Develop Schedule Model PMI-SP Practice Questions (Page 1)

Questions 1–5

1. 1foundation · easy

   What is the primary purpose of incorporating calendars into the schedule model?

   • ATo define the sequence of activities
   • BTo assign costs to each activity
   • CTo reflect working days, non-working days, and resource availability
   • DTo identify the critical path of the project
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2. 2expert · hard

   A project manager is sequencing activities for a complex project. There is a mandatory dependency between two activities: 'Install foundation' and 'Erect walls'. There is also a discretionary dependency between 'Erect walls' and 'Install roof' that the team prefers to use. The project manager needs to decide which dependencies to include in the schedule model. What is the best approach?

   • AInclude both dependencies and treat them equally.
   • BInclude only the discretionary dependency and ignore the mandatory one.
   • CInclude both the mandatory and discretionary dependencies, but document the discretionary one as a preference.
   • DInclude only the mandatory dependency and ignore the discretionary one.
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4. 3foundation · easy

   Which of the following is an example of a constraint that might be applied to an activity in a schedule model?

   • AA fixed date by which an activity must start or finish
   • BThe activity's duration estimate
   • CThe activity's cost estimate
   • DThe activity's resource assignment
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5. 4application · medium

   A project manager is developing a schedule for a product launch. The marketing team can start creating the launch materials only after the product design is finalized. The design finalization is a milestone. What type of dependency is this?

   • AStart-to-finish dependency
   • BFinish-to-start dependency
   • CFinish-to-finish dependency
   • DStart-to-start dependency
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6. 5foundation · easy

   During WBS development, which two inputs are specifically highlighted as essential to ensure complete scope coverage?

   • AActivity duration estimates and resource calendars
   • BStakeholder communication and contractual analysis
   • CMilestone list and activity list
   • DRisk register and issue log
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