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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?
Suggested Answer: B
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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.
47 comments · newest first
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Leatha
10 months ago
Microsoft Project is a classic for scheduling!
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Giuseppe
10 months ago
Agreed, B is the right answer.
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Jacquelyne
11 months ago
It's definitely a scheduling tool!
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Elbert
11 months ago
I thought it was just project office software.
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Tyra
11 months ago
Wait, isn't it more of a PMIS?
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Ivette
11 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
11 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
12 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
12 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year ago
This one seems pretty straightforward. Microsoft Project is a scheduling tool, so I'm going with B.
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Bernardo
1 year 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
1 year ago
C) Project Management Information System
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Theron
1 year ago
B) Scheduling tool
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Tammy
1 year ago
A) Organizational process asset
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Teddy
2 years ago
I also think it's B) Scheduling tool. It helps in creating and managing project schedules efficiently.
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Fletcher
2 years ago
I agree with Myrtie. Using Microsoft Project as a scheduling tool makes sense.
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Brandon
2 years ago
Scheduling tool, hands down. It's like having a scheduling wizard at your fingertips. Gotta love that automation!
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Cordell
1 year ago
D) Project office software
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Diane
1 year ago
C) Project Management Information System
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Eden
1 year ago
B) Scheduling tool
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Adelle
1 year ago
A) Organizational process asset
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Lynelle
2 years 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
1 year ago
Let's make sure to utilize Microsoft Project to automate our project schedule.
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Carry
1 year ago
It's great that we have such a useful tool like Microsoft Project for scheduling.
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Berry
1 year ago
I think we should definitely go with option B, the scheduling tool.
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Josephine
1 year ago
I agree, Microsoft Project is a powerful scheduling tool.
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Bettina
2 years 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
1 year ago
C) Project Management Information System
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Kayleigh
1 year ago
I agree, it's definitely a Project Management Information System. It helps with data organization and accessibility.
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Golda
1 year ago
D) Project office software
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Jeannine
1 year ago
C) Project Management Information System
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Ahmed
1 year ago
B) Scheduling tool
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Rolland
1 year ago
A) Organizational process asset
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Jame
2 years 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
1 year ago
Let's make sure to utilize all its features for our project schedule.
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Timothy
1 year ago
I think we should go with option B, Scheduling tool.
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Blondell
1 year ago
It definitely helps streamline the process.
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Jeniffer
1 year ago
I agree, Microsoft Project is a great tool for scheduling.
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Sabina
1 year ago
Let's go with option B, Scheduling tool.
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Meghann
1 year ago
I think we should definitely use it for our project schedule.
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Bernardo
2 years ago
It really helps automate a lot of the scheduling process.
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Giovanna
2 years ago
I agree, Microsoft Project is a great scheduling tool.
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Myrtie
2 years ago
I think the answer is B) Scheduling tool.