PMI-SP Progress Tracking 4

Question 1

A project manager observes that the critical path has changed after updating the schedule. What is the most likely cause?

Accepted Answer

One or more activities on the original critical path gained float due to early completion

Answer

If activities on the original critical path finish early, they gain float and may no longer be critical, shifting the critical path to another sequence of activities.

Question 2

Which progress tracking method is most objective for measuring near-complete activities that have deliverables?

Accepted Answer

Weighted milestones

Answer

Weighted milestones assign earned value credit at specific, verifiable checkpoints, providing an objective measurement tied to tangible deliverables.

Question 3

What is a 'schedule health check' in the context of PMI-SP progress tracking?

Accepted Answer

A periodic assessment of schedule quality metrics such as logic, float, and baseline integrity

Answer

A schedule health check evaluates technical quality indicators like missing logic, negative float, and baseline changes to ensure the schedule remains a reliable tracking tool.

Question 4

When actual durations exceed planned durations but total costs remain within budget, the most likely explanation is:

Accepted Answer

Lower-cost resources replaced the planned resources

Answer

If cheaper resources replaced planned resources, the project can stay within budget even when tasks take longer because the lower labor rate offsets the extra time.

Question 5

A project team is using 'physical percent complete' to measure progress on a construction activity. This method is best suited when:

Accepted Answer

Work output is measurable and quantifiable

Answer

Physical percent complete works best when tangible output (e.g., cubic yards of concrete poured) can be measured and compared to total planned output.

(PMI-SP) PMI Scheduling Professional Practice Test

(PMI-SP) PMI Scheduling Professional Practice Test

PMI-SP Progress Tracking 4