A question in the PJM Section 2 Quiz asks what the benefits are of using CPM to schedule a project, and one of the incorrect options I selected was that it is good for large scale, complex projects. When I search this on google the very first response is that not only is CPM acceptable for large complex projects, but actually highly recommended. What am I missing?
Welcome to the Black Spectacles Community @alypen19! We are happy to have you here.
CPM is commonly used for large, complex projects, so you’re correct that project size or complexity does not make CPM inappropriate. However, the answer choice specifically states that planning is easier for large-scale, complex projects than with traditional methods. While CPM can be very effective for managing a complex schedule, developing and maintaining the CPM itself becomes more challenging as the number of activities and dependencies increases. Therefore, making the initial planning “easier” is not considered a benefit of CPM.
The key benefits we’re looking for here are identifying critical tasks, highlighting activity dependencies, and determining float time.
Hope this helps!
Kiara Galicinao, AIA, NCARB
Product Coordinator
Black Spectacles