Himanshu Agarwal

Not Just Another Project Manager

Project Schedule Management

  1. Which of the following BEST describes the purpose of the Project Schedule Management knowledge area?
    • To define and control the total work required to deliver the project.
    • To ensure timely and appropriate generation, collection, dissemination, storage, retrieval, and ultimate disposition of project information.
    • To establish the policies, procedures, and documentation for planning, developing, managing, executing, and controlling the project schedule.
    • To identify and manage the processes required to acquire, train, manage, and release the project team.
  2. A project manager is reviewing the durations of activities in the project schedule. Which tool or technique is MOST likely being used?
    • Critical Path Method
    • Monte Carlo Analysis
    • Expert Judgment
    • Resource Leveling
  3. During the Develop Schedule process, which of the following outputs is a key component used to communicate the planned start and finish dates for project activities?
    • Project Management Plan
    • Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
    • Project Schedule
    • Resource Management Plan
  4. A team member informs the project manager that an activity will take significantly longer than originally estimated due to unforeseen technical difficulties. What should the project manager do FIRST?
    • Update the project schedule immediately.
    • Inform the project sponsor about the delay.
    • Analyze the impact of the delay on the critical path.
    • Reassign resources to expedite the delayed activity.
  5. Which of the following is NOT a valid input to the Define Activities process?
    • Project Charter
    • Scope Baseline
    • Enterprise Environment Factors
    • Project Schedule
  6. Which of the following techniques is used to estimate the shortest possible project duration?
    • Analogous Estimating
    • Parametric Estimating
    • Three-Point Estimating
    • Critical Path Method
  7. What is the primary purpose of creating a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) in Project Schedule Management?
    • To assign resources to project activities.
    • To visually represent the project schedule.
    • To decompose the total scope of work into manageable components.
    • To identify dependencies between project activities.
  8. A project has activities A, B, and C that must be completed in sequence. Activity A has a duration of 5 days, Activity B has a duration of 7 days, and Activity C has a duration of 3 days. What is the earliest finish date for Activity C if Activity A starts on day 1?
    • Day 12
    • Day 13
    • Day 14
    • Day 15
  9. Which of the following BEST describes a Mandatory Dependency?
    • A relationship where one activity must start before a successor activity can start.
    • A relationship based on best practices or knowledge of a particular application area.
    • A relationship that is contractually required or inherent in the nature of the work.
    • A relationship where the successor activity cannot finish until the predecessor activity has finished.
  10. What is the purpose of a Gantt chart in project schedule management?
    • To display the hierarchical structure of the project team.
    • To illustrate the project schedule, showing activities, durations, and dependencies.
    • To track project costs against the budget over time.
    • To document the risks and issues associated with the project.
  11. Which of the following is a key output of the Sequence Activities process?
    • Activity List
    • Milestone List
    • Project Schedule Network Diagram
    • Resource Calendar
  12. A project manager is concerned about the possibility of delays due to resource availability. Which technique can help in addressing this concern during schedule development?
    • Fast Tracking
    • Crashing
    • Resource Leveling
    • What-if Scenario Analysis
  13. What does the critical path in a project schedule represent?
    • The sequence of activities with the most dependencies.
    • The sequence of activities with the longest total duration, determining the shortest possible project duration.
    • The sequence of activities that are most likely to experience delays.
    • The sequence of activities that consume the most resources.
  14. Which of the following is a characteristic of the Finish-to-Start (FS) dependency?
    • The predecessor activity must finish before the successor activity can finish.
    • The predecessor activity must start before the successor activity can start.
    • The predecessor activity must finish before the successor activity can start.
    • The predecessor activity can start at any time relative to the start or finish of the successor activity.
  15. During the Control Schedule process, what is a common output used to communicate schedule performance?
    • Change Requests
    • Lessons Learned Register
    • Work Performance Information
    • Risk Report
  16. Which of the following estimating techniques is generally the LEAST accurate?
    • Analogous Estimating
    • Parametric Estimating
    • Bottom-Up Estimating
    • Three-Point Estimating
  17. What is the purpose of a milestone in a project schedule?
    • To represent a significant point or event in the project.
    • To track the cost performance of the project.
    • To define the detailed work packages of the project.
    • To identify the resources required for the project activities.
  18. A project has three paths. Path 1 has a duration of 15 days, Path 2 has a duration of 18 days, and Path 3 has a duration of 16 days. What is the critical path duration for this project?
    • 15 days
    • 16 days
    • 18 days
    • It cannot be determined without more information.
  19. Which of the following BEST describes a Discretionary Dependency?
    • A dependency that is legally or contractually required.
    • A dependency based on a preferred sequence, even though other sequences might be possible.
    • A dependency that is inherent in the nature of the work being performed.
