Task 6 Update the Schedule Model and Document Schedule Baseline Changes, Received Through Formal Change-Control Processes, in Order to Maintain an Accurate Schedule and Facilitate Forensic Schedule Analysis, If Required. PMI-SP Practice Questions (Page 1)

Questions 1–5

1. 1expert · hard

   A project is in a dispute with a client over schedule delays. The client claims that the project team caused the delays by not following the approved schedule. The project manager needs to defend the project team's performance. What is the most important evidence to support the defense?

   • AThe original project schedule without any updates, to show the planned timeline.
   • BThe project team's timesheets and attendance records.
   • CDocumentation of all approved changes and their impact on the schedule, showing that delays were due to client-requested changes.
   • DA narrative report from the project manager explaining the causes of the delays.
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2. 2application · medium

   A project has an approved change that adds two weeks to a task on the critical path. The project scheduler needs to update the schedule model. What is the most appropriate action to maintain data integrity and consistency?

   • ACreate a new baseline version without updating the current schedule, and use the new baseline for all future reporting.
   • BManually extend the project finish date by two weeks without changing the task duration, to reflect the change.
   • CUpdate the baseline to reflect the new task duration, but leave the current schedule model unchanged until the next status meeting.
   • DAdjust the task duration in the schedule model and recalculate the project finish date, then document the change in the baseline update log.
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4. 3foundation · easy

   What is the primary purpose of documenting the outcome of a schedule change request in the formal change-control process?

   • ATo allow any team member to override the decision if they disagree.
   • BTo replace the need for a formal approval by the change control board.
   • CTo automatically update the schedule baseline without further action.
   • DTo provide a record of the decision and its rationale for future reference and audit.
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5. 4expert · hard

   A project manager is facing pressure from the sponsor to accelerate the schedule. The sponsor suggests making a schedule change directly without going through the formal change-control process, arguing that the change is necessary to meet the deadline. The project manager knows that the change will affect the baseline. What should the project manager do?

   • ARefuse to make any changes to the schedule, regardless of the sponsor's request.
   • BExplain the importance of the formal change-control process and submit a change request for approval.
   • CMake the change in the schedule model but keep the baseline unchanged to avoid the approval process.
   • DComply with the sponsor's request to maintain a good relationship, and document the change after the fact.
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6. 5application · medium

   A project manager receives an urgent request from a stakeholder to add a new deliverable to the project. The stakeholder argues that the change is minor and should be implemented immediately to avoid delaying the next release. The project manager knows that the change will affect the critical path and requires a baseline update. What should the project manager do first?

   • ASubmit a change request to the change control board (CCB) for evaluation and approval before making any updates to the schedule model or baseline.
   • BImplement the change in the schedule model but keep the baseline unchanged until the project sponsor verbally approves it.
   • CInform the stakeholder that the change cannot be made because it affects the critical path and would require a new project charter.
   • DUpdate the schedule model to reflect the new deliverable and then submit the change to the change control board (CCB) for retroactive approval.
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