Question 1

What information is usually provided on a resource-usage calendar?

Accepted Answer

A)  The tasks, the precedence requirements, and the money per unit time needed to reduce them. 
B)  The personnel, their hourly wage or salary, and the number of hours per week they are available. 
C)  The personnel, their responsibility for certain tasks, and the number of hours per week they are available. 
D)  The tasks, the people and equipment available, and the ownership and reporting relationships among them. 
A)  The tasks, the precedence requirements, and the money per unit time needed to reduce them. 
B)  The personnel, their hourly wage or salary, and the number of hours per week they are available. 
C)  The personnel, their responsibility for certain tasks, and the number of hours per week they are available. 
D)  The tasks, the people and equipment available, and the ownership and reporting relationships among them.

Question 2

The problem of resource underutilization that a project manager faces when managing a single project disappears in the multi-project environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of these statements about resource management is BEST?

Accepted Answer

A)  A mathematically optimal solution is almost always attainable and should be pursued. 
B)  The project manager should level resources as to maximize fluctuations from time period to time period. 
C)  A common approach to analyzing resource-leveling problems is to apply heuristics. 
D)  Resource management is usually a univariate, combinatorial problem. 
A)  A mathematically optimal solution is almost always attainable and should be pursued. 
B)  The project manager should level resources as to maximize fluctuations from time period to time period. 
C)  A common approach to analyzing resource-leveling problems is to apply heuristics. 
D)  Resource management is usually a univariate, combinatorial problem.

Question 4

-The project represented by this resource load chart has a maximum limit of 6 units of resource activity in any day.Which activity could be split to help the project team finish on time and meet the resource cap?

Accepted Answer

A)  Activity A 
B)  Activities B and C 
C)  Activities D and E 
D)  Activity E and F 
A)  Activity A 
B)  Activities B and C 
C)  Activities D and E 
D)  Activity E and F

Question 5

A project consisting of six activities is shown in the table.If the project manager decides to operate on an early start schedule,which of these days has the highest resource requirements? $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | l | } 
\hline \text { Activity } & \text { Duration (days) } & \text { Activity Cost } & \text { Predecessor } \
\hline \mathrm { K } & 10 & 140 & \
\hline \mathrm { L } & 8 & 64 & \mathrm {~K} , \mathrm { M } \
\hline \mathrm { M } & 12 & 96 & \
\hline \mathrm { N } & 6 & 120 & \mathrm { M } \
\hline \mathrm { P } & 14 & 168 & \mathrm {~L} \
\hline \mathrm { Q } & 12 & 144 & \mathbb { N } \
\hline
\end{array}$$

Accepted Answer

A)  Day 5 
B)  Day 10 
C)  Day 15 
D)  Day 20 
A)  Day 5 
B)  Day 10 
C)  Day 15 
D)  Day 20

Question 6

A project consists of eleven activities (all times are given in days)and has worker requirements as indicated in the table.Assume that all six workers employed by this organization are generalists and are able to work on any of the tasks.What is the fastest the project can be completed? $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | l | } 
\hline \text { Activity } & \text { Activity time } & \text { Workers Needed } & \text { Predecessor } \
\hline \text { A } & 10 & 1 & \
\hline \mathrm { B } & 4 & 2 & \
\hline \mathrm { C } & 7 & 3 & \mathrm {~A} \
\hline \mathrm { D } & 4 & 1 & \mathrm {~A} \
\hline \mathrm { E } & 8 & 2 & \mathrm {~B} \
\hline \mathrm { F } & 9 & 3 & \mathrm { C } , \mathrm { E } \
\hline \mathrm { G } & 13 & 1 & \mathrm { D } \
\hline \mathrm { H } & 14 & 2 & \mathrm { E } , \mathrm { G } \
\hline \mathrm { J } & 13 & 3 & \mathrm {~F} \
\hline \mathrm { K } & 10 & 1 & \mathrm { H } , \mathrm { J } \
\hline \mathrm { L } & 5 & 2 & \mathrm {~K} \
\hline
\end{array}$$

