Question 1

Resource leveling, or smoothing, is a method for

Accepted Answer

A)  developing a schedule that attempts to minimize the fluctuations in requirements for resources. 
B)  making sure all the resources do the same amount of work. 
C)  making sure every task has the same number of resources. 
D)  extending the project to have the least number of resources used per day. 
A)  developing a schedule that attempts to minimize the fluctuations in requirements for resources. 
B)  making sure all the resources do the same amount of work. 
C)  making sure every task has the same number of resources. 
D)  extending the project to have the least number of resources used per day.

Question 2

Resource-limited scheduling attempts a schedule in which the number of resources is limited and

Accepted Answer

A)  the schedule may be extended to keep the resource limits. 
B)  the schedule is shortened because the limit for resources is raised. 
C)  the shortest schedule is developed by reducing the project scope. 
D)  priorities are given to the activities to limit the time for each activity. 
A)  the schedule may be extended to keep the resource limits. 
B)  the schedule is shortened because the limit for resources is raised. 
C)  the shortest schedule is developed by reducing the project scope. 
D)  priorities are given to the activities to limit the time for each activity.

Question 3

Resources in a project are

Accepted Answer

A)  human resources only 
B)  work, material, or cost resources 
C)  always assigned in a resource-limited manner 
D)  unlimited in quantity 
A)  human resources only 
B)  work, material, or cost resources 
C)  always assigned in a resource-limited manner 
D)  unlimited in quantity

Question 4

Activities in a network diagram are drawn in a ____ relationship because, from a technical standpoint, they must be performed in that sequence.

Accepted Answer

A)  parallel 
B)  vector 
C)  serial 
D)  interlocking 
A)  parallel 
B)  vector 
C)  serial 
D)  interlocking

Question 5

This example has level resources of three resources for eight days.If the project is limited to two resources, how should the project be organized to meet the resource constraint and finish the project as early as possible? The tasks with the least slack have the lower number.

Accepted Answer

A)  Paths would be 1,2,3,5 and 1,2,4 
B)  Paths would be 1,2,3,4 and 1,2,5 
C)  Paths would be 1,2 and 3,4,5 
D)  Path would be 1,2,3,4,5 
A)  Paths would be 1,2,3,5 and 1,2,4 
B)  Paths would be 1,2,3,4 and 1,2,5 
C)  Paths would be 1,2 and 3,4,5 
D)  Path would be 1,2,3,4,5

Question 6

Resource utilization charts based on each activity's latest start time are said to be based

Accepted Answer

A)  on availability times. 
B)  an as-late-as-possible (ALAP)schedule. 
C)  on an as-soon-as-possible (ASAP)schedule. 
D)  on a limited schedule plan. 
A)  on availability times. 
B)  an as-late-as-possible (ALAP)schedule. 
C)  on an as-soon-as-possible (ASAP)schedule. 
D)  on a limited schedule plan.

Question 7

Resource-limited scheduling will not extend the project completion time if necessary in order to keep within the resource limits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The resource requirements plan illustrates

Accepted Answer

A)  the utilization of human resources and their primary responsibility. 
B)  how the resources should be leveled. 
C)  the expected utilization of resources by time period during the time span of the project. 
D)  the primary and secondary responsibilities for the project. 
A)  the utilization of human resources and their primary responsibility. 
B)  how the resources should be leveled. 
C)  the expected utilization of resources by time period during the time span of the project. 
D)  the primary and secondary responsibilities for the project.

Question 9

The start of noncritical activities are delayed beyond their earliest start times (but not beyond their latest start times)in order to

Accepted Answer

A)  schedule with a technical constraint. 
B)  schedule with a resource constraint. 
C)  level the costs of the project. 
D)  maintain a uniform level of required resources. 
A)  schedule with a technical constraint. 
B)  schedule with a resource constraint. 
C)  level the costs of the project. 
D)  maintain a uniform level of required resources.

Question 10

If three activities are using the same resource, the network diagram must be draw

Accepted Answer

A)  to show the three activities so that none is a predecessor of the others. 
B)  to show the three activities performed at the same time. 
C)  to show the activity sequence with technical constraints only 
D)  to show a serial relationship for the activities. 
A)  to show the three activities so that none is a predecessor of the others. 
B)  to show the three activities performed at the same time. 
C)  to show the activity sequence with technical constraints only 
D)  to show a serial relationship for the activities.

Question 11

When several activities need the same limited resource at the same time, the activities with

Accepted Answer

A)  the least slack have first priority. 
B)  the longest duration have first priority. 
C)  the near term have first priority. 
D)  use the most resources have first priority. 
A)  the least slack have first priority. 
B)  the longest duration have first priority. 
C)  the near term have first priority. 
D)  use the most resources have first priority.

Question 12

Select which of the following does not describe how the sequence of activities can be drawn to reflect the availability of a limited quantity of resources.

