Which of the following is NOT a use of project progress reports?

Which of the following is NOT a use of project progress reports?

• A. CM will not estimate the completion time based on the progress.
• B. Includes "open issues" that will be discussed and analyzed the impact with schedule.
• C. Normally prepared by CM which will address the project status (e.g., updated status of float, CPM, changes is work sequence, slippage from milestones, and recovery plan - as needed).
• D. Encompass from Pre-Design to Construction (Execution Phase).

Answer: (A)

Project progress reports are used to forecast the finish date by analyzing current progress against the plan and estimating the remaining work. They typically address schedule performance metrics (float, the CPM path), changes in work sequence, and any slippage from milestones, outlining a recovery plan if needed. They also include open issues and assess their impact on the schedule. They can cover the project from design through construction, providing a status view across phases. Therefore, claiming that these reports do not estimate completion time based on progress isn’t correct; estimating completion time from progress is a primary purpose of these reports.

Project progress reports are used to forecast the finish date by analyzing current progress against the plan and estimating the remaining work. They typically address schedule performance metrics (float, the CPM path), changes in work sequence, and any slippage from milestones, outlining a recovery plan if needed. They also include open issues and assess their impact on the schedule. They can cover the project from design through construction, providing a status view across phases. Therefore, claiming that these reports do not estimate completion time based on progress isn’t correct; estimating completion time from progress is a primary purpose of these reports.