Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 268

A project manager is working on a software development project for an oil and gas client using an agile approach. The project manager is having difficulty preparing the schedule because the project has various unknowns.

Which scheduling method should the project manager use to develop the schedule?

Answer options

• A. Analogous scheduling
• B. Three-point scheduling
• C. Iterative scheduling
• D. Parametric scheduling

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, Iterative scheduling, as it allows for flexibility and continuous refinement of the schedule in response to evolving project conditions. Options A and D, Analogous and Parametric scheduling, rely on historical data and fixed metrics, which may not be suitable for projects with many unknowns. Option B, Three-point scheduling, while useful for estimating, does not provide the iterative approach required for adapting to ongoing changes.