Pessimistic time is

A The maximum time which an activity might require
B The average time required for a job
C The most probable time considering all conditions
D The minimum time in which an activity can possibly be accomplished

Correct Answer: The maximum time which an activity might require

Pessimistic time is a concept used in the program evaluation and review technique (PERT). It represents the longest estimated time period within which a task is likely to be completed, and is used in project planning.
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If a is the optimistic time, b is the pessimistic time and m is most likely time of an activity, the expected time of the activity, is
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C $$\frac{{{\text{a}} + 4{\text{m}} + {\text{b}}}}{6}$$
D $$\frac{{{\text{a}} + 5{\text{m}} + {\text{b}}}}{6}$$
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C fretting
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