Which of the following processes involves the periodic collection and analysis of baseline versus
actual data to understand and communicate the project progress and performance as well as to
forecast the project results?

A.
Identify stakeholders

B.
Performance reporting

C.
Plan communications

D.
Stakeholder analysis

Explanation:
The report performance process is used for gathering and distributing performance information. It
consists of status reports, progress measurements, and forecasts. The report performance
process contains the periodic collection and analysis of baseline versus actual data to understand
and communicate the project progress and performance as well as to forecast the project results.
Answer option A is incorrect. Identify stakeholder process is used to identify all people or
organizations impacted by the project and document relevant information regarding their interest,
involvement, and impact on project success.
Answer option C is incorrect. Plan communication is the process of determining the project
stakeholder information needs and defining a communication approach.
Answer option D is incorrect. Stakeholder analysis is the identification of stakeholder needs, wants
and expectations. It involves the documentation, prioritization, and quantification of the needs to
help define the project scope. Stakeholders’ interests may be positively or negatively affected by

execution or completion of the project and they may also exert influence over the project and its
deliverables.