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 2)

Questions 6–10

1. 6foundation · easy

   How does accurate schedule updating and baseline documentation support forensic schedule analysis?

   • ABy guaranteeing that disputes are resolved in favor of the project team.
   • BBy providing a clear record of what was planned, what changed, and when.
   • CBy eliminating the need for expert judgment in dispute resolution.
   • DBy automatically identifying the party responsible for each delay.
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2. 7foundation · easy

   In a formal change-control process for a project schedule, which step typically occurs immediately after a change request is submitted and logged?

   • AThe change is reviewed to assess its impact on the schedule, resources, and other project constraints.
   • BThe change is rejected if it causes any delay to the project finish date.
   • CThe change is approved by the project sponsor without further review.
   • DThe schedule baseline is immediately updated to reflect the requested change.
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4. 8application · medium

   A project is in a legal dispute with a contractor over schedule delays. The contractor claims that the delays were caused by the project owner's changes. What would best support the project owner's position in a forensic schedule analysis?

   • AThe original project schedule without any updates or changes.
   • BA complete history of approved changes and their impact on the schedule, with dates and reasons.
   • CA statement from the project manager describing the delays and their causes.
   • DThe contractor's invoices and payment records.
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5. 9application · medium

   A project is being audited for schedule performance. The auditor wants to determine whether delays were caused by the project team or external vendors. What documentation is most useful for this analysis?

   • AThe project charter and the stakeholder register.
   • BThe risk register and the issue log.
   • CThe communication management plan and the meeting minutes.
   • DThe schedule baseline and all approved changes, along with the actual progress data.
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6. 10application · medium

   A project manager receives a change request that has been approved by the change control board (CCB). The change affects the project's critical path and requires an update to the schedule model. What should the project manager do next?

   • AWait for the next project status meeting to update the schedule model.
   • BUpdate the project charter to reflect the change before updating the schedule model.
   • CUpdate the schedule model to reflect the approved change and recalculate the project schedule.
   • DInform the CCB that the change is too complex to implement and request a new change request.
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