Establish Baseline PMI-SP Practice Questions (Page 6)

Questions 26–29

1. 26expert · hard

   A project manager has obtained verbal approval from the sponsor and customer for the baseline schedule. However, the customer's representative is about to go on a long leave, and the project manager needs to finalize the baseline. What should the project manager do?

   • AAsk the sponsor to sign on behalf of the customer.
   • BWait until the customer returns from leave to obtain sign-off.
   • CProceed with the baseline based on the verbal approval.
   • DObtain written sign-off from the customer before they go on leave.
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2. 27application · medium

   A project manager is establishing the PMB for a project. The organization has a standard process for setting baselines. What is the first step the project manager should take?

   • ADefine the project scope and create the work breakdown structure (WBS).
   • BEstimate the project costs and set the cost baseline.
   • CDevelop the project schedule and obtain approval.
   • DIdentify the project stakeholders and their requirements.
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4. 28foundation · easy

   How is the Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB) used to enable performance measurement?

   • ABy comparing actual project performance to the planned baseline values
   • BBy specifying the exact sequence of activities without any flexibility
   • CBy defining the project's communication plan
   • DBy providing a list of all project stakeholders and their roles
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5. 29foundation · easy

   What does a positive schedule variance (SV) indicate when using the PMB for performance measurement?

   • AThe project is under budget
   • BThe project is behind schedule
   • CThe project is ahead of schedule
   • DThe project is over budget
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