Task 1 Establish Project Schedule Configuration Management Policies and Procedures Incorporating Best Practices, Regulations, Governing Standards and Organization Policies, and Procedures to Ensure Accessibility, Storage, Retrieval, Maintenance, Change Control, and Baseline Schedule Control. PMI-SP Practice Questions (Page 1)

Questions 1–5

1. 1foundation · easy

   What is an example of a governing standard that may affect schedule configuration management?

   • AThe number of activities in the schedule.
   • BA team member's preference for using a specific scheduling software.
   • CThe project manager's choice of Gantt chart colors.
   • DAn organizational policy requiring all schedule changes to be approved by the project sponsor.
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2. 2application · medium

   A government contractor is developing a project schedule for a defense project. The contract requires compliance with specific government regulations regarding schedule data retention and reporting. What should the scheduler do to ensure the schedule configuration management plan meets these requirements?

   • AFollow the organization's standard schedule management procedures without modification.
   • BConsult with the legal department and then decide whether to comply with the regulations.
   • CIncorporate the regulatory requirements into the schedule configuration management plan and procedures.
   • DWait until the project is audited to determine what data needs to be retained.
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4. 3foundation · easy

   What is the primary purpose of schedule configuration management in a project?

   • ATo establish and maintain the integrity and consistency of the schedule and its related documents throughout the project life cycle.
   • BTo monitor actual progress against the schedule and report variances.
   • CTo define the project scope and deliverables.
   • DTo create the project schedule and assign resources to activities.
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5. 4expert · medium

   A project scheduler is managing a schedule for a software development project. The project uses an agile approach, and the schedule is updated frequently. The organization requires that all schedule changes be documented and approved. What should the scheduler do to balance the need for frequent updates with the change control requirements?

   • AUpdate the schedule without documentation to save time.
   • BRequire formal approval for every schedule update.
   • CSkip the change control process for agile projects.
   • DEstablish a lightweight change control process for minor updates and a formal process for major changes.
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6. 5expert · medium

   A project scheduler is managing a schedule for a construction project. A change request is submitted to add a new activity that will require additional resources and extend the project duration. The project sponsor is concerned about the impact on the project completion date. The scheduler has analyzed the impact and determined that the change will delay the project by two weeks. What should the scheduler do?

   • AReject the change request because it will delay the project.
   • BPresent the impact analysis to the change control board and let them decide.
   • CImplement the change and update the baseline to reflect the new completion date.
   • DApprove the change request because the sponsor is concerned about the delay.
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