PMP Certification Training - Control Schedule

The video tutorial covers the control schedule process in project management, focusing on monitoring and updating project schedules. It discusses inputs like project management plans and organizational assets, tools and techniques such as data analysis and resource optimization, and outputs including schedule forecasts and change requests. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of managing schedule variances and maintaining baseline integrity.

What is the primary purpose of the control schedule process?

• To finalize project deliverables

• To monitor and manage changes to the project schedule

• To create a new project schedule

• To eliminate all project variances

Which document helps in identifying acceptable variances for schedule performance?

• Project Charter

• Quality Management Plan

• Risk Management Plan

• Schedule Management Plan

What is a key technique used to evaluate schedule status along the critical path?

• Scope Creep

• Stakeholder Analysis

• Resource Leveling

• Variance Analysis

Which tool can be used to track planned versus actual dates in a project?

• Communication Plan

• Risk Register

• Project Management Information Systems

• Stakeholder Register

What is the purpose of schedule compression techniques?

• To increase project costs

• To align project activities with the plan

• To extend project timelines

• To reduce project scope

What can work performance information be used for in the control schedule process?

• To predict future performance

• To eliminate all risks

• To finalize project scope

• To hide schedule variances

What should be included in the schedule management plan to avoid misuse of performance data?

• Stakeholder communication plan

• Comprehensive risk analysis

• Detailed cost estimates

• Clear reporting expectations