Project Management Professional (PMP) Exam Practice – Question1407

To account for uncertainty in a schedule, reserve analysis may be used. All the following are examples of contingency reserves EXCEPT ______________


A.
Fixed number of work periods
B. Percent of the estimated activity duration
C. Buffers
D. Productivity metrics

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

Explanation:
Duration estimates may include contingency reserves, and contingency should be identified clearly in schedule documentation. They are built into the overall project schedule to account for uncertainty. They also may be developed using quantitative analysis
methods. When more information is known about the project, the contingency reserve may be used, reduced, or eliminated.