    • A dependency where the start of one activity is dependent on the start of another.
  20. What is the float or slack of an activity on the critical path?
    • Always positive
    • Always negative
    • Always zero
    • Can be positive, negative, or zero
  21. Which process involves determining the start and finish dates for project activities?
    • Define Activities
    • Sequence Activities
    • Estimate Activity Durations
    • Develop Schedule
  22. Which of the following is a tool or technique used in the Estimate Activity Durations process?
    • Rolling Wave Planning
    • Resource Breakdown Structure
    • Expert Judgment
    • Schedule Network Analysis
  23. What is the primary benefit of using a probabilistic estimating technique like Monte Carlo Analysis?
    • It provides a single, definitive estimate for activity durations.
    • It considers the uncertainty and variability in activity durations.
    • It is the quickest and easiest estimating technique to use.
    • It relies solely on historical data from previous projects.
  24. Which of the following is NOT a type of lag that can be applied in schedule network diagrams?
    • Lead
    • Finish-to-Start
    • Start-to-Start
    • Finish-to-Finish
  25. During project execution, a key resource becomes unavailable for a longer period than planned. What is the MOST likely impact on the project schedule?
    • The critical path will shorten.
    • The project finish date might be delayed.
    • The project budget will decrease.
    • The scope of the project will need to be reduced.
  26. Which of the following is a key input to the Control Schedule process?
    • Project Charter
    • Risk Management Plan
    • Schedule Baseline
    • Stakeholder Register
  27. What is the purpose of Fast Tracking as a schedule compression technique?
    • To perform activities in parallel that would normally be done sequentially.
    • To add more resources to critical path activities.
    • To reduce the scope of the project.
    • To negotiate shorter durations with the project team.
  28. Which of the following BEST describes the Start-to-Start (SS) dependency?
    • The predecessor activity must finish before the successor activity can start.
    • The predecessor activity must start before the successor activity can start.
    • The predecessor activity must finish before the successor activity can finish.
    • The predecessor activity can start at any time relative to the start or finish of the successor activity.
  29. What is the significance of the Total Float of an activity?
    • It indicates the amount of time an activity can be delayed without delaying the project finish date or violating a schedule constraint.
    • It represents the difference between the early start and late start of an activity.
    • It is the amount of time an activity can be delayed without delaying the early start of its successor activities.
    • It is always zero for activities on the critical path.
  30. Which of the following processes involves breaking down the work packages into schedule activities?
    • Define Scope
    • Create WBS
    • Define Activities
    • Sequence Activities
  31. Which of the following is a graphical representation of the project schedule that shows planned work against a calendar?
    • Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RAM)
    • Resource Histogram
    • Gantt Chart
    • Network Diagram
  32. A project manager is using historical data from similar projects to estimate the duration of current project activities. Which estimating technique is being used?
    • Bottom-Up Estimating
    • Parametric Estimating
    • Analogous Estimating
    • Three-Point Estimating
  33. What is the expected duration of an activity estimated using the PERT formula, given an optimistic estimate of 10 days, a pessimistic estimate of 20 days, and a most likely estimate of 15 days?
    • 14 days
    • 15 days
    • 15.83 days
    • 16.67 days
  34. Which of the following is NOT a valid type of dependency to represent in a project schedule network diagram?
    • Finish-to-Start (FS)
    • Start-to-Start (SS)
    • Finish-to-Finish (FF)
    • Resource-to-Resource (RR)
  35. During the Monitor and Control Project Work process, a project manager notices a significant deviation from the planned schedule. What should be the NEXT step?
    • Update the project management plan.
    • Issue a change request.
    • Analyze the cause of the variance.
    • Rebaseline the project schedule.
  36. Which of the following is a key output of the Estimate Activity Durations process?
    • Activity List
    • Duration Estimates
    • Project Schedule Network Diagram
    • Resource Requirements
  37. What is the purpose of Crashing as a schedule compression technique?
    • To overlap activities that are normally sequential.
    • To reduce the project scope to meet the deadline.
    • To add resources to critical path activities to shorten their duration.
    • To negotiate a later project finish date with the stakeholders.
  38. Which of the following BEST describes the Finish-to-Finish (FF) dependency?
    • The predecessor activity must finish before the successor activity can start.
    • The predecessor activity must start before the successor activity can start.
    • The predecessor activity must finish before the successor activity can finish.
    • The predecessor activity can start at any time relative to the start or finish of the successor activity.
  39. What is the Free Float of an activity?
    • The amount of time an activity can be delayed without delaying the project finish date.
    • The amount of time an activity can be delayed without delaying the early start of its successor activities.
    • The difference between the late start and early start of an activity.
    • Always zero for activities on the critical path.
