CAPM Predictive Plan-Based Methodologies Practice Question
Which THREE of the following are tools and techniques used in the Control Schedule process? (Select exactly 3.)
⚠ Common exam trap
Test-takers frequently confuse the tools and techniques of the Develop Schedule process (e.g., critical path method, rolling wave planning) with those of the Control Schedule process, leading candidates to select options that are used earlier in planning rather than during monitoring and controlling.
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Performance reviews
Performance reviews (B) are a tool and technique in the Control Schedule process used to compare actual schedule performance against the baseline, often through earned value management (EVM) metrics like schedule variance (SV) and schedule performance index (SPI). This helps identify deviations and trigger corrective actions.
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For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Rolling wave planning
Why it's wrong here
Used in Define Activities.
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Performance reviews
Why this is correct
Used to compare actual vs planned.
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Variance analysis
Why this is correct
Identifies schedule variances.
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Schedule compression
Why this is correct
Crashing or fast tracking.
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Critical path method
Why it's wrong here
Used in Develop Schedule.
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