Accepted Answer

A)  54 days 
B)  56 days 
C)  58 days 
D)  60 days 
A)  54 days 
B)  56 days 
C)  58 days 
D)  60 days

Question 7

Use the project described in the table to determine the total resources required for activity D if a worker is expected to work half-time (four hours per day)on this project. $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | } 
\hline \text { Activity } & \text { Duration } & \text { Predecessor } \
\hline \mathrm { A } & 5 \text { days } & - \
\hline \mathrm { B } & 4 \text { days } & \mathrm { A } \
\hline \mathrm { C } & 5 \text { days } & \text { A } \
\hline \mathrm { D } & 6 \text { days } & \mathrm { B } \
\hline \mathrm { E } & 6 \text { days } & \mathrm { C } , \mathrm { D } \
\mathrm { F } & 6 \text { days } & \mathrm { E } \
\hline
\end{array}$$

Accepted Answer

A)  6 hours 
B)  40 hours 
C)  24 hours 
D)  48 hours 
A)  6 hours 
B)  40 hours 
C)  24 hours 
D)  48 hours

Question 8

A project consisting of six activities is shown in the table.If the project manager decides to operate on an early start schedule,which of these days has the lowest resource requirements?

Accepted Answer

A)  Day 15 
B)  Day 19 
C)  Day 24 
D)  Day 29 
A)  Day 15 
B)  Day 19 
C)  Day 24 
D)  Day 29

Question 9

A project consisting of six activities is represented in the resource loading table shown below.There is a limit of 12 hours' time spent on this project for any given day.What activities are involved in the first resource problem in this schedule?

Accepted Answer

A)  Activities A, B, and C 
B)  Activities B, C, and D 
C)  Activities C, D, and E 
D)  Activities D, E, and F 
A)  Activities A, B, and C 
B)  Activities B, C, and D 
C)  Activities C, D, and E 
D)  Activities D, E, and F

Question 10

A project consists of eleven activities (all times are given in days)and has worker requirements as indicated in the table.Assume that all four workers employed by this organization are generalists and are able to work on any of the tasks.What is the fastest the project can be completed while constrained by the four worker limitation? $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | l | } 
\hline \text { Activity } & \text { Activity time } & \text { Workers Needed } & \text { Predecessor } \
\hline \text { A } & 10 & 1 & \
\hline \mathrm { B } & 4 & 2 & \
\hline \mathrm { C } & 7 & 3 & \mathrm {~A} \
\hline \mathrm { D } & 4 & 1 & \mathrm {~A} \
\hline \mathrm { E } & 8 & 2 & \mathrm {~B} \
\hline \mathrm { F } & 9 & 3 & \mathrm { C } , \mathrm { E } \
\hline \mathrm { G } & 13 & 1 & \mathrm { D } \
\hline \mathrm { H } & 14 & 2 & \mathrm { E } , \mathrm { G } \
\hline \mathrm { T } & 13 & 3 & \mathrm {~F} \
\hline \mathrm { K } & 10 & 1 & \mathrm { H } , \mathrm { J } \
\hline \mathrm { L } & 5 & 2 & \mathrm {~K} \
\hline
\end{array}$$

Accepted Answer

A)  68 days 
B)  70 days 
C)  66 days 
D)  72 days 
A)  68 days 
B)  70 days 
C)  66 days 
D)  72 days

Question 11

Sam and Dave have identified 9 activities that are required to complete their next project and developed a snazzy resource loading table.Since they each work 8 hours a day,they need your help to perform resource leveling on their project such that they can finish it by the close of business on Day 24.Activity float times are indicated by bracketed cells in the table.Times indicated in the table are in hours; the top row shows the day number of the project.The total hours for each day are shown in the bottom row of the table and cannot exceed 16 hours.The total resource time in any day cannot exceed 16 hours.

Accepted Answer

Pushing activities X,T,and R b

Question 12

What are any four heuristics for prioritizing resource allocation to activities? Why would a project manager choose one above another?

