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 7)

Questions 31–35

1. 31foundation · easy

   Which of the following is an example of a schedule risk?

   • AThe project has a defined scope statement
   • BThe team uses a project management software tool
   • CThe project manager has a weekly status meeting
   • DA key supplier may deliver materials two weeks late
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2. 32expert · hard

   A subcontractor's schedule shows a critical activity finishing three weeks later than the master schedule. The subcontractor claims that the delay is due to a change in the project scope that was approved by the owner. The project manager has not yet updated the master schedule. What is the most appropriate action?

   • AImmediately update the master schedule to match the subcontractor's schedule without further analysis.
   • BAnalyze the impact of the approved scope change on the critical path and update the master schedule accordingly, documenting the change.
   • CRequire the subcontractor to absorb the delay without any schedule adjustment.
   • DReject the subcontractor's claim because the master schedule is the authoritative document.
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4. 33expert · hard

   A project manager discovers that a team member has been recording progress on a task as 50% complete for three consecutive weeks, even though the task is actually finished. The project manager needs to correct the schedule. What is the most important consideration?

   • ACorrect the progress to 100% and analyze the impact on the schedule and critical path.
   • BLeave the progress at 50% to avoid confusion with the team member's reporting.
   • CUpdate the baseline to reflect the actual progress and continue.
   • DReport the task as 50% complete but note the discrepancy in the report.
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5. 34foundation · easy

   What does a Schedule Variance (SV) of zero indicate?

   • AThe project is exactly on schedule
   • BThe project is behind schedule
   • CThe project is ahead of schedule
   • DThe project has no schedule baseline
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6. 35foundation · easy

   Why is it important to document the cause of a schedule change?

   • ATo assign blame to the responsible party
   • BTo understand why the change occurred and to inform future decision-making
   • CTo avoid updating the schedule
   • DTo automatically approve the change
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