Step to Record Actual Durations
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A project manager needs to track the actual and estimated start and finish dates of all WBS work packages.
Which of the following is a necessary step to record the actual durations?
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To record actual durations of work packages, the project manager needs to compare the planned or estimated duration with the actual duration. This requires a baseline against which actual durations can be measured.
Therefore, the necessary step to record actual durations is to establish and set the baseline. A baseline is a reference point that represents the original plan and includes the planned start and finish dates of all work packages.
Once the baseline is set, the project manager can track actual start and finish dates of all work packages against the planned dates. By comparing the planned dates with actual dates, the project manager can identify any delays or issues in the project and take corrective actions to get the project back on track.
Establishing each WBS work package resource is important for assigning tasks and responsibilities, but it is not directly related to tracking actual durations. Establishing and setting quality gates is important for ensuring that the project deliverables meet the expected quality standards, but it is not related to tracking actual durations. Establishing the tollgates is a term that is not commonly used in project management and is not relevant to this scenario.
