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PK0-005 Practice Question: A project manager needs to track the start and…
A project manager needs to track the start and end dates of tasks as well as dependencies. Which tool should be used?
⚠ Common exam trap
Watch out — candidates often confuse a control chart (used for quality control) with a Gantt chart because both involve 'chart' and tracking, but control charts track process variation over time, not task schedules or dependencies.
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Gantt chart
A Gantt chart is the correct tool because it visually displays task start and end dates along a timeline, and it can explicitly show dependencies between tasks using arrows or linking lines. This makes it ideal for project scheduling and tracking progress against planned dates.
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Gantt chart
Why this is correct
A Gantt chart displays tasks, durations, and dependencies over time.
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Control chart
Why it's wrong here
A control chart monitors process variation, not task schedules.
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Fishbone diagram
Why it's wrong here
A Fishbone diagram helps identify root causes, not project timelines.
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Pareto chart
Why it's wrong here
A Pareto chart prioritizes issues by frequency, not task schedules.
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