Adobe Workfront Project Manager Professional Certification Practice Exam

If a project manager changes the planned start date from January 1 to January 15 due to a delay, what will be the impact on the project?

1. The project's duration will be shortened

2. The project completion date will remain unchanged

3. The project duration will remain the same, but the completion date will be pushed back by two weeks

4. The project's budget will be affected

The correct answer is: The project duration will remain the same, but the completion date will be pushed back by two weeks

When a project manager changes the planned start date from January 1 to January 15, it effectively shifts the entire project timeline forward by two weeks. This change does not alter the duration of the project itself; it remains constant, as the time allocated to complete tasks does not change. However, since the start date is pushed back, the completion date of the project must also move to compensate for this delay. If no additional resources are allocated or changes are made to expedite the project, it would logically follow that the completion date would also extend by the same two-week period. This understanding of project scheduling emphasizes the relationship between start dates, completion dates, and project duration. The project’s overall timeline is crucial for managing deadlines, deliverables, and stakeholder expectations, leading to implications in scheduling rather than in budget or shortened duration. Other options do not capture this aspect of project management accurately, as they either suggest a shortening of timelines or an unchanged budget, which does not reflect the realities of a delayed start without additional adjustments.