Project Management Professional (PMP) Exam Practice – Question1482

There are three uses and types of Pareto analysis. If you wish to provide a measure of significance to factors that at first may not appear to be significant at all, you should use a______________


A. Basic Pareto analysis
B. Comparative Pareto analysis
C. Weighted Pareto analysis
D. Trend Pareto analysis

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Explanation:
The weighted Pareto analysis gives a measure of significance to factors that may not appear significant at first, using such additional factors as cost, time, and criticality. A basic Pareto analysis identifies the vital few contributors that account for most quality
problems, and the comparative Pareto analysis focuses on any number of program options or actions.