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  1. What does the Schedule Performance Index (SPI) measure in project schedule tracking?

    Answer: The ratio of earned value to planned value

    The Schedule Performance Index (SPI) equals Earned Value (EV) divided by Planned Value (PV), indicating how efficiently the project is using its scheduled time.

  2. Which type of schedule dependency is defined by the project management team based on project knowledge, not physical constraints?

    Answer: Discretionary dependency

    Discretionary dependencies (soft logic) are established based on best practices or team preferences rather than physical or contractual requirements.

  3. What is the purpose of a milestone in a project schedule?

    Answer: To mark a significant point or achievement in the project

    A milestone is a significant event or achievement in the project schedule, typically representing completion of a major deliverable or phase.

  4. When a project manager adds extra time to an activity estimate to account for identified risks, this technique is called:

    Answer: Contingency reserve

    Contingency reserve is time added to activity or project estimates to account for identified schedule risks, while management reserve covers unknown risks.

  5. In PMBOK, what is the Rolling Wave Planning technique?

    Answer: Progressively elaborating near-term work in detail while far-future work is planned at a high level

    Rolling Wave Planning is an iterative approach where near-term deliverables are planned in detail, and future work is planned at a higher level as more information becomes available.

  6. What does a Gantt chart primarily display in project schedule management?

    Answer: Activity durations plotted along a timeline with start and finish dates

    A Gantt chart is a bar chart that illustrates the project schedule by showing activity durations, start dates, and finish dates along a horizontal timeline.