Discuss ASQ CSQE Exam Topic 3 Question 45

Which of the following measures would a project manager use to assess the team's progress against the project schedule?

AFunction point metric

BEarned value analysis

CSMART metrics

DCOCOMO H Model

Suggested Answer: B

Earned Value Analysis (EVA) is a project management technique used to measure project performance and progress. It integrates project scope, time, and cost data to provide accurate forecasts of project performance.

Planned Value (PV): The estimated value of work planned to be done.

Earned Value (EV): The value of work actually completed.

Actual Cost (AC): The actual cost incurred for the completed work.

Using these metrics, EVA can help project managers assess whether they are ahead or behind schedule and within or over budget.

'Project Management: A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling, and Controlling' by Harold Kerzner

PMBOK Guide by Project Management Institute (PMI)

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12 comments · newest first

Ashlyn 1 month ago

I’m not sure about that. A) Function point metric seems useful for software projects.

Gladys 1 month ago

I agree, Earned value analysis gives a clear picture of performance.

Shelba 1 month ago

I think B) Earned value analysis is the best choice. It shows actual progress.

Franklyn 2 months ago

Totally with you on B) Earned value analysis! It’s super effective.

Jess 2 months ago

Wait, COCOMO H Model? Isn't that more for estimating costs?

Adell 2 months ago

A) Function point metric is useful, but not for schedule tracking.

Dewitt 2 months ago

I thought C) SMART metrics was more about goal setting?

Ettie 2 months ago

Definitely B) Earned value analysis! It's the go-to for tracking progress.

Sue 2 months ago

COCOMO H Model sounds familiar, but I don't think it’s used for tracking schedule progress. I’m leaning towards option B.

Wilburn 3 months ago

I practiced a question similar to this, and I think earned value analysis was definitely the right choice for assessing progress.

Peter 3 months ago

I feel like function point metrics were mentioned in our last class, but I can't recall how they relate to project schedules.

Ressie 3 months ago

I think I remember something about earned value analysis being a key method for tracking progress, but I'm not entirely sure if it's the only one.

ASQ CSQE Exam - Topic 3 Question 45 Discussion