Exam PMI-SP topic 2 question 21 discussion

Actual exam question from PMI's PMI-SP

Question #: 21
Topic #: 2

Wendy is the project manager for the NHQ project. She is working with her project to begin creating the project duration estimate. Her organization is in weak matrix and several of the project team members are scheduled to complete work on other projects. What input will most likely be of the biggest assistance as
Wendy and the project team begin creating the duration estimate for this project?

A. Project charter
B. Project scope statement
C. Project communications management plan
D. Resource calendar

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Suggested Answer: D 🗳️
The resource calendar is needed because it will help Wendy and the project team to determine when the project team resources will be available. The availability of the project resources can affect the overall duration of the project. A resource calendar is used to make sure that work resources (people and equipment) are scheduled only when they are available for work. They affect a specific resource or category of resources. By default, the working time settings in the resource calendar are the same as in the project calendar. However, a user can customize the resource calendar to show individual schedule information, such as vacations, leaves of absence, or equipment maintenance time.
Incorrect Answers:
A: The project charter is not an input to the estimate activity duration process.
B: The project scope statement is an input to the estimate activity duration estimate, but it is not the best choice for this question.
C: The project communications management plan is not an input to the estimate activity duration process.

by xymavu at April 4, 2025, 10:30 p.m.

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