PMI-SP Schedule Tools 2

Question 1

Which scheduling tool feature allows a project manager to model 'what-if' scenarios by changing durations or resource assignments without affecting the baseline?

Accepted Answer

Schedule simulation

Answer

Schedule simulation (including what-if analysis) lets planners test scenarios without altering the saved baseline.

Question 2

In a scheduling tool, a 'lag' on a Finish-to-Start dependency means the successor activity:

Accepted Answer

Can start a specified time after the predecessor finishes

Answer

A positive lag delays the successor's start by the specified amount after the predecessor's finish.

Question 3

A scheduling tool shows a task with 'Total Float = 0' and 'Free Float = 0'. What does this indicate?

Accepted Answer

The task is on the critical path

Answer

Zero total float means any delay to this task directly delays the project end date, placing it on the critical path.

Question 4

Which report type in scheduling software shows the distribution of costs or work across time periods?

Accepted Answer

Time-phased report

Answer

Time-phased reports spread cost or resource data across calendar periods, enabling earned value and cash flow analysis.

Question 5

When a scheduling tool applies 'resource leveling,' it primarily resolves resource conflicts by:

Accepted Answer

Delaying task start dates to smooth resource demand

Answer

Resource leveling delays tasks (extending the schedule) to eliminate over-allocation while keeping resource limits intact.

(PMI-SP) PMI Scheduling Professional Practice Test

(PMI-SP) PMI Scheduling Professional Practice Test

PMI-SP Schedule Tools 2