Capstone 5Option #2: Review of PERT and Critical Path AnalysisUsing past course texts, current suggested readings, and other scholarly resources, write an overview of a PERT analysis and calculate the

Capstone 5

Option #2: Review of PERT and Critical Path Analysis

Using past course texts, current suggested readings, and other scholarly resources, write an overview of a PERT analysis and calculate the critical path based on a recent project you have participated in.

The review of the PERT analysis should include the following:

1. Define PERT and why it is used.
2. Differentiate between Activity on Node and Activity on Arrow.
3. Define the forward and backward pass method for calculating critical path.
4. Define burst, merge, and slack.

The PERT analysis of your project should include:

1. An initial WBS of your project that has no less than 4-5 major tasks.
2. Each major task should have several subtasks.
3. The critical path calculation.
4. The identification of any tasks that have slack.

Lastly, conclude with a summary of importance of a PERT and a critical path analysis in project management.

Your paper should meet the following requirements:

• Be at least 3 pages in length.
• Be formatted according to the CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA.
• Include two scholarly sources. The CSU-Global Library is a good place to find these sources.