CompTIA Project+ (PK0-004) — Question 417

A project manager needs to track the actual and estimated start and finish dates of all WBS work packages.
Which of the following is a necessary step to record the actual durations?

Answer options

• A. Establish each WBS work package resource.
• B. Establish and set the baseline.
• C. Establish and set the quality gates.
• D. Establish the tollgates.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because establishing and setting the baseline allows the project manager to compare actual performance against the planned dates. Options A, C, and D do not directly involve tracking actual durations; they focus on resource allocation, quality assurance, and project milestones respectively.