What is the primary usefulness of a PERT (Program Evaluation and Review Technique) chart?
A. It creates a flow chart of activities in sequence with time estimates.
B. It identifies potential program problems and possible solutions.
C. It identifies the process needed to achieve a certain result.
D. It outlines the steps of the assessment process.
ANS: A
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