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PMI-SP Exam - Topic 9 Question 100 Discussion

Actual exam question for PMI's PMI-SP exam
Question #: 100
Topic #: 9
[All PMI-SP Questions]

You are the project manager for your organization. You are working with your project team to

develop the project schedule. You would like to automate much of the scheduling by using Microsoft

project. Microsoft project as a scheduling tool is an example of what tool and technique for the

Develop Schedule Process?

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Suggested Answer: B

According to the PMBOK, automated scheduling tools expedite the scheduling process.

The scheduling tool is used in combination with manual methods or further project management

software to carry out the schedule network

analysis to produce an updated project schedule.

Answer option C is incorrect. The project management information system is the complete project

management software package beyond just

the scheduling portion.

Answer option D is incorrect. This is not a valid answer.

Answer option A is incorrect. While the software may be made available as a part of organizational

process assets, the best answer is the

scheduling tool.


by Janessa at Apr 07, 2025, 09:44 PM

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Leatha
4 months ago
Microsoft Project is a classic for scheduling!
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Giuseppe
4 months ago
Agreed, B is the right answer.
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Jacquelyne
4 months ago
It's definitely a scheduling tool!
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Elbert
5 months ago
I thought it was just project office software.
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Tyra
5 months ago
Wait, isn't it more of a PMIS?
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Ivette
5 months ago
I vaguely recall that there was a distinction between organizational process assets and tools. I think Microsoft Project fits better as a scheduling tool, but I could be wrong.
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Gregoria
5 months ago
I feel like I might be mixing up the terms. Is Microsoft Project considered part of the Project Management Information System or just a standalone tool?
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Hermila
5 months ago
I remember practicing a similar question where we had to identify tools for different processes. I think this one is straightforward, it's a scheduling tool, right?
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Jarvis
6 months ago
I think Microsoft Project is definitely a scheduling tool, but I'm not entirely sure if that's the exact term used in the PMBOK.
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Johanna
6 months ago
This is a good question. Based on what I know about the Develop Schedule process, using a scheduling tool like Microsoft Project is the right approach. I'm confident B is the correct answer here.
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Hyun
6 months ago
I'm a little confused on this one. Is Microsoft Project considered a Project Management Information System or just a scheduling tool? I'll have to review my notes to make sure I understand the difference between those two concepts.
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Robt
6 months ago
Okay, I think I've got it. Since the question is asking about the Develop Schedule process, and Microsoft Project is a scheduling tool, the answer has to be B. Scheduling tool.
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Stephen
6 months ago
Hmm, I'm not totally sure about this one. I know Microsoft Project is a scheduling tool, but I'm not certain if that's the right answer for this specific question. I'll have to think it through a bit more.
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Marquetta
7 months ago
This one seems pretty straightforward. Microsoft Project is a scheduling tool, so I'm going with B.
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Bernardo
11 months ago
I'm just picturing the project manager trying to use Microsoft Paint for scheduling. That would be a true work of art! Anyway, B is the answer.
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Cory
10 months ago
C) Project Management Information System
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Theron
10 months ago
B) Scheduling tool
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Tammy
11 months ago
A) Organizational process asset
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Teddy
12 months ago
I also think it's B) Scheduling tool. It helps in creating and managing project schedules efficiently.
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Fletcher
12 months ago
I agree with Myrtie. Using Microsoft Project as a scheduling tool makes sense.
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Brandon
12 months ago
Scheduling tool, hands down. It's like having a scheduling wizard at your fingertips. Gotta love that automation!
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Cordell
10 months ago
D) Project office software
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Diane
11 months ago
C) Project Management Information System
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Eden
11 months ago
B) Scheduling tool
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Adelle
11 months ago
A) Organizational process asset
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Lynelle
1 year ago
Oh, come on, it's so obvious! Microsoft Project is the ultimate scheduling tool. B is the way to go, folks!
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Sean
10 months ago
Let's make sure to utilize Microsoft Project to automate our project schedule.
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Carry
10 months ago
It's great that we have such a useful tool like Microsoft Project for scheduling.
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Berry
11 months ago
I think we should definitely go with option B, the scheduling tool.
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Josephine
11 months ago
I agree, Microsoft Project is a powerful scheduling tool.
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Bettina
1 year ago
Hmm, this one's tricky. I'd say it's a Project Management Information System. Gotta have that centralized data repository, you know?
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Gaynell
11 months ago
C) Project Management Information System
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Kayleigh
11 months ago
I agree, it's definitely a Project Management Information System. It helps with data organization and accessibility.
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Golda
11 months ago
D) Project office software
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Jeannine
11 months ago
C) Project Management Information System
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Ahmed
11 months ago
B) Scheduling tool
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Rolland
12 months ago
A) Organizational process asset
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Jame
1 year ago
Microsoft Project is definitely a scheduling tool, no doubt about it. It's like having a personal assistant for your project schedule. Definitely going with B!
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Elmira
11 months ago
Let's make sure to utilize all its features for our project schedule.
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Timothy
11 months ago
I think we should go with option B, Scheduling tool.
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Blondell
11 months ago
It definitely helps streamline the process.
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Jeniffer
11 months ago
I agree, Microsoft Project is a great tool for scheduling.
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Sabina
11 months ago
Let's go with option B, Scheduling tool.
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Meghann
12 months ago
I think we should definitely use it for our project schedule.
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Bernardo
12 months ago
It really helps automate a lot of the scheduling process.
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Giovanna
12 months ago
I agree, Microsoft Project is a great scheduling tool.
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Myrtie
1 year ago
I think the answer is B) Scheduling tool.
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