CAPM Predictive Plan-Based Methodologies Practice Question
Which THREE of the following are key components of a project management plan for a predictive project?
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Correct answer & explanation
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Schedule baseline
The project management plan includes subsidiary management plans (e.g., scope, schedule, cost, quality, etc.) and baselines (scope, schedule, cost). The risk register is a project document, not part of the plan. The cost performance index is a performance measure, not a plan component.
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- ✓
Schedule baseline
Why this is correct
The schedule baseline is a component of the project management plan.
- ✓
Quality management plan
Why this is correct
The quality management plan is a subsidiary plan within the project management plan.
- ✗
Cost performance index
Why it's wrong here
CPI is an earned value metric, not a component of the plan.
- ✗
Risk register
Why it's wrong here
The risk register is a project document, not part of the project management plan.
- ✓
Scope management plan
Why this is correct
The scope management plan is a subsidiary plan within the project management plan.
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Variation 1. Which THREE of the following are components of the project management plan?
medium- ✓ A.Schedule baseline
- B.Quality metrics
- C.Risk register
- ✓ D.Cost baseline
- ✓ E.Scope baseline
Why A: Options A, D, and E are correct. The project management plan includes baselines (scope, schedule, cost) as core components. Quality metrics (B) are part of the quality management plan, which is a subsidiary plan, but not a standalone component of the PM plan. The risk register (C) is a project document, not a component of the project management plan.
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