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 2)

Questions 6–10

1. 6application · medium

   A project scheduler receives a request from a stakeholder to add a new activity to the project schedule. The project is currently in execution, and the baseline schedule has been approved. The scheduler knows that any change to the schedule must follow the established change control process. What should the scheduler do first?

   • AReject the request because the baseline is already approved and cannot be changed.
   • BAdd the activity to a separate 'what-if' schedule and present it to the CCB for information only.
   • CUpdate the schedule with the new activity and then submit a change request for approval.
   • DSubmit a change request to the change control board (CCB) for evaluation and approval before making any changes.
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2. 7foundation · easy

   Which practice is considered a best practice in schedule configuration management?

   • AMaintaining a version history of all schedule files and changes.
   • BStoring schedule files only on the project manager's personal computer.
   • CAllowing any team member to update the baseline schedule directly.
   • DDeleting old versions of the schedule to reduce confusion.
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4. 8foundation · easy

   What is the first step in a typical schedule change control process?

   • AUpdating the schedule baseline to reflect the change.
   • BSubmitting a change request that describes the proposed modification and its rationale.
   • CInforming all stakeholders of the change.
   • DImplementing the change in the schedule software.
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5. 9foundation · easy

   What is the purpose of implementing procedures for efficient retrieval of schedule data?

   • ATo limit access to the schedule to only the project manager.
   • BTo delete old versions of the schedule to reduce clutter.
   • CTo enable stakeholders to quickly find and use the correct version of the schedule.
   • DTo store all schedule data in a single file.
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6. 10foundation · easy

   When developing schedule configuration management procedures, what should be included to ensure alignment with organizational requirements?

   • AA list of all project stakeholders and their communication preferences.
   • BA detailed cost breakdown structure for the project.
   • CA defined process for requesting, reviewing, and approving schedule changes.
   • DA set of risk response strategies for the project.
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