PMP Schedule Management 5

Question 1

A project manager is using parametric estimating to determine activity durations. The team's historical data shows they complete 50 lines of code per day. If a module requires 1,500 lines of code, what is the estimated duration?

Accepted Answer

30 days

Answer

Parametric estimating: 1,500 lines ÷ 50 lines/day = 30 days.

Question 2

During schedule control, a project manager identifies a variance and determines corrective action. Which input is MOST useful for analyzing the root cause of the schedule variance?

Accepted Answer

Work performance data

Answer

Work performance data contains actual start/finish dates, percent complete, and remaining durations—the raw data needed for variance analysis.

Question 3

A project manager is preparing the project schedule and must account for non-working days including holidays, weekends, and planned team training. Where are these constraints documented?

Accepted Answer

Project calendar

Answer

The project calendar identifies working and non-working days, shifts, and scheduled downtime that affect activity scheduling.

Question 4

An agile team has completed 3 sprints. Their velocity was 40, 38, and 42 story points respectively. The product backlog has 200 remaining story points. How many more sprints are estimated to complete the backlog?

Accepted Answer

5 sprints

Answer

Average velocity = (40+38+42)/3 = 40 points/sprint; 200 ÷ 40 = 5 sprints.

Question 5

A schedule network analysis reveals near-critical paths with float values of only 2–3 days. What risk does this create for the project manager?

Accepted Answer

Multiple paths may become critical if small delays occur, reducing schedule flexibility

Answer

Near-critical paths with minimal float can easily become critical if activities are delayed even slightly, giving the PM fewer scheduling options.

PMP - Project Management Professional Practice Test

PMP - Project Management Professional Practice Test

PMP Schedule Management 5