Task 4 Communicate Schedule Issues That Could Impact Delivery of Project Scope or Adherence to the Schedule Management Plan, in Order to Elevate Awareness to Relevant Stakeholders. PMI-SP Practice Questions (Page 1)

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1. 1expert · hard

   A project manager is communicating a schedule issue to stakeholders. The issue is that a key resource will be unavailable for a month, which will delay a critical task. The project manager has identified that the delay will impact the project completion date by two weeks. Which stakeholders should receive the communication about this issue?

   • AThe project team only, as they will need to adjust their work to accommodate the resource absence.
   • BThe project sponsor, the resource manager, and the project team, as they are all affected by the resource unavailability.
   • CAll stakeholders in the stakeholder register, to ensure transparency.
   • DOnly the project sponsor, as they have the authority to approve additional resources.
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2. 2application · medium

   A project manager notices that a task's actual start date is later than the planned start date, but the task has float. What should the project manager do?

   • AAssess whether the delay affects the critical path or project completion date before communicating.
   • BIgnore the delay, as the task has float and will not affect the project.
   • CUpdate the schedule baseline to reflect the actual start date.
   • DImmediately inform all stakeholders of the delay, as it is a schedule issue.
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4. 3foundation · easy

   Which of the following is an example of an appropriate message about a schedule issue?

   • AA detailed report sent only to the project team
   • BA message that downplays the issue to avoid concern
   • CA vague email stating 'The project is behind schedule' without details
   • DA clear message describing the issue, its impact, and proposed next steps
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5. 4application · medium

   A project is experiencing a schedule delay that will affect the delivery of a regulatory compliance milestone. Which stakeholders should be prioritized for communication about this issue?

   • AThe project sponsor and the compliance officer, as they have the authority and interest to address the impact.
   • BThe project team, as they will need to adjust their work to meet the milestone.
   • CAll external stakeholders, to maintain transparency.
   • DThe regulatory authority, as they need to be informed of any compliance delays.
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6. 5application · medium

   A construction project's schedule baseline shows that the foundation pour is planned for next week. During a daily stand-up, the site supervisor mentions that the concrete supplier has a backlog and delivery will be delayed by three days. The project manager needs to communicate this issue. Which action should the project manager take first?

   • ANotify the project sponsor immediately about the delay and its potential impact on the project completion date.
   • BUpdate the project schedule to reflect the delayed delivery and recalculate the critical path.
   • CAssess the impact of the delay on the schedule and scope, then determine which stakeholders need to be informed.
   • DInstruct the site supervisor to find an alternative supplier to avoid the delay.
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