Discuss ASQ CSSBB Exam Topic 9 Question 82

A project activity not on the critical path has required 20% longer than the time originally allocated. The project team should:

Ainform all concerned that the entire project will be delayed by 20%

Binform all concerned that the entire project will be delayed but by less than 20%

Cstudy the effect this will have on other activities because the project may still be on schedule

Suggested Answer: F

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33 comments · newest first

Brittni 10 months ago

Non-critical path delays don't always mean a full project delay.

Lizbeth 11 months ago

I think option B is misleading, it could still delay the project.

Vince 11 months ago

Wait, how can we be sure it won't affect the schedule?

Matt 11 months ago

Definitely agree, option C makes the most sense!

Marvel 11 months ago

This is a classic case of non-critical path delays.

Meghann 12 months ago

I’m a bit confused. I thought any delay meant the project would be delayed by the same amount, but I guess it depends on the dependencies?

Maybelle 12 months ago

I feel like the right answer might be to study the effects on other activities. Just because it's not on the critical path doesn't mean it won't affect the timeline.

Mollie 12 months ago

I think I saw a practice question where we had to analyze the effects of delays on critical vs. non-critical tasks. Maybe it’s less than 20%?

Harris 1 year ago

I remember something about how non-critical path activities can still impact the overall schedule, but I'm not sure how much.

Yvette 1 year ago

I'm pretty confident that the correct answer is C. The key is to analyze the impact on the critical path and other dependencies, rather than assuming a 20% delay for the entire project.

Kendra 1 year ago

This seems straightforward to me. If an activity not on the critical path is delayed, the project team should study the effect on other activities to determine the actual impact on the overall project schedule.

Lai 1 year ago

I'm a bit confused here. Does the question mean that the activity is 20% longer than planned, or that the entire project will be delayed by 20%? I need to make sure I understand the scenario correctly.

Lauran 1 year ago

Okay, let me think this through. If the activity is not on the critical path, then the 20% delay may not necessarily impact the entire project. I should analyze the dependencies.

Pearline 1 year ago

Hmm, this seems like a tricky one. I'll need to carefully consider the impact on the critical path and the overall project timeline.

Sabrina 1 year ago

Okay, let me take a closer look at the exhibit. I think I can figure this out if I break it down step-by-step and make sure I understand the BGP configuration on both routers.

Arlene 1 year ago

This seems like a straightforward question about the purpose of getting senior managers to buy into a P3O. I think the answer is C - using their influence to champion the change.

Margery 1 year ago

I've got a good strategy for this. I'll use the NVL function to check if the credit limit is null, and if so, display "Not Available". Then I'll multiply the credit limit by 1.15 to get the 15% increase.

Iluminada 1 year ago

Wait, so we're supposed to just tell everyone the project is delayed without actually knowing the extent of the delay? That's a recipe for disaster!

Carman 1 year ago

↳ replying to Iluminada

C) study the effect this will have on other activities because the project may still be on schedule

Nieves 1 year ago

↳ replying to Iluminada

B) inform all concerned that the entire project will be delayed but by less than 20%

Jerry 1 year ago

↳ replying to Iluminada

A) inform all concerned that the entire project will be delayed by 20%

Keneth 1 year ago

Option B sounds like the safe bet. It's better to err on the side of caution when it comes to project delays.

Gail 1 year ago

↳ replying to Keneth

Then we would have to reassess and communicate the new timeline to everyone involved.

Tyra 1 year ago

↳ replying to Keneth

But what if the delay ends up being more than 20% in the end?

Lashawn 1 year ago

↳ replying to Keneth

I agree, it's always better to underpromise and overdeliver.

Brianne 1 year ago

I think option C is the way to go. Studying the effect on other activities is crucial to understanding the overall impact on the project schedule.

Tomoko 1 year ago

↳ replying to Brianne

We should definitely take a closer look at the impact on other activities before making any announcements.

Kris 1 year ago

↳ replying to Brianne

Let's analyze the situation before jumping to conclusions. Option C seems like the most logical approach.

Marylyn 1 year ago

↳ replying to Brianne

I agree, we can't just assume the whole project will be delayed by 20%. It might still be on track.

Fatima 1 year ago

↳ replying to Brianne

Option C is definitely the best choice. We need to see how this delay will affect everything else.

Carolynn 1 year ago

I agree with Alana, we need to assess the impact on other activities before jumping to conclusions.

Alana 1 year ago

I disagree, we should study the effect this will have on other activities first before informing everyone.

Leonard 1 year ago

I think we should inform everyone that the entire project will be delayed by 20%.

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