CompTIA Project+ Practice Test

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Which technique helps a project manager assess the impact of absences on the project schedule?

The correct answer is: SV

The chosen technique, which assesses the impact of absences on the project schedule, is Schedule Variance (SV). SV provides insight into how much ahead or behind the project is from its planned schedule. When team members are absent, it affects the productivity and progress of the project, causing delays. By measuring the difference between the planned progress and the actual progress at a given time, project managers can determine how these absences have impacted the overall schedule. In contrast, other techniques such as Cost Performance Index (CPI), Planned Value (PV), and Earned Value (EV) focus on different aspects of project management. CPI evaluates the cost efficiency of the project, while PV represents the budgeted amount for the work that was planned to be completed by a certain date. EV measures the value of work actually completed at a point in time. While these metrics are essential for overall project health and performance, they do not specifically address the scheduling aspects influenced by team member absences in the same direct manner as Schedule Variance does.