A baseline schedule is derived from a schedule model to meet the project execution plan and
achieve management approval for use as a baseline. A schedule model is a representation of the
project activities, durations, dependencies, and resources that shows how the project will be
executed over time. A baseline schedule is a specific version of the schedule model that is approved
and frozen as a reference point for measuring and controlling the project progress and performance.
A baseline schedule reflects the agreed-upon scope, cost, and schedule of the project and serves as a
basis for comparison and change management. Reference: CBAP / CCBA Certified Business Analysis
Study Guide, chapter 6, page 234; CBAP Sample Questions,
