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 6)

Questions 26–30

1. 26application · medium

   A project manager is conducting a schedule audit and wants to ensure the schedule complies with industry best practices. Which action best aligns with PMI's Practice Standard for Scheduling?

   • ACheck that the schedule has no more than 100 activities to keep it manageable.
   • BEnsure that the schedule is updated at least once a month, regardless of project size.
   • CVerify that the schedule includes a critical path, uses a valid network logic, and has no open-ended activities.
   • DConfirm that all activities have a duration of at least one day to simplify tracking.
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2. 27foundation · easy

   Why is it important to apply industry standards and guidelines when performing schedule analysis?

   • ATo reduce the number of activities in the schedule
   • BTo eliminate the need for schedule updates during the project
   • CTo guarantee the project will finish on time
   • DTo ensure consistency, credibility, and comparability of schedule information
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4. 28expert · hard

   A project manager needs to report schedule status to a steering committee. The project has an SPI of 0.92 and a critical path delay of three weeks. The project manager has identified that the delay is due to a vendor's late delivery, and a change request has been submitted. What is the most effective way to report this?

   • AReport the SPI and the critical path delay, but do not mention the change request because it is still pending.
   • BReport the SPI, the critical path delay, the cause, and the status of the change request, along with a recommended recovery plan.
   • CReport only the critical path delay and the change request, omitting the SPI to avoid confusion.
   • DReport the SPI and the cause, but do not include a recovery plan because the change request is pending.
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5. 29foundation · easy

   Which of the following is an input to assessing the current status of a project schedule?

   • AThe project budget and cost forecasts
   • BThe project charter and stakeholder register
   • CThe risk register and issue log
   • DThe project schedule baseline and actual progress data
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6. 30foundation · easy

   What is the first step in managing a schedule change?

   • AImplement the change immediately
   • BNotify all stakeholders
   • CUpdate the project baseline
   • DIdentify and document the change
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