Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 701

A company is going through a large cost-cutting initiative. Senior management requests a report on the work remaining for outstanding projects.

Which tool should the project manager use for this purpose?

Answer options

• A. Forecast estimation
• B. Earned value (EV)
• C. Cumulative flow diagram
• D. Burndown chart

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The Burndown chart is ideal for tracking the amount of work remaining in a project, making it the most appropriate tool for reporting to senior management. Forecast estimation, Earned value (EV), and Cumulative flow diagram serve different purposes and do not specifically focus on the remaining work in an agile context.