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 5)

Questions 21–22

1. 21foundation · easy

   What is the primary purpose of identifying schedule issues in a project?

   • ATo recognize deviations that could affect project scope or delivery
   • BTo assign blame to the responsible team members
   • CTo update the project charter with new milestones
   • DTo replace the schedule management plan with a new approach
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2. 22expert · hard

   A project manager is facing a schedule delay that will impact the delivery of a key milestone. The project sponsor is concerned about the delay, but the project team believes they can recover the time by working overtime. The project manager needs to communicate the issue. What should the project manager do?

   • ATell the sponsor that the delay will not impact the milestone, as the team will work overtime.
   • BInform the sponsor of the delay but do not mention the recovery plan, as it is not guaranteed.
   • CWait until the team has successfully recovered the schedule before informing the sponsor.
   • DCommunicate the delay to the sponsor and present the team's recovery plan, including the overtime approach.
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