PMP · Question 20 · Task 6: Plan and manage schedule
A project manager is developing a schedule for a complex software implementation that involves multiple interdependent workstreams: data migration, system configuration, user training, and testing. The client has requested an aggressive timeline, but the project manager's initial estimates suggest the timeline is unrealistic. Historical data from similar projects shows significant variability in task durations. What should the project manager do FIRST?
Answer options:
Accept the client's timeline and plan to add resources if needed to meet the deadline
Use three-point estimation and Monte Carlo simulation to develop realistic schedule ranges with confidence levels
Create a detailed work breakdown structure and use expert judgment to refine the estimates
Negotiate with the client to extend the timeline based on the initial estimates
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