.7 days
Answer: 18.7 days