Review Questions for Chapter 3: Project Management

1. Draw a PERT chart for the tasks listed in Table 3-2 (p. 50, the required textbook). Include the
tasks’ letters, predecessors, and expected times.
2. What techniques can you use to make accurate time estimates?

To make accurate time estimates, we can use techniques such as:

- Gaining experience in this type of task

- Breaking large tasks into smaller pieces
- Looking for similarities with tasks you have performed before
- Allowing for unexpected delays such as time lost to sickness, vacation and completely
unpredictable causes
- Planning for tasks with lead times such as management approvals and ordering times
- Asking for advice and assistance from people with experience