Accepted Answer

The decision rules for prioritizing reso

Question 13

A resource loading form is also known as a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  Load schedule. 
B)  Resource usage calendar. 
C)  Activity resource schedule. 
D)  Network resource profile. 
A)  Load schedule. 
B)  Resource usage calendar. 
C)  Activity resource schedule. 
D)  Network resource profile.

Question 14

Use the information in the table and assume that a worker is expected to devote half-time (four hours per day)to this project with work taking place on a 5-day-per-week basis.What is the total resource requirement for the project?

Accepted Answer

A)  365 hours 
B)  335 hours 
C)  320 hours 
D)  310 hours 
A)  365 hours 
B)  335 hours 
C)  320 hours 
D)  310 hours

Question 15

The project described in the table uses the same resource for activities A,B,C,and D.Which activity gets first use of this resource if we assign the resource based on the activity with the lowest activity identification number? $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | l | } 
\hline \text { Activity } & \text { Duration } & \text { Predecessor } & \text { WBS DD } \
\hline \mathrm { W } & 4 & - & 12 \
\hline \mathrm { A } & 3 & \mathrm {~W} & 16 \
\hline \mathrm { B } & 4 & \mathrm {~W} & 15 \
\hline \mathrm { C } & 5 & \mathrm {~W} & 13 \
\hline \mathrm { D } & 6 & \mathrm {~W} & 14 \
\hline \mathrm { E } & 1 & \mathrm {~B} & 17 \
\hline Z & 7 & \mathrm {~A} , \mathrm { E } , \mathrm { C } , \mathrm { D } & 18 \
\hline
\end{array}$$

Accepted Answer

A)  Activity A 
B)  Activity B 
C)  Activity C 
D)  Activity D 
A)  Activity A 
B)  Activity B 
C)  Activity C 
D)  Activity D

Question 16

Resource loading charts are used to display the amount of resources required as a function of time on a graph.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

All that is needed to create a resource loading calendar is the work breakdown structure and the activity network.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

-Use this resource load chart to determine which activity uses the fewest resources.

Accepted Answer

A)  Activity A 
B)  Activity B 
C)  Activity C 
D)  Activity D 
A)  Activity A 
B)  Activity B 
C)  Activity C 
D)  Activity D

Question 19

-Use this resource load chart to determine which activity is the longest in duration.

Accepted Answer

A)  Activity A 
B)  Activity B 
C)  Activity C 
D)  Activity D 
A)  Activity A 
B)  Activity B 
C)  Activity C 
D)  Activity D

Question 20

A project consists of eleven activities (all times are given in days)and has worker requirements as indicated in the table.Assume that all four workers employed by this organization are generalists and are able to work on any of the tasks.What day does activity C start under a leveled project with the four worker limitation? $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | l | } 
\hline \text { Activity } & \text { Activity time } & \text { Workers Needed } & \text { Predecessor } \
\hline \text { A } & 10 & 1 & \
\hline \mathrm { B } & 4 & 2 & \
\hline \mathrm { C } & 7 & 3 & \mathrm {~A} \
\hline \mathrm { D } & 4 & 1 & \mathrm {~A} \
\hline \mathrm { E } & 8 & 2 & \mathrm {~B} \
\hline \mathrm { F } & 9 & 3 & \mathrm { C } , \mathrm { E } \
\hline \mathrm { G } & 13 & 1 & \mathrm { D } \
\hline \mathrm { H } & 14 & 2 & \mathrm { E } , \mathrm { G } \
\hline \mathrm { J } & 13 & 3 & \mathrm {~F} \
\hline \mathrm { K } & 10 & 1 & \mathrm { H } , \mathrm { J } \
\hline \mathrm { L } & 5 & 2 & \mathrm {~K} \
\hline
\end{array}$$

Accepted Answer

A)  Day 13 
B)  Day 15 
C)  Day 17 
D)  Day 19 
A)  Day 13 
B)  Day 15 
C)  Day 17 
D)  Day 19

What information is usually provided on a resource-usage calendar?

The problem of resource underutilization that a project manager faces when managing a single project disappears in the multi-project environment.

Which of these statements about resource management is BEST?

