A project manager has recently been asked to take over an existing project. The project manager would like to determine how the project has been progressing by tracking features that are in progress, completed, or scheduled to be worked on.
Which of the following can help the project manager assess the state of the project?
Correct Answer: D
Explanation
According to the Project Management Professional (PMP) Reference Materials, a cumulative flow diagram (CFD) is a graphical tool that can help the project manager assess the state of the project by tracking features that are in progress, completed, or scheduled to be worked on. A CFD shows the number of work items in each stage of the workflow over time, and the total amount of work in the system. A CFD can help the project manager identify bottlenecks, delays, scope changes, and variations in the work process. A CFD can also help the project manager monitor the project progress, quality, and delivery rate. A CFD is especially useful for projects that use agile or iterative methods, as it can show the value delivered to the customer on an incremental basis. References: Project Management Professional (PMP) Exam Content Outline, A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide) - Seventh Edition, Cumulative Flow Diagrams.