Question

Which of the following is NOT a rule used by Microsoft Project when updating the project schedule based on actual start, finish, or duration values you have entered?

a) Move unscheduled tasks to the status date
b) Move unstarted tasks to the status date
c) Move completed tasks to the status date
d) Move in-progress tasks to the status date

Answer 1

Among the options provided, the rule that is NOT used by Microsoft Project is: c) Move completed tasks to the status date.

Step-by-step explanation:

Microsoft Project does not move completed tasks to the status date; instead, it adjusts unstarted or in-progress tasks based on actual start, finish, or duration values entered. When updating the project schedule in Microsoft Project, certain rules apply to how the software adjusts task dates based on actuals you input. Microsoft Project does not typically move completed tasks because their actual finish dates are already set. Completed tasks remain in their completed state with their actual start and finish dates intact. Instead, the software focuses on updating tasks that are either unscheduled, unstarted, or in progress, based on the new information provided.

The rules that Microsoft Project typically follows include:

• Move unstarted tasks to the status date - reschedules tasks that haven't started yet.
• Move in-progress tasks to the status date - updates tasks that are partially completed to reflect current progress.