Task 1 Collect Activity Status at Defined Intervals from Activity Owners via Reports, Meetings, Inspections, or Other Standard Procedures in Order to Update and Review the Project Progress. PMI-SP Practice Questions (Page 5)

Questions 21–23

1. 21expert · hard

   A project manager updates the project schedule with the latest status and finds that the project's total float has decreased from 10 days to 2 days. The project is not yet on the critical path, but the float is now very low. What is the most appropriate action?

   • AContinue with the current plan because the project is still not on the critical path.
   • BImmediately add resources to the activities that caused the float reduction.
   • CRebaseline the project to reflect the new float values.
   • DInvestigate the cause of the float reduction and consider proactive measures to protect the schedule.
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2. 22foundation · easy

   Which factor most directly determines the appropriate interval for collecting activity status updates from activity owners?

   • AThe project's need for timely progress information and the standard procedures defined for the project
   • BThe number of activity owners on the project, with more owners requiring more frequent collection
   • CThe availability of automated project management software to collect status
   • DThe personal preference of the project sponsor regarding how often they want to receive reports
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3. 23foundation · easy

   A project manager notices that the actual progress of a task is consistently behind the planned schedule. What does this indicate?

   • AA negative schedule variance that may require corrective action
   • BNo variance because the task is progressing
   • CA cost variance that needs to be reported
   • DA positive schedule variance that is favorable
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