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 3)

Questions 11–15

1. 11application · medium

   A project manager needs to communicate a schedule issue to stakeholders who have different levels of interest and influence. What is the most effective way to tailor the communication?

   • ACommunicate only with stakeholders who have high influence, as they are the most important.
   • BSend the same detailed report to all stakeholders to ensure consistency.
   • CUse the stakeholder engagement assessment matrix to determine the level of detail and method for each stakeholder.
   • DWait for stakeholders to ask for information before communicating.
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2. 12application · medium

   During a project status review, the project manager notices that a critical task is running three days behind its planned start date. The task is on the critical path. What should the project manager do first?

   • AAsk the team to work overtime to catch up before informing stakeholders.
   • BAdd a buffer to the schedule to accommodate the delay without informing anyone yet.
   • CImmediately inform the project sponsor about the delay and its potential impact on the project end date.
   • DAnalyze the impact of the delay on the overall schedule and identify which stakeholders need to be informed.
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4. 13foundation · easy

   What is the primary goal of communicating schedule issues to relevant stakeholders?

   • ATo document the issue for the project management office
   • BTo avoid blame by sharing the issue widely
   • CTo elevate awareness so stakeholders can take appropriate action
   • DTo fulfill a contractual requirement
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5. 14foundation · easy

   Which of the following is a key factor to consider when assessing the impact of a schedule issue on project scope?

   • AThe project manager's personal preference for the schedule
   • BThe number of team members assigned to the project
   • CThe color of the task bars in the project schedule
   • DThe issue's effect on deliverables and milestones
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6. 15expert · hard

   A project manager is communicating a schedule issue to stakeholders. The issue is that a critical vendor will deliver a component two weeks late. The project manager has identified that the delay will impact the project completion date by one week. Which communication should the project manager send to the project sponsor?

   • AA brief email stating the delay, the impact on the project completion date, and the proposed mitigation plan.
   • BA message to the project team asking them to adjust their work to accommodate the delay.
   • CA detailed technical report on the vendor's production issues and the impact on the component's quality.
   • DAn urgent meeting with the vendor to demand a faster delivery.
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