CAPM Predictive Plan-Based Methodologies Practice Question
A project manager is developing a project schedule for a software development project using a predictive approach. After identifying activities and sequencing them, what is the NEXT step?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Estimate activity durations
After sequencing activities, the next process is to estimate activity durations, then develop schedule. Option D is correct.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Control schedule
Why it's wrong here
Control schedule is during monitoring and controlling.
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Define activities
Why it's wrong here
Define activities occurs before sequencing.
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Develop schedule
Why it's wrong here
Develop schedule comes after estimating durations.
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Estimate activity durations
Why this is correct
This is the next step after sequencing activities.
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