Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 600

The project team is planning a schedule with limited information. The team is having issues identifying the detailed tasks and estimating task duration.

Which three techniques should the project manager use? (Choose three.)

Answer options

• A. Gantt chart that includes milestones and deadlines
• B. Rolling wave planning and an adaptive approach
• C. Relative estimation to determine the task or deliverable sizes
• D. Iterations and reviews to continuously keep adapting the plan
• E. Bottom-up estimating based on a work breakdown structure (WBS)

Correct answer: B, C, D

Explanation

The correct techniques, B, C, and D, focus on flexibility and iterative processes, which are essential when detailed information is lacking. Rolling wave planning allows for progressive elaboration of tasks, relative estimation helps in sizing tasks without precise data, and iterations promote ongoing adjustments to the plan. In contrast, options A and E rely on more detailed data and structured planning, which the team currently lacks.