CPP Project Planning & Scheduling 3

Question 1

A project manager identifies that the project schedule has a Schedule Performance Index (SPI) of 0.85. What does this indicate?

Accepted Answer

The project is accomplishing only 85 cents of planned work for every dollar scheduled

Answer

An SPI of 0.85 means the project is behind schedule, earning only $0.85 of planned value for every $1.00 of scheduled work.

Question 2

Which scheduling technique compresses the project schedule by performing activities in parallel that would normally be done sequentially?

Accepted Answer

Fast-tracking

Answer

Fast-tracking overlaps activities that were planned sequentially, which can reduce schedule duration but increases risk and may require rework.

Question 3

The Rolling Wave Planning technique is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Elaborating near-term work in detail while future work is planned at a higher level

Answer

Rolling wave planning is an iterative approach where near-term activities are planned in detail and future activities are progressively elaborated as more information becomes available.

Question 4

What is the purpose of a milestone list in project scheduling?

Accepted Answer

To identify significant events or decision points that mark key achievements or deliverables

Answer

A milestone list identifies significant points or events in the project schedule, often used for stakeholder reporting and governance checkpoints.

Question 5

Which input to the Develop Schedule process provides information about the working hours, holidays, and resource availability for scheduling purposes?

Accepted Answer

Project calendars

Answer

Project calendars define working days and shifts available for scheduled activities, directly influencing when activities can be performed.

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