Task 2 Develop Schedule Approach, Based on the Unique Characteristics of the Project, Including Enterprise Environmental Factors and Organizational Process Assets, in Order to Define Schedule Requirements. PMI-SP Practice Questions (Page 4)

Questions 16–20

1. 16foundation · easy

   Which of the following is an organizational process asset that can be used to define the schedule approach for a new project?

   • AThe organization's scheduling templates
   • BThe organization's staffing policies
   • CThe organization's project management software
   • DThe organization's risk register
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2. 17application · medium

   A project manager is starting a new project and wants to use the organization's standard scheduling template. However, the project has unique characteristics that the template does not cover. What should the PM do?

   • AAbandon the template and create a completely new schedule approach.
   • BUse the template as a starting point and customize it to fit the project's unique needs.
   • CUse the template exactly as is, ignoring the unique characteristics.
   • DAsk the project sponsor to approve a new template.
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4. 18foundation · easy

   Which of the following is an enterprise environmental factor that could affect the choice of a schedule development approach?

   • AThe project's historical schedule data from similar projects
   • BThe project's schedule management plan
   • CThe organization's established scheduling policies and procedures
   • DThe availability of skilled scheduling resources in the organization
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5. 19foundation · easy

   In developing a schedule approach, which of the following is an organizational process asset that can be leveraged to improve the accuracy of schedule estimates?

   • AThe organization's historical database of project durations
   • BThe project's approved charter
   • CThe organization's market conditions
   • DThe organization's risk tolerance
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6. 20expert · hard

   A project manager is selecting a schedule approach for a project that has a well-defined scope but a high level of uncertainty in the technology to be used. The organization has a strong preference for predictive approaches. The PM needs to choose an approach that balances the defined scope with the technological uncertainty. What should the PM do?

   • AUse an agile approach to handle the technological uncertainty, even though the scope is defined.
   • BUse a rolling wave approach, planning in detail only for the near term.
   • CUse a hybrid approach with predictive planning for the scope and agile for the technology development.
   • DUse a predictive approach, as the scope is well-defined and the organization prefers it.
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