CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management) Practice Exam

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What are the tools and techniques of plan schedule management?

Benchmarking, Brainstorming, Cost-benefit analysis, SWOT analysis
Parametric estimating, Bottom-up estimating, Reserve analysis, Earned value management
Expert judgment, Analytical techniques, Meetings
Decision making, Interpersonal and team skills, Communication methods, Project management information systems

The correct answer is: Expert judgment, Analytical techniques, Meetings

The tools and techniques of plan schedule management listed in the other choices are used for different processes in project management. Option A tools and techniques (Benchmarking, Brainstorming, Cost-benefit analysis, SWOT analysis) are used for project planning and initiation, while option B (Parametric estimating, Bottom-up estimating, Reserve analysis, Earned value management) are used for project cost management. Option D tools and techniques (Decision making, Interpersonal and team skills, Communication methods, Project management information systems) are used for project human resource management. Option C (Expert judgment, Analytical techniques, Meetings) is the most accurate in terms of planning for project scheduling, as expert judgment includes input from individuals with specialized knowledge and experience in scheduling, analytical techniques involve data analysis for estimating time and resource requirements, and meetings are used to gather input and discuss potential scheduling strategies.