Task 4 Develop the Scheduling-Related Components for Project Management Plans (for Example, Integration, Scope, Cost, Quality, Resources, Communication, Risk, and Procurement Management), Through Review of Contract Requirements, in Order to Integrate Scheduling Activities into the Overall Project Management Process. PMI-SP Practice Questions (Page 3)

Questions 11–15

1. 11application · medium

   A project manager is developing the procurement management plan and needs to ensure that the schedule accounts for the lead time required for procuring long-lead items. Which scheduling-related component should be included in the procurement management plan?

   • AThe project charter
   • BThe risk register
   • CThe stakeholder register
   • DProcurement lead times
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2. 12expert · hard

   A project manager is developing the integration management plan and must ensure that the schedule is aligned with the contract's reporting requirements. The contract requires monthly progress reports that include a comparison of planned vs. actual schedule performance. Which scheduling-related component should be included in the integration management plan?

   • AThe work breakdown structure
   • BThe procurement contract
   • CSchedule performance measurement methods
   • DThe resource calendar
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4. 13foundation · easy

   Which scheduling-related component is typically developed for the risk management plan?

   • AA process for acquiring project resources
   • BA method for reporting schedule progress
   • CA procedure for schedule change control
   • DA schedule risk analysis approach
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5. 14application · medium

   A project manager is developing the communications management plan and needs to ensure that schedule updates are communicated to stakeholders in a timely manner. The contract requires that any schedule change be communicated within 48 hours. Which scheduling-related component should be included in the communications management plan?

   • ASchedule change notification procedures
   • BThe work breakdown structure
   • CThe project budget
   • DThe resource calendar
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6. 15expert · hard

   A project manager is developing the procurement management plan for a project that involves multiple external vendors. The contract with one vendor includes a milestone for delivery of a critical component. The project manager needs to ensure that this milestone is integrated into the overall project schedule and that the vendor's progress is monitored. Which approach best integrates the procurement milestone into the schedule?

   • AAssume the vendor will deliver on time and do not include the milestone in the schedule
   • BAdd a buffer after the milestone but do not define dependencies
   • CIncorporate the vendor milestone as a schedule activity with a dependency on the vendor's delivery
   • DTrack the vendor milestone separately in a procurement log without linking to the schedule
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