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 5)

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1. 21application · medium

   A project scheduler is developing the schedule communication plan for a construction project. The project manager has a separate overall communication plan that includes status meetings and executive briefings. The scheduler wants to ensure that schedule communications are consistent with the project manager's plan. What should the scheduler do?

   • AAlign the schedule communication plan with the project manager's plan, coordinating timing and audiences.
   • BCreate an independent schedule communication plan without consulting the project manager.
   • CUse the project manager's plan as-is and add schedule details only when asked.
   • DSend schedule updates directly to stakeholders without going through the project manager.
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2. 22foundation · easy

   Which schedule reporting format is most appropriate for presenting a high-level overview of key milestones to executive stakeholders?

   • AA milestone chart highlighting major project milestones
   • BA network diagram showing task dependencies in detail
   • CA resource histogram showing resource allocation over time
   • DA detailed Gantt chart showing all tasks and dependencies
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4. 23application · medium

   A project scheduler is concerned that stakeholders are not reviewing the schedule updates they receive. The scheduler wants to increase engagement with the schedule information. Which technique is most likely to increase stakeholder engagement?

   • APost the schedule on an internal website and assume stakeholders will visit it.
   • BInclude the schedule in the project manager's monthly newsletter without highlighting it.
   • CSend the schedule as a large attachment in an email with a note to review it.
   • DCreate a short video summary of the schedule highlights and share it with stakeholders.
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5. 24foundation · easy

   What is a key benefit of aligning schedule visibility with the project manager's communication approach?

   • AIt allows the scheduler to bypass the project manager when issues arise
   • BIt prevents stakeholders from receiving conflicting information
   • CIt guarantees that all stakeholders will support the project
   • DIt eliminates the need for status meetings
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6. 25application · medium

   After several months of distributing a monthly schedule report, a project scheduler receives feedback from stakeholders that the report is too long and contains too much technical detail. The stakeholders prefer a concise summary with key milestones and any schedule risks. What should the scheduler do to address this feedback?

   • ACreate a new concise summary report and distribute it to the stakeholders who provided feedback.
   • BReduce the frequency of the report to quarterly to give stakeholders a break.
   • CContinue with the current report because it contains all necessary information.
   • DAsk the project manager to explain the technical details in a meeting.
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