PMI-SP Exam - Topic 7 Question 105 Discussion

Actual exam question for PMI's PMI-SP exam

Question #: 105
Topic #: 7

Laura is the project manager for her organization and management has requested her to create a report on her project's performance. Laura needs to analyze her current project performance and then compare it against what, in order to create a performance report?

ACost variances and Cost Performance Index

BScope baseline

CPerformance measurement baseline

DSchedule variances, planned value, and the Schedule Performance Index

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Suggested Answer: C

The performance measurement baseline, which can be comprised of cost, scope, and schedule, is the foundation for creating a performance report. Answer option B is incorrect. The scope baseline will only reflect the performance of the scope, whereas performance reports typically need scope, time, and cost as its foundation. Answer option A is incorrect. Cost variances and the cost performance index are cost values that must be considered along with the scope performance and schedule performance. Answer option D is incorrect. Only reporting performance on the schedule is not enough for a performance report. Laura should also report on scope and cost at a minimum.

by Annabelle at Jul 30, 2025, 09:34 PM

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Linette

3 months ago

I’m surprised they didn’t mention risk factors in the report!

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Marion

4 months ago

Wait, isn't the scope baseline also crucial?

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Anglea

4 months ago

Agreed, the performance measurement baseline is key!

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Jenifer

4 months ago

I think cost variances are more important.

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Elli

5 months ago

Definitely the Performance measurement baseline!

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Ruthann

5 months ago

I’m leaning towards the performance measurement baseline as the best option, but I also recall something about schedule variances being crucial for overall project assessment.

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Afton

5 months ago

I feel like the scope baseline might be important too, but it seems more related to changes rather than performance analysis.

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Bo

6 months ago

I remember practicing a question about performance reports, and I think it involved looking at cost variances and the Cost Performance Index. Could that be relevant here?

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Thea

6 months ago

I think Laura should compare her project's performance against the performance measurement baseline, but I'm not entirely sure if that's the only thing she needs to look at.

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Loreen

6 months ago

I'm feeling a little lost on this one. There are a lot of different performance metrics mentioned, and I'm not sure which ones I'm supposed to focus on. I'll need to review my notes and make sure I understand the differences between them before I can confidently answer this question.

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Clorinda

6 months ago

Okay, I've got this. The key is to compare the current project performance against the performance measurement baseline, which includes things like schedule variances, planned value, and the Schedule Performance Index. That will give me the information I need to create a comprehensive performance report.

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Judy

6 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know we need to analyze the project performance, but I'm not sure if we're supposed to compare it to the cost variances, scope baseline, or something else. I'll have to think this through carefully.

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Jose

6 months ago

This seems like a straightforward question about project performance analysis. I'll focus on comparing the current project performance against the performance measurement baseline.

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Yun

7 months ago

Haha, I bet Laura wishes she could just compare her project to a crystal ball instead. But C seems like the way to go here.

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Deangelo

7 months ago

I'm going with B. The scope baseline is the foundation for measuring project performance, isn't it?

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Margart

7 months ago

Definitely D. Scope, schedule, and cost indicators are all important for a comprehensive performance analysis.

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Mireya

4 months ago

Right! It gives a complete picture of performance.

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Nikita

4 months ago

I agree, D covers all the key aspects.

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Carey

5 months ago

Yes, schedule variances are crucial!

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Angelica

5 months ago

Definitely! Can't overlook planned value either.

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Chun

8 months ago

I think Laura should consider both the performance measurement baseline and the cost variances for a well-rounded performance report.

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Kenia

8 months ago

But wouldn't it also be important for Laura to consider the cost variances and Cost Performance Index for a comprehensive report?

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Barney

8 months ago

I think the correct answer is C. The performance measurement baseline is what Laura needs to compare her project's performance against to create the report.

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Leatha

8 months ago

I agree with Royce, comparing against the performance measurement baseline would give a clear picture of the project's performance.

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Royce

9 months ago

I think Laura should compare her project performance against the performance measurement baseline.

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