PMI-RMP Specialized Risk Analyses Practice Question
Which THREE of the following are key steps when performing a sensitivity analysis on a project schedule?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Rank the input variables by their impact on the objective.
Sensitivity analysis involves selecting the target variable, running the simulation to capture variances, and then identifying the variables with the highest impact on that target.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Rank the input variables by their impact on the objective.
Why this is correct
Ranking is the primary purpose of the analysis.
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Execute the simulation to gather variable interaction data.
Why this is correct
The simulation produces the data for sensitivity analysis.
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Delete all non-critical tasks from the model.
Why it's wrong here
This would invalidate the schedule network logic.
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Update the project budget based on the results.
Why it's wrong here
Budget updating is a separate, subsequent step.
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Identify the project objective to be analyzed (e.g., finish date).
Why this is correct
You must define the target output for the analysis.
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