Task 3 Provide Senior Management and Other Stakeholders with Verbal and Written Schedule Status Updates and Impact on Schedule of Corrective Actions, as Defined by the Communication Management Plan, in Order to Maintain Stakeholder Awareness. PMI-SP Practice Questions (Page 3)

Questions 11–13

1. 11foundation · easy

   What is the primary purpose of a schedule status report?

   • ATo provide a detailed financial breakdown of the project
   • BTo record all changes to the project scope
   • CTo communicate the current schedule performance to stakeholders
   • DTo document all project risks and their impacts
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2. 12application · medium

   A project scheduler is preparing a verbal update for the project board. The project is behind schedule, and a corrective action has been implemented. The board is concerned about the impact on the project's key milestones. What is the most effective way to communicate this?

   • AOnly explain the corrective action, as the board is primarily interested in solutions.
   • BOnly explain the current schedule status, as the corrective action is an operational detail.
   • CExplain the current schedule status, the corrective action, and its expected impact on the key milestones.
   • DState that the project is on schedule, as the corrective action will fix the delay.
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3. 13foundation · easy

   A project manager needs to determine the required level of detail for a schedule status report. Which document should be consulted?

   • AScope statement
   • BResource management plan
   • CRisk management plan
   • DCommunication management plan
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