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 4)

Questions 16–20

1. 16application · medium

   During project execution, the schedule baseline has been established. A change request is approved to add a new deliverable, which will extend the project duration. What should the scheduler do to maintain baseline control?

   • AUpdate the baseline to reflect the approved change and document the change in the change log.
   • BInform the project sponsor that the baseline cannot be changed.
   • CCreate a new baseline for the entire project from scratch.
   • DKeep the original baseline and track the change as a variance without updating the baseline.
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2. 17foundation · easy

   What is a key consideration for ensuring accessibility of schedule data?

   • AKeeping schedule data in a format that only the project manager can read.
   • BEncrypting all schedule data with a key known only to the project manager.
   • CProviding appropriate access rights to authorized stakeholders.
   • DStoring all schedule data on a single local computer.
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4. 18application · medium

   A project team is distributed across multiple time zones and needs to access the latest schedule file at any time. The organization's policy requires that schedule data be stored securely and that previous versions be retrievable for audit purposes. What should the scheduler implement?

   • AStore the schedule on a shared network drive with read-only access for the team.
   • BUse a cloud-based project management tool with version control and role-based access permissions.
   • CKeep the schedule on the scheduler's local drive and share it upon request.
   • DEmail the schedule file to all team members daily to ensure they have the latest version.
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5. 19application · medium

   An organization is developing a schedule configuration management plan for a new project. The organization has existing project management policies, but they do not specifically address schedule version control. What should the scheduler do?

   • ADevelop a new schedule configuration management plan that aligns with the organization's existing policies and fills the gap.
   • BWait for the organization to update its policies before proceeding.
   • CUse the existing policies as-is and assume they cover schedule version control.
   • DCreate a standalone schedule version control procedure that ignores the organization's policies.
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6. 20application · medium

   A project scheduler is setting up the schedule configuration management process for a large infrastructure project. The project has multiple stakeholders who need to review the schedule at different stages. What is a best practice to ensure schedule integrity and consistency?

   • AAllow all stakeholders to edit the schedule directly to ensure everyone has the latest version.
   • BUpdate the schedule only when a stakeholder requests a change.
   • CDistribute the schedule via email to all stakeholders for their comments.
   • DEstablish a single point of control for schedule updates and use version control to track changes.
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