In project management network scheduling, what are the primary distinctions between PERT and CPM regarding network orientation and the nature of their time estimates?

### The concept Project Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT) and Critical Path Method (CPM) are scheduling approaches, but the material distinguishes them by orientation and estimate type. PERT is event-oriented and probabilistic, so it represents uncertainty in estimates. CPM is activity-oriented and deterministic. The critical path in CPM determines the total duration of the project. ### What a good answer covers - Identifies PERT as event-oriented and probabilistic. - Identifies CPM as activity-oriented and deterministic. - Explains the role of the critical path in determining project duration. - Notes that both scheduling and cost considerations may be represented by project tools. ### Terms - **PERT**: Project Evaluation and Review Technique, a project scheduling tool. - **CPM**: Critical Path Method, an activity-oriented scheduling technique. ### Remember When comparing them, state both orientation and estimate character.