PMI-SP Monitoring, Controlling & Reporting Schedules 2

Question 1

A project manager notices the SPI is 0.82 at the midpoint of a software project. Which action is MOST appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Analyze which activities are behind and implement schedule recovery actions

Answer

An SPI below 1.0 indicates work is progressing slower than planned, requiring root-cause analysis and corrective action.

Question 2

Which technique compares the amount of work physically accomplished against the planned work to determine schedule variance?

Accepted Answer

Earned Value Management

Answer

Earned Value Management (EVM) uses EV, PV, and AC to compute schedule and cost variances.

Question 3

A schedule performance report shows SV = -15 days. What does this indicate?

Accepted Answer

The project is 15 days behind schedule in earned value terms

Answer

A negative Schedule Variance (SV = EV - PV) means earned value is less than planned value, indicating the project is behind schedule.

Question 4

During schedule control, which document is formally updated to reflect approved changes to the project schedule baseline?

Accepted Answer

Schedule Baseline

Answer

Only formally approved changes via the change control process result in updates to the schedule baseline.

Question 5

A scheduler wants to understand the range of possible project completion dates. Which tool is BEST suited for this?

Accepted Answer

Monte Carlo Simulation

Answer

Monte Carlo Simulation runs thousands of iterations using activity duration distributions to produce a probability distribution of project end dates.

(PMI-SP) PMI Scheduling Professional Practice Test