PMI PMP Project Management

Answer: d - An issue log, which lists the various problems encountered during a project, is not a form of performance reporting and is the correct answer.

A variance report allows a client to view the variance in cost and timing of the tasks compared to the baseline schedule. This allows the client to monitor the progress and to identify problems early.

The Earned Value Report measures project performance relative to cost and scope.
Lessons learned is a tool used to assess project performance and to look for various means of improving such projects in the future.

Key Take Away: Just because an issue log isn’t a performance reporting tool doesn’t mean it’s not a useful tool for management. It is an effective use of a project manager’s time to track issues and make sure they are closed out properly. But think of it this way - you don’t really want to report on how a project is doing to a client by giving them a list of issues. It’s hard for them to separate real problems (which should be reported on) from minor issues.