Task 3 Establish Scheduling Policies and Procedures Regarding Methodology, Selection of a Scheduling Tool, Scheduling Parameters, Performance Thresholds, Activity Granularity, Presentation Format, Earned Value Management (EVM) Implementation, Analysis Techniques, and Approval Requirements by Using Resources Such as Organizational Process Assets and Project Documents in Order to Develop the Schedule Management Plan and Standardize Operational Procedures. PMI-SP Practice Questions (Page 7)

Questions 31–35

1. 31foundation · easy

   Why is it important to define approval requirements for schedule changes?

   • ATo assign blame for schedule delays
   • BTo speed up the schedule update process
   • CTo ensure changes are reviewed and authorized before impacting the baseline
   • DTo eliminate the need for change requests
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2. 32foundation · easy

   Who is typically responsible for approving changes to the project schedule baseline?

   • AThe project scheduler
   • BThe project sponsor
   • CThe change control board (CCB)
   • DThe project team
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4. 33application · medium

   A project manager is defining the scheduling parameters for a project that spans multiple countries and time zones. The team works in different locations, and the project manager must decide on the calendar units and units of measure for the schedule. What should the project manager do?

   • AUse a single standard calendar for all team members, ignoring local holidays and time zone differences, to simplify the schedule.
   • BDefine the calendar units (e.g., hours, days) and units of measure (e.g., hours, days, weeks) in the schedule management plan, and specify how the team's working hours and holidays will be handled across time zones.
   • CAsk each team member to define their own calendar and units of measure, and then combine them into the schedule.
   • DUse the project manager's local calendar and units of measure, since they are responsible for the schedule.
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5. 34application · medium

   A project manager is developing the schedule management plan for a project that has a very detailed work breakdown structure (WBS) with work packages at a low level. The project manager must define the scheduling parameters and activity granularity. What should the project manager do?

   • ADefine activities at a higher level than the WBS to simplify the schedule and reduce the number of activities.
   • BDefine activities at a lower level than the WBS to provide even more detail for tracking.
   • CIgnore the WBS and define activities based on the project manager's experience with similar projects.
   • DUse the WBS as a basis for defining activities, ensuring that the activity granularity aligns with the WBS level and that scheduling parameters, such as units of measure, are consistent.
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6. 35foundation · easy

   How do project documents help in establishing scheduling policies?

   • AThey are irrelevant to scheduling policies
   • BThey provide project-specific information that influences scheduling decisions
   • CThey are used only after the schedule is created
   • DThey replace the need for organizational process assets
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