PMI-SP Progress Tracking 5

Question 1

A project's Estimate to Complete (ETC) is calculated as EAC - AC. This formula is used when:

Accepted Answer

The original estimate is considered fundamentally flawed and a new estimate is prepared

Answer

ETC = EAC - AC applies when the project team produces a new bottom-up estimate for remaining work, replacing the original flawed estimate.

Question 2

During a schedule review, you find that several activities have 'actual start' dates entered but no 'actual finish' dates and no percent complete values. What problem does this create?

Accepted Answer

It overstates remaining float and masks true schedule status

Answer

Activities with actual starts but no progress data leave their remaining duration and float unchanged, giving a falsely optimistic view of schedule status.

Question 3

Which reporting format best communicates schedule trend data to executive stakeholders who need a quick overview?

Accepted Answer

Dashboard with key performance indicators (KPIs)

Answer

Dashboards with KPIs (such as SPI, milestone status, and trend arrows) provide executives a concise, visual summary without overwhelming detail.

Question 4

A schedule update reveals that a previously non-critical path now has zero float. A scheduler should:

Accepted Answer

Flag the path as a new critical path and increase monitoring frequency

Answer

A path with zero float has become critical and any further delay on it will delay the project end date, requiring heightened monitoring and proactive management.

Question 5

Which variance threshold approach sets pre-defined acceptable ranges and triggers escalation only when exceeded?

Accepted Answer

Exception reporting

Answer

Exception reporting focuses management attention on variances that exceed defined thresholds, reducing noise from minor deviations and highlighting significant issues.

(PMI-SP) PMI Scheduling Professional Practice Test

(PMI-SP) PMI Scheduling Professional Practice Test

PMI-SP Progress Tracking 5