The basic difference between PERT and CPM is that
A. PERT deals with events and CPM with activities
B. Critical path is determined in PERT only
C. Costs are considered on CPM only and not in PERT
D. Guessed times are used in PERT and evaluated times in CPM
Answer: Option D
Solution(By Examveda Team)
CPM which is a method to control costs and time. PERT deals with unpredictable activities, but CPM deals with predictable activities.PERT is used where the nature of the job is non-repetitive.
In contrast to, CPM involves the job of repetitive nature.
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