PMI-SP Schedule Tools 5

Question 1

A scheduler uses 'Schedule Compression' tools within the software. Which two techniques are most commonly supported for compressing a schedule without changing scope?

Accepted Answer

Fast tracking and crashing

Answer

Fast tracking overlaps sequential activities, and crashing adds resources to critical tasks — both reduce duration without removing scope.

Question 2

In scheduling software, a 'Recurring Task' is best used for:

Accepted Answer

Activities that repeat at regular intervals such as weekly status meetings

Answer

Recurring task functionality automates the creation of repeated occurrences at set intervals, such as weekly team meetings or monthly reviews.

Question 3

When a project manager links two sub-projects in a scheduling tool using an external dependency, which risk should be documented?

Accepted Answer

Changes in the external project file can silently alter dates in the host project

Answer

External links are dynamic; if the linked project file changes, the host schedule will update, potentially shifting dates without a manual change request.

Question 4

A project manager wants to capture schedule performance data for lessons learned. Which scheduling tool export is most useful for preserving point-in-time snapshots at each reporting period?

Accepted Answer

Saved interim baselines or schedule snapshots

Answer

Saving interim baselines or periodic snapshots within the tool preserves historical schedule states for trend analysis and lessons learned.

Question 5

Which view in scheduling software displays task dependencies as boxes connected by arrows, making it easiest to trace the critical path logic?

Accepted Answer

Network (PERT) diagram

Answer

The network diagram (also called PERT chart or precedence diagram) shows activities as nodes linked by dependency arrows, clearly illustrating logical flow.

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PMI-SP Schedule Tools 5