Discuss ServiceNow CIS-SPM Exam Topic 9 Question 41

What does the project status report allow project managers to do?

Choose 2 answers

AView the project Gantt chart

BView the WBS

CShow historical trend of project KPI's

DPrint as a PDF attachment

Suggested Answer: C, D

The project status report allows project managers to do the following:

Show historical trend of project KPI's: The project status report displays the key performance indicators (KPIs) of the project, such as schedule variance, cost variance, and earned value. It also shows the historical trend of these KPIs over time, which helps project managers monitor the progress and performance of the project. You can find more information about the project status report KPIs in theProduct Documentationfor ServiceNow.

Print as a PDF attachment: The project status report can be printed as a PDF attachment and sent to the stakeholders or sponsors of the project. This helps project managers communicate the status and health of the project in a clear and concise format. You can find more information about the project status report PDF attachment in theProduct Documentationfor ServiceNow.

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28 comments · newest first

Teri 10 months ago

Gantt charts are a must-have for visibility.

Golda 10 months ago

Wait, can it really show historical trends?

Joanna 10 months ago

Totally agree, that's super important.

Arlyne 11 months ago

I thought it was more about the WBS, not KPIs.

Loreta 11 months ago

It helps track project KPIs!

Arlette 11 months ago

I practiced a question similar to this, and I think C and D were the correct options there.

Queen 12 months ago

I feel like WBS is more about planning phases, not really what status reports focus on.

Launa 12 months ago

I remember something about Gantt charts being part of project planning, but I'm not sure if they show up in status reports.

Lyla 1 year ago

I think the project status report helps in tracking KPIs, so maybe C is one of the answers.

Selene 1 year ago

I think the project status report is also used to print or share the project information, like as a PDF attachment. That could be a useful feature for communicating the project status to stakeholders.

Rikki 1 year ago

Okay, let's see. The project status report should give the project manager visibility into the historical trends of key project metrics or KPIs. That's definitely one of the main uses. I'm less sure about the other option.

Denny 1 year ago

Hmm, I'm not sure about this one. The options seem a bit broad. I'll need to think carefully about which two answers best describe the purpose of the project status report.

Elsa 1 year ago

This question seems pretty straightforward. The project status report should allow the project manager to view the project Gantt chart and the WBS, which are key project management tools.

Hubert 1 year ago

I agree with Bettina, those are important for tracking progress and performance.

Bettina 1 year ago

The project status report allows project managers to view the project Gantt chart and show historical trend of project KPI's.

Luis 1 year ago

I think viewing the WBS is also important for project managers to track progress.

Shawn 1 year ago

B all the way. The WBS is like the secret sauce of project management. Without it, we'd all be lost in a sea of tasks and deliverables.

Felicidad 10 months ago

↳ replying to Shawn

True, both are important for tracking progress.

Vallie 10 months ago

↳ replying to Shawn

For sure! It’s essential for clarity.

Kris 11 months ago

↳ replying to Shawn

Totally agree! WBS keeps everything organized.

Cherelle 11 months ago

↳ replying to Shawn

But don’t forget about the Gantt chart!

Lino 1 year ago

D, of course! Who doesn't love a good PDF attachment? It's the cherry on top of the project status report sundae.

Galen 1 year ago

A and C for me. Gotta love those Gantt charts and historical trends. It's like having a project management superpower!

Daniel 1 year ago

↳ replying to Galen

I prefer B and C, the WBS helps me break down tasks efficiently.

Cherry 1 year ago

↳ replying to Galen

I agree, A and C are essential for monitoring progress.

Angella 1 year ago

I agree with Avery, those are the key functions of the project status report.

Avery 1 year ago

The project status report allows project managers to view the project Gantt chart and show historical trend of project KPI's.

Sharen 1 year ago

The project status report is like a crystal ball, allowing us to see into the future of the project. I'll go with C and B - gotta keep an eye on those KPIs and the work breakdown structure.

ServiceNow CIS-SPM Exam - Topic 9 Question 41 Discussion