-The project represented by this resource load chart has a maximum limit of 6 units of resource activity in any day.Which activity could be split to help the project team finish on time and meet the resource cap?

A project consisting of six activities is shown in the table.If the project manager decides to operate on an early start schedule,which of these days has the highest resource requirements? Activity Duration (days) Activity Cost Predecessor 10 140 8 64 , 12 96 6 120 14 168 12 144

Use the project described in the table to determine the total resources required for activity D if a worker is expected to work half-time (four hours per day)on this project. Activity Duration Predecessor 5 days - 4 days 5 days A 6 days 6 days , 6 days

A project consisting of six activities is shown in the table.If the project manager decides to operate on an early start schedule,which of these days has the lowest resource requirements?

A project consisting of six activities is represented in the resource loading table shown below.There is a limit of 12 hours' time spent on this project for any given day.What activities are involved in the first resource problem in this schedule?

What are any four heuristics for prioritizing resource allocation to activities? Why would a project manager choose one above another?

A resource loading form is also known as a(n):

Use the information in the table and assume that a worker is expected to devote half-time (four hours per day)to this project with work taking place on a 5-day-per-week basis.What is the total resource requirement for the project?

Resource loading charts are used to display the amount of resources required as a function of time on a graph.

All that is needed to create a resource loading calendar is the work breakdown structure and the activity network.

-Use this resource load chart to determine which activity uses the fewest resources.

-Use this resource load chart to determine which activity is the longest in duration.

Introduction: Why Project Management?

The Organizational Context: Strategy,Structure,and Culture

Project Selection and Portfolio Management

Leadership and the Project Manager

Scope Management

Project Team Building,Conflict,and Negotiation

Risk Management

Cost Estimation and Budgeting

Project Scheduling: Networks,Duration Estimation,and Critical Path

Project Scheduling: Lagging, Crashing, and Activity Networks

Advanced Topics in Planning and Scheduling: Agile and Critical Chain

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Exam 12: Resource Management

What information is usually provided on a resource-usage calendar?

The problem of resource underutilization that a project manager faces when managing a single project disappears in the multi-project environment.

Which of these statements about resource management is BEST?

-The project represented by this resource load chart has a maximum limit of 6 units of resource activity in any day.Which activity could be split to help the project team finish on time and meet the resource cap?

A project consisting of six activities is shown in the table.If the project manager decides to operate on an early start schedule,which of these days has the highest resource requirements? Activity Duration (days) Activity Cost Predecessor 10 140 8 64 , 12 96 6 120 14 168 12 144

Use the project described in the table to determine the total resources required for activity D if a worker is expected to work half-time (four hours per day)on this project. Activity Duration Predecessor 5 days - 4 days 5 days A 6 days 6 days , 6 days

A project consisting of six activities is shown in the table.If the project manager decides to operate on an early start schedule,which of these days has the lowest resource requirements?

A project consisting of six activities is represented in the resource loading table shown below.There is a limit of 12 hours' time spent on this project for any given day.What activities are involved in the first resource problem in this schedule?

What are any four heuristics for prioritizing resource allocation to activities? Why would a project manager choose one above another?

A resource loading form is also known as a(n):

Use the information in the table and assume that a worker is expected to devote half-time (four hours per day)to this project with work taking place on a 5-day-per-week basis.What is the total resource requirement for the project?

Resource loading charts are used to display the amount of resources required as a function of time on a graph.

All that is needed to create a resource loading calendar is the work breakdown structure and the activity network.

-Use this resource load chart to determine which activity uses the fewest resources.

-Use this resource load chart to determine which activity is the longest in duration.

Introduction: Why Project Management?

The Organizational Context: Strategy,Structure,and Culture

Project Selection and Portfolio Management

Leadership and the Project Manager

Scope Management

Project Team Building,Conflict,and Negotiation

Risk Management

Cost Estimation and Budgeting

Project Scheduling: Networks,Duration Estimation,and Critical Path

Project Scheduling: Lagging, Crashing, and Activity Networks

Advanced Topics in Planning and Scheduling: Agile and Critical Chain

Project Evaluation and Control

Project Closeout and Termination

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