PMI-SP Exam - Topic 9 Question 79 Discussion

Actual exam question for PMI's PMI-SP exam

Question #: 79
Topic #: 9

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John is a scheduler in ABC Company. He has to plan an activity for the schedule models. Which of the

following activities will he use to make

the schedule models? .

Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose all that apply.

AHammocks

BCritical path scheduling

CFlags

DTasks

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Suggested Answer: A

An activity is an individual element of work that is logically linked to other activities to

form the schedule. Its primary characteristics include an overall duration based upon the resources

applied to it (manpower, material, and equipment), as well as a start and

completion date that is tied to a work calendar. It also has a relationship with other activities

(predecessors and successors).

by Lili at May 28, 2024, 11:06 PM

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Paola

8 months ago

Wait, can you really use hammocks in scheduling? Sounds weird.

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Avery

8 months ago

Tasks are a must-have for any schedule!

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Brinda

8 months ago

I think flags are just for decoration.

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Galen

9 months ago

Hammocks are useful too, right?

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Ernie

9 months ago

Definitely critical path scheduling!

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Kayleigh

9 months ago

I'm pretty confident that tasks are essential for any scheduling model, but I need to double-check about the other options.

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Deane

9 months ago

Flags sound familiar, but I can't recall their specific role in scheduling models. Maybe they indicate something important?

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Yaeko

9 months ago

I remember practicing a question about critical path scheduling; it seems like a key component for making schedules.

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Gene

10 months ago

I think hammocks might be used for scheduling, but I'm not entirely sure how they fit into the models.

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Dalene

10 months ago

This seems straightforward. The key scheduling activities are critical path scheduling and tasks. I'll go with those, and maybe flags as well if I'm feeling confident.

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Dolores

10 months ago

I'm a little confused by the options here. Hammocks? I don't think that's a standard scheduling activity. I'll focus on the more common ones like critical path and tasks.

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Elmira

10 months ago

Okay, I've got a good handle on this. Critical path scheduling and tasks are definitely relevant, and flags could potentially be used in scheduling as well. I'll select those.

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Lovetta

10 months ago

I'm a bit unsure about the "hammocks" option - not sure if that's a real scheduling activity or not. I'll have to think that one through.

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Susana

10 months ago

Hmm, this seems straightforward. I'll start by thinking about the key activities involved in scheduling models, like critical path scheduling and tasks.

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Major

10 months ago

Alright, let me go through the options and see which one best describes the relationship based on the information provided.

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Lelia

10 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit confused about option D. Does that mean messages that are not part of a transaction won't be redelivered? I'll need to double-check that to make sure I have the right understanding.

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Kara

10 months ago

I'm a bit confused by the storage/use type options. I'll need to review my notes on that to make sure I understand the implications.

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Portia

10 months ago

Okay, let's see. Blocking legacy authentication, enabling user risk policy, and requiring MFA for all users - those seem like the most impactful security measures here.

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Scarlet

10 months ago

Alright, time to put my Kubernetes knowledge to the test. I'm feeling good about this one.

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Lili

10 months ago

I'm not totally clear on how to factor in the existing valuations of X and Y. Should we just focus on the cash flows, or do we have to adjust for their worth before the acquisition?

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Nan

1 year ago

Tasks and critical path scheduling for sure. Hammocks and flags just sound like they're trying to trip us up. This isn't a furniture store or a battlefield, it's a scheduling question!

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Alyce

1 year ago

Definitely, we need to focus on the important activities for the schedule models.

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Ezekiel

1 year ago

Yeah, hammocks and flags seem out of place for scheduling.

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Alton

1 year ago

I agree, tasks and critical path scheduling are the way to go.

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Werner

1 year ago

Flags? I guess if we're scheduling a game of capture the flag, that could work. But for a regular activity, I think tasks are the way to go.

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Bettina

1 year ago

Hammocks and flags are not typically used for schedule models.

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Alethea

1 year ago

Critical path scheduling is also important for planning.

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Sabine

1 year ago

I agree, tasks are essential for scheduling.

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Marva

1 year ago

Critical path scheduling makes sense, but I'm not sure how that fits into making schedule models. Shouldn't we start with the basic building blocks, like tasks?

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