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 3)

Questions 11–15

1. 11application · medium

   A project has had several approved changes to the schedule baseline over the past months. The project manager wants to ensure that the baseline history is preserved for potential forensic analysis. What should the project manager do?

   • AMaintain a versioned baseline that records each approved change with its date and rationale.
   • BDelete the original baseline and create a new one that reflects the current approved plan.
   • COverwrite the original baseline with the latest approved changes to keep the baseline current.
   • DStore all baseline changes in a separate spreadsheet that is not linked to the schedule model.
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2. 12foundation · easy

   What is the purpose of maintaining a schedule baseline?

   • ATo provide a fixed reference point for measuring schedule performance.
   • BTo replace the need for updating the current schedule.
   • CTo store all historical project data for future projects.
   • DTo allow the project team to change the schedule without approval.
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4. 13foundation · easy

   What is a key benefit of maintaining a well-documented schedule baseline for performance evaluation?

   • AIt eliminates the need for regular schedule updates.
   • BIt provides a template for all future projects.
   • CIt ensures the project will finish on time.
   • DIt allows the project manager to compare actual progress against the approved plan.
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5. 14application · medium

   A project has a formal change-control process. A change request to extend a task duration by five days has been approved by the CCB. The project scheduler needs to maintain an accurate baseline. What should the scheduler do?

   • AUpdate the baseline to include the new task duration and record the change in the baseline change log.
   • BWait until the project is complete to update the baseline with all approved changes at once.
   • CCreate a completely new baseline from scratch, discarding the original baseline data.
   • DKeep the original baseline unchanged and only update the current schedule to reflect the new duration.
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6. 15application · medium

   A project is involved in a dispute with a vendor over delays. The project manager needs to demonstrate that the schedule delays were caused by the vendor's late deliveries. What is the most important factor in facilitating forensic schedule analysis?

   • AHaving a schedule baseline that was never updated after the project started.
   • BHaving a verbal agreement with the vendor about the causes of the delays.
   • CHaving a detailed record of all schedule updates, including the dates and reasons for each change.
   • DHaving a current schedule model that reflects the latest approved plan, regardless of historical updates.
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