Task 3 Perform Schedule Analysis and Audit, on In-House and Subcontractor Schedules, Using Industry Standards, Guidelines and Best Practices in Order to Identify and Report Project Schedule, Status, Changes, Impacts or Issues. PMI-SP Practice Questions (Page 5)

Questions 21–25

1. 21foundation · easy

   What is the purpose of reviewing an in-house project schedule?

   • ATo compare the schedule with competitors' schedules
   • BTo create a new project charter
   • CTo identify issues and recommend corrective actions
   • DTo assign blame for delays
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2. 22foundation · easy

   Why is it important to review subcontractor schedules?

   • ATo replace the project schedule with the subcontractor's schedule
   • BTo verify subcontractor invoices
   • CTo evaluate subcontractor employee performance
   • DTo ensure they align with the overall project objectives and identify potential impacts
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4. 23application · medium

   During a schedule audit of an in-house project, the auditor discovers that the project manager has been updating the schedule by adding new activities directly to the baseline without formal change control. The auditor also notes that the schedule does not include a clear critical path because some activities have unconstrained dates. According to PMI's Practice Standard for Scheduling, what is the most appropriate corrective action?

   • AContinue updating the schedule as is, but document the changes in the next status report to stakeholders.
   • BCreate a new baseline that includes all the added activities, and then continue without a formal change process.
   • CRestore the baseline to the approved version and require all changes to go through the change control process before updating the schedule.
   • DDelete all new activities from the schedule and revert to the original plan without further analysis.
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5. 24foundation · easy

   Which of the following is a common issue found during an in-house schedule review?

   • AInsufficient project funding
   • BToo many stakeholders
   • CLack of a project sponsor
   • DActivities with negative float
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6. 25expert · hard

   During an audit of a subcontractor's schedule, the auditor finds that the subcontractor has been using a different calendar than the master schedule, resulting in mismatched working days. The subcontractor's schedule shows a task completing on a date that is actually a weekend in the master calendar. What is the most appropriate action?

   • ARequire the subcontractor to align their calendar with the master schedule and re-analyze the schedule for impacts.
   • BConvert the subcontractor's dates to the master calendar without informing the subcontractor.
   • CIgnore the calendar difference because it is a minor issue that does not affect the critical path.
   • DAccept the subcontractor's calendar as long as the task durations are correct.
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