Question

Pessimistic time refers to:

A. the maximum period of time for an activity to be completed.
B. the minimum period of time for an activity to be completed.
C. the planner's "best guess" of the amount of time the activity actually will require for completion.
D. the maximum period of time for an entire project to be completed.
E. the average period of time for an activity to be completed.

Answer 1

Answer:

A. the maximum period of time for an activity to be completed.

Explanation:

Pessimistic time ( tp ) represents the estimate of maximum period of time in which an activity can be completed. It is a part of project management technique.

Answer 2

Answer:

Option A

Explanation:

Pessimistic time also known as "PERT" is a terminology used in project planning as the longest time frame estimated for a task to be completed. In other words it is the maximum time period which a task is said to be completed. It is a very important factor in project planning for project schedulers to know when task should be completed. Option A is the best answer to this.