Task 2 Generate and Maintain Visibility of Project Schedule, by Working with the Project Manager And/or Stakeholders, in Order to Maintain Stakeholder Support. PMI-SP Practice Questions (Page 2)

Questions 6–10

1. 6expert · hard

   A project scheduler is working with a project manager who prefers to communicate schedule changes only during monthly status meetings. However, stakeholders have expressed a need for more frequent updates, especially during a period of high uncertainty. The scheduler must balance the project manager's preference with stakeholder needs. What should the scheduler do?

   • ACreate a detailed schedule report and post it on the project website without any notification.
   • BDiscuss with the project manager the stakeholders' need for more frequent updates and propose a temporary increase in communication frequency.
   • CFollow the project manager's preference and provide updates only at monthly meetings.
   • DSend weekly schedule updates directly to stakeholders without informing the project manager.
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2. 7expert · hard

   A project scheduler is identifying stakeholders for schedule visibility on a project that involves multiple departments, each with different priorities. The scheduler has limited resources and cannot provide detailed schedule reports to everyone. The scheduler must prioritize which stakeholders receive detailed reports. What should the scheduler do?

   • AProvide detailed reports only to the project sponsor and project manager.
   • BGive detailed reports to all stakeholders to avoid any perception of favoritism.
   • CAsk each department head to request a report if they need one.
   • DPrioritize stakeholders based on their influence and need for schedule information to make decisions.
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4. 8foundation · easy

   Which of the following is an example of a schedule update mechanism?

   • AA one-time project kickoff presentation
   • BAn ad-hoc meeting called only when issues arise
   • CA weekly email with a link to the latest schedule dashboard
   • DA final project report
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5. 9expert · hard

   A project scheduler has implemented a new dashboard for schedule visibility. After a few weeks, the scheduler notices that some stakeholders are not using the dashboard and continue to ask for emailed reports. The scheduler must decide whether to continue the dashboard, revert to email, or use both. What should the scheduler do?

   • AKeep the dashboard and stop sending email reports to encourage adoption.
   • BDiscontinue the dashboard and revert to email reports for all stakeholders.
   • CContinue both the dashboard and email reports indefinitely to satisfy everyone.
   • DSurvey stakeholders to understand their preferences and then adjust the communication approach accordingly.
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6. 10application · medium

   A project scheduler is starting a new project and needs to identify which stakeholders require schedule visibility. The project has a diverse set of stakeholders, including a regulatory agency, an internal IT team, and a customer representative. The scheduler must determine what information each stakeholder needs. What should the scheduler do first?

   • ASend the same detailed schedule report to all stakeholders to ensure everyone has the same information.
   • BProvide schedule information only to the project sponsor and project manager.
   • CConduct a stakeholder analysis to identify each stakeholder's interest, influence, and information needs.
   • DWait for stakeholders to request schedule information before providing it.
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