Performance Measurement Baseline

Correct Answer: Schedule Baseline

When managing a project, if the timeline is not syncing with the work breakdown, the Schedule Baseline document would be the most relevant document to refer to, as it provides a baseline for comparing actual project schedule performance against the project plan. Although Cost Baseline, Scope Baseline, and Quality Baseline are also important, they are not directly related to timelines and would not help in identifying the discrepancies between the timeline and work breakdown. The Cost Baseline is related to the budgeting aspects, the Scope Baseline defines the project's scope, and the Quality Baseline defines quality targets, none of which will help in identifying timeline-related issues.

Correct Answer: Time Baseline (Project Schedule)

The Time Baseline (Project Schedule) is the correct answer. This component of the Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB) provides a detailed timeline of when project tasks should be completed. It includes the planned start and finish dates for activities, milestones, and work packages. If certain tasks are taking longer than anticipated, referring to the Time Baseline would allow the project manager to identify the specific tasks that are behind schedule and provide an explanation to the client based on the planned vs. actual timeline. The Cost Baseline is focused on the budgeted costs of the project, the Scope Baseline defines the approved scope of the project, and the Quality Baseline sets the quality standards and metrics. While these baselines are important components of the PMB, they do not directly address the reasons for tasks taking longer than expected, which is primarily a scheduling issue.

Correct Answer: It is an integrated baseline combining scope, schedule, and cost baselines used to measure project performance.

The Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB) is an integrated baseline that combines the scope, schedule, and cost baselines of a project. It serves as a benchmark against which project performance is measured and managed. By unifying these three key baselines, the PMB provides a comprehensive framework for assessing project progress and performance. The other statements are incorrect because they focus on only one aspect of the project (scope, schedule, or cost) rather than the integrated approach of the PMB.