Establish Baseline PMI-SP Practice Questions (Page 3)

Questions 11–15

1. 11expert · hard

   A project is experiencing significant schedule delays. The project manager suspects that the schedule baseline is no longer realistic due to changes in scope. What should the project manager do?

   • AIgnore the baseline and focus on completing the work.
   • BContinue using the original baseline and report the variance.
   • CRequest a formal baseline change through the change control process.
   • DCreate a new baseline without formal approval.
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2. 12foundation · easy

   Which components are typically included in the Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB)?

   • AResource calendars and stakeholder registers
   • BProject charter and business case
   • CScope, schedule, and cost baselines
   • DQuality, risk, and communication plans
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4. 13foundation · easy

   What is the primary purpose of the Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB) in project management?

   • ATo replace the project management plan after project execution begins
   • BTo list all project risks and their mitigation strategies
   • CTo define the project's organizational structure and reporting lines
   • DTo provide a reference point for measuring and managing project performance
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5. 14foundation · easy

   What is the purpose of documenting the baseline schedule approval?

   • ATo replace the project charter as the primary project document
   • BTo ensure that the team members are aware of the schedule but not necessarily approved
   • CTo provide a historical record of the approved schedule and its acceptance
   • DTo allow the project manager to change the schedule without further approval
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6. 15foundation · easy

   What is the primary purpose of obtaining consensus on the schedule baseline from the customer, sponsor, project manager, and team members?

   • ATo assign individual responsibility for each schedule activity to the team members
   • BTo document the project's critical path for the sponsor's approval
   • CTo ensure that all stakeholders agree on the schedule baseline before it is used for performance measurement
   • DTo finalize the project budget and resource allocation
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