PMI-SP Schedule Development & Management 3

Question 1

A scheduler needs to shorten the schedule without adding resources. Which approach should be considered first?

Accepted Answer

Fast tracking activities currently done in sequence

Answer

Fast tracking overlaps activities that were planned in sequence, shortening the schedule without adding cost.

Question 2

In the context of schedule management, what is the purpose of a schedule baseline?

Accepted Answer

To serve as the approved version against which performance is measured

Answer

The schedule baseline is the approved version of the schedule used as a reference point for measuring performance.

Question 3

A project has three activities: A (5 days), B (3 days), C (4 days), all in sequence. A parallel path D takes 8 days. What is the project duration?

Accepted Answer

12 days

Answer

The sequential path A+B+C = 12 days, which is longer than path D at 8 days, making the project duration 12 days.

Question 4

Which schedule development input captures how the schedule will be managed, including update frequency and control thresholds?

Accepted Answer

Schedule management plan

Answer

The schedule management plan defines rules for developing, monitoring, and controlling the project schedule.

Question 5

A PMI-SP practitioner applies resource smoothing to a project. Which constraint is maintained?

Accepted Answer

The project end date

Answer

Resource smoothing adjusts activities within their float without extending the project end date, unlike resource leveling.

(PMI-SP) PMI Scheduling Professional Practice Test