Task 5 Provide Information About Project Scheduling Objectives and Goals, the Role of the Scheduler, and Scheduling Procedures to Project Team Members to Facilitate Effective Participation in the Project. PMI-SP Practice Questions (Page 4)

Questions 16–20

1. 16application · medium

   A scheduler is working on a project where the project manager is frequently unavailable. The team members have questions about the schedule and how their tasks fit into the overall timeline. What is the most appropriate action for the scheduler to take?

   • AUpdate the schedule to reflect the team's questions and assume they understand the timeline.
   • BProvide the team with a clear explanation of the schedule, including how their tasks contribute to milestones, and offer to answer questions.
   • CWait for the project manager to return and address all questions at the next team meeting.
   • DDirect the team to the project management office (PMO) for all scheduling questions.
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2. 17foundation · easy

   Which of the following is a typical input to the schedule development process?

   • AProject charter only
   • BLessons learned from previous projects
   • CActivity list and activity attributes
   • DFinal project budget
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4. 18expert · hard

   A project scheduler is developing the schedule for a project that has two competing objectives: completing the project as quickly as possible and minimizing costs. The project sponsor has not prioritized these objectives. What should the scheduler do?

   • ACreate a schedule that is as fast as possible, assuming that speed is the priority.
   • BAsk the project team to vote on which objective is more important.
   • CCreate a schedule that minimizes costs, assuming that is the more important objective.
   • DDevelop a schedule that balances speed and cost, and present the trade-offs to the sponsor for a decision.
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5. 19application · medium

   A project scheduler is developing the initial schedule for a construction project. The scheduler has created a draft schedule but wants to ensure the project team is committed to the timelines. Which technique would most effectively encourage team participation and commitment to the schedule?

   • ASend the draft schedule to team members and request written feedback within two days.
   • BPresent the draft schedule to the team and ask for a show of hands to approve it.
   • CConduct a workshop where team members provide input on task durations, dependencies, and resource availability before finalizing the schedule.
   • DFinalize the schedule based on expert judgment and inform the team of the deadlines at the next meeting.
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6. 20expert · hard

   A scheduler is facilitating a schedule update meeting. The team is reluctant to provide status updates because they are concerned that their estimates will be used to evaluate their performance. What is the best way for the scheduler to encourage honest reporting?

   • AExplain that the purpose of the updates is to identify issues early and adjust the plan, not to assign blame.
   • BAsk the project manager to leave the meeting so the team feels more comfortable.
   • CGuarantee that the schedule data will not be shared with management.
   • DUse a third party to collect the updates anonymously.
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