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PMP · Question 16 · Task 6: Plan and manage schedule
A project manager is planning a project with a high degree of uncertainty regarding the final product design. The stakeholders are highly involved and want to see progress frequently. Which scheduling method is MOST appropriate?
A project manager is planning a project with a high degree of uncertainty regarding the final product design. The stakeholders are highly involved and want to see progress frequently. Which scheduling method is MOST appropriate?
Answer options:
A.
Critical Path Method (CPM)
B.
Iterative scheduling with a backlog
C.
Gantt Chart with hard milestones
D.
Monte Carlo Simulation
How to approach this question
Match the project characteristics (Uncertainty, High Involvement) to the methodology.
Full Answer
B.Iterative scheduling with a backlog✓ Correct
B
Agile/Iterative scheduling allows for adaptive planning as the design emerges, satisfying the stakeholder need for progress visibility.
Common mistakes
Applying predictive tools (CPM, Gantt) to adaptive problems.
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