PgMP Program Manager Exam Prep

Answer - D - Earned value technique should not be included in a list of seven basic quality control tools.

Key Takeaway: The seven basic tools of quality control are: flowcharts, run charts, scatter diagrams, histograms, Pareto diagrams, control charts, and cause-and-effect diagrams. These tools and techniques are used to control the quality of a program and its constituent projects to ensure satisfactory program deliverables.