Task 5 Archive Schedule Files (for Example, Final Schedule Model, Schedule Management Plan, Periodic Status Reports, Schedule Change Log), as per Defined Procedures in Order to Satisfy Contractual Requirements and Prepare for Potential Forensic Schedule Analysis. PMI-SP Practice Questions (Page 2)

Questions 6–10

1. 6application · medium

   A contractor is closing a project where the contract specifies that the schedule archive must be delivered in a specific electronic format and within 15 business days of project completion. The project manager has prepared the archive, but the final schedule model is in a format that the client's system cannot read. What should the project manager do to comply with the contract?

   • ADeliver the archive as-is and explain that the format is the industry standard.
   • BDeliver the archive without the final schedule model, since the format is incompatible.
   • CRequest an extension from the client to deliver the archive in the original format.
   • DConvert the final schedule model to the required format and verify it opens correctly.
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2. 7application · medium

   An organization's archiving procedure requires that schedule files be stored in a specific document management system and that access be restricted to the project team and authorized auditors. The project manager has archived the final schedule model and the schedule management plan, but the schedule change log is still being finalized. What should the project manager do to comply with the procedure?

   • ASkip archiving the change log because it is a minor document.
   • BWait until the change log is finalized before archiving any files.
   • CStore the change log on a personal drive until the next archive update.
   • DArchive the change log as soon as it is finalized, following the same naming and storage rules.
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4. 8foundation · easy

   How can contractual requirements influence the archiving of schedule files?

   • ABy specifying the exact format and timing for delivering archived schedule files
   • BBy defining the project's communication plan
   • CBy setting the project's quality standards for deliverables
   • DBy determining the project team's vacation schedule
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5. 9application · medium

   A project manager is closing a project where the contract requires the archive to include the final schedule model, the schedule management plan, and all approved schedule change requests. The project manager has the final schedule model and the schedule management plan, but the change requests are scattered across emails and a shared drive. What should the project manager do to ensure the archive is complete?

   • AInclude only the change log, since it summarizes all changes.
   • BAsk the client if they really need the change requests.
   • CArchive the final schedule model and the plan, and note that change requests are available upon request.
   • DCollect all approved change requests and include them in the archive with a consistent naming convention.
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6. 10foundation · easy

   What aspect of archived schedule files is most likely to be dictated by contractual requirements?

   • AThe number of team members on the project
   • BThe project's risk response strategies
   • CThe color scheme of the project's status reports
   • DThe retention period for the archived files
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