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PK0-005 Practice Question: A project manager is in the process of developing…
A project manager is in the process of developing the project schedule. Which activity most directly determines the project's finish date?
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Why each option matters
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Critical path analysis
The critical path is the sequence of tasks that dictates the project's minimum duration.
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Cost estimation
Why it's wrong here
Cost estimation is unrelated to the schedule finish date.
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Critical path analysis
Why this is correct
The critical path identifies the longest path through the project and directly determines the earliest possible finish date.
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Quality planning
Why it's wrong here
Quality planning defines quality standards but does not affect the finish date.
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Resource estimation
Why it's wrong here
Resource estimation influences duration but does not directly determine the finish date.
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