Analyze Schedule PMI-SP Practice Questions (Page 1)

Questions 1–5

1. 1application · medium

   A project manager is developing a resource-loaded schedule for a marketing campaign. The project requires a graphic designer for 20 hours per week for 4 weeks. The project manager contacts the functional manager of the design department to confirm the designer's availability. The functional manager states that the designer is only available for 10 hours per week during that period due to other commitments. What should the project manager do?

   • AAssign the designer for 20 hours per week and adjust the schedule later if needed.
   • BAsk the functional manager to assign a different designer without checking their skills.
   • CExtend the duration of the design activities to accommodate the reduced availability.
   • DRemove the design activities from the schedule to avoid the conflict.
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2. 2expert · hard

   A project manager is applying the critical chain method to a project. The project has a resource conflict where two activities, Activity X and Activity Y, both require the same specialist. Activity X is on the critical chain and Activity Y is on a feeding chain. The project manager needs to resolve the resource conflict. What should the project manager do?

   • ARemove Activity Y from the schedule to eliminate the conflict.
   • BAssign a different specialist to Activity Y to avoid the conflict.
   • CDelay Activity Y until Activity X is complete to protect the critical chain.
   • DDelay Activity X until Activity Y is complete to keep the feeding chain on schedule.
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4. 3foundation · easy

   What is a resource-loaded schedule?

   • AA schedule that is optimized for cost
   • BA schedule that lists all project resources without dates
   • CA schedule that assigns specific resources to activities based on availability and skill requirements
   • DA schedule that shows only the critical path activities
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5. 4foundation · easy

   Which technique is commonly used to resolve resource over-allocation in a schedule?

   • AMonte Carlo simulation
   • BCrashing
   • CResource leveling
   • DFast-tracking
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6. 5foundation · easy

   What is the purpose of aligning the project schedule with the program plan or integrated master plan?

   • ATo reduce the number of project activities
   • BTo ensure the schedule is consistent with higher-level objectives and milestones
   • CTo assign resources to activities
   • DTo calculate the critical path
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