  40. Which process involves identifying and documenting the specific actions that need to be performed to produce the project deliverables?
    • Define Scope
    • Create WBS
    • Define Activities
    • Sequence Activities
  41. Which of the following tools can be used to visualize resource allocation over time?
    • Gantt Chart
    • Network Diagram
    • Resource Histogram
    • Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RAM)
  42. A project manager is using a statistical relationship between historical data and project variables to estimate activity durations. Which estimating technique is being used?
    • Analogous Estimating
    • Parametric Estimating
    • Bottom-Up Estimating
    • Expert Judgment
  43. In a schedule network diagram, what does a node typically represent?
    • An activity
    • A dependency
    • A milestone
    • The project start or finish
  44. Which of the following is a common reason for applying a lead in a schedule network diagram?
    • To ensure that a successor activity starts after its predecessor finishes.
    • To allow a successor activity to start before its predecessor fully finishes.
    • To indicate a delay between the predecessor and successor activities.
    • To represent a mandatory dependency between activities.
  45. During project execution, a critical resource is pulled away to work on another urgent project. What is the MOST likely consequence for the current project’s schedule?
    • The critical path will likely change.
    • The project’s float will increase.
    • The project’s budget will likely decrease.
    • The project’s scope will need to be expanded.
  46. Which of the following is a key tool used in the Control Schedule process?
    • Earned Value Management (EVM)
    • Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
    • Project Charter
    • Stakeholder Register
  47. What is the primary risk associated with using Fast Tracking as a schedule compression technique?
    • Increased project costs.
    • Reduced project scope.
    • Increased rework and risk.
    • Decreased team morale.
  48. Which of the following BEST describes the Start-to-Finish (SF) dependency?
    • The predecessor activity must finish before the successor activity can start.
    • The predecessor activity must start before the successor activity can start.
    • The predecessor activity must start before the successor activity can finish.
    • The predecessor activity can start at any time relative to the start or finish of the successor activity.
  49. What is the Schedule Variance (SV) calculated using Earned Value Management?
    • EV – AC (Earned Value minus Actual Cost)
    • EV – PV (Earned Value minus Planned Value)
    • PV – AC (Planned Value minus Actual Cost)
    • AC – EV (Actual Cost minus Earned Value)
  50. Which of the following is a key component of the Schedule Management Plan?
    • Risk thresholds
    • Stakeholder communication requirements
    • Rules for measuring schedule performance
    • Budget control procedures
Answers
  1. To establish the policies, procedures, and documentation for planning, developing, managing, executing, and controlling the project schedule.
  2. Expert Judgment
  3. Project Schedule
  4. Analyze the impact of the delay on the critical path.
  5. Project Schedule
  6. Critical Path Method
  7. To decompose the total scope of work into manageable components.
  8. Day 15
  9. A relationship that is contractually required or inherent in the nature of the work.
  10. To illustrate the project schedule, showing activities, durations, and dependencies.
  11. Project Schedule Network Diagram
  12. Resource Leveling
  13. The sequence of activities with the longest total duration, determining the shortest possible project duration.
  14. The predecessor activity must finish before the successor activity can start.
  15. Work Performance Information
  16. Analogous Estimating
  17. To represent a significant point or event in the project.
  18. 18 days
  19. A dependency based on a preferred sequence, even though other sequences might be possible.
  20. Always zero
  21. Develop Schedule
  22. Expert Judgment
  23. It considers the uncertainty and variability in activity durations.
  24. Finish-to-Start
  25. The project finish date might be delayed.
  26. Schedule Baseline
  27. To perform activities in parallel that would normally be done sequentially.
  28. The predecessor activity must start before the successor activity can start.
  29. It indicates the amount of time an activity can be delayed without delaying the project finish date or violating a schedule constraint.
  30. Define Activities
  31. Gantt Chart
  32. Analogous Estimating
  33. Expected Duration=6Optimistic+4×Most Likely+Pessimistic​=610+4×15+20​=610+60+20​=690​=15 days
  34. Resource-to-Resource (RR)
  35. Analyze the cause of the variance.
  36. Duration Estimates
  37. To add resources to critical path activities to shorten their duration.
  38. The predecessor activity must finish before the successor activity can finish.
  39. The amount of time an activity can be delayed without delaying the early start of its successor activities.
  40. Define Activities
  41. Resource Histogram
  42. Parametric Estimating
  43. An activity
  44. To allow a successor activity to start before its predecessor fully finishes.
  45. The critical path will likely change.
  46. Earned Value Management (EVM)
  47. Increased rework and risk.
  48. The predecessor activity must start before the successor activity can finish.
  49. EV – PV (Earned Value minus Planned Value)
  50. Rules for measuring schedule performance

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