Accepted Answer

A)  The activities using the limited resources are shown in a ladder relationship as they are available. 
B)  The activities using the limited resources are shown in a loop relationship as they are available. 
C)  The activities requiring the limited resource are assigned at different times. 
D)  If there is no technical constraint for the activities, the activities could be arranged serially by the availability of the resources. 
A)  The activities using the limited resources are shown in a ladder relationship as they are available. 
B)  The activities using the limited resources are shown in a loop relationship as they are available. 
C)  The activities requiring the limited resource are assigned at different times. 
D)  If there is no technical constraint for the activities, the activities could be arranged serially by the availability of the resources.

Question 13

Resource leveling, or smoothing, levels the resources so that

Accepted Answer

A)  equal number of resources is assigned to each task. 
B)  an equal number of tasks are completed each day by the resources on the project. 
C)  they are applied as uniformly as possible without extending the project schedule beyond the required completion time. 
D)  the costs for the resources are even as possible across the project. 
A)  equal number of resources is assigned to each task. 
B)  an equal number of tasks are completed each day by the resources on the project. 
C)  they are applied as uniformly as possible without extending the project schedule beyond the required completion time. 
D)  the costs for the resources are even as possible across the project.

Question 14

Which of following would allow for level resources on the project?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

____ is an iterative method in which resources are allocated to activities based on the least slack.

Accepted Answer

A)  Resource evaluation scheduling 
B)  Resource monitoring 
C)  Resource leveling 
D)  Resource limited scheduling 
A)  Resource evaluation scheduling 
B)  Resource monitoring 
C)  Resource leveling 
D)  Resource limited scheduling

Question 16

In addition to showing the technical constraints among activities, how does the network logic also take into account resource constraints?

Accepted Answer

A)  Activities that use the same resource may not be able to occur in parallel to each other. 
B)  Activities that use different resources may be shown in a serial relationship. 
C)  The activities could be shown in a loop relationship. 
D)  Resources that are unlimited are not shown in a resource assignment. 
A)  Activities that use the same resource may not be able to occur in parallel to each other. 
B)  Activities that use different resources may be shown in a serial relationship. 
C)  The activities could be shown in a loop relationship. 
D)  Resources that are unlimited are not shown in a resource assignment.

Question 17

Why are activities drawn in a serial relationship in a network diagram?

Accepted Answer

A)  The activities use different resources. 
B)  The activities are independent of each other. 
C)  From a technical standpoint, the activities must be performed in that sequence. 
D)  The order of completion doesn't matter. 
A)  The activities use different resources. 
B)  The activities are independent of each other. 
C)  From a technical standpoint, the activities must be performed in that sequence. 
D)  The order of completion doesn't matter.

Question 18

If not enough resources are available for a project, to maintain the same project scope and budget, the project team should

Accepted Answer

A)  accelerate the activities that have enough resources to free the needed resources. 
B)  delay some activities until the resource is available. 
C)  hire additional resources. 
D)  start the tasks on the day they are scheduled to start and expect unassigned resources from other activities to complete the work. 
A)  accelerate the activities that have enough resources to free the needed resources. 
B)  delay some activities until the resource is available. 
C)  hire additional resources. 
D)  start the tasks on the day they are scheduled to start and expect unassigned resources from other activities to complete the work.

Question 19

In resource-limited scheduling, the lower priority activities get delayed.How does the delaying of activities affect the project?

Accepted Answer

A)  The delaying of activities increases the costs of the project. 
B)  The delaying of activities decreases the acceptance of the project deliverable. 
C)  The delaying of activities may delay the project. 
D)  The delaying of activities helps give others more time on their tasks because they won't affect the project schedule. 
A)  The delaying of activities increases the costs of the project. 
B)  The delaying of activities decreases the acceptance of the project deliverable. 
C)  The delaying of activities may delay the project. 
D)  The delaying of activities helps give others more time on their tasks because they won't affect the project schedule.

Question 20

Resource utilization charts based on each activity's earliest start time are said to be based on an ____ schedule.

Accepted Answer

A)  as-soon-as-possible 
B)  as-late-as-possible 
C)  as-needed 
D)  as-flexible-as-possible 
A)  as-soon-as-possible 
B)  as-late-as-possible 
C)  as-needed 
D)  as-flexible-as-possible

Resource leveling, or smoothing, is a method for

Resource-limited scheduling attempts a schedule in which the number of resources is limited and

Resources in a project are

Activities in a network diagram are drawn in a ____ relationship because, from a technical standpoint, they must be performed in that sequence.

This example has level resources of three resources for eight days.If the project is limited to two resources, how should the project be organized to meet the resource constraint and finish the project as early as possible? The tasks with the least slack have the lower number.

Resource utilization charts based on each activity's latest start time are said to be based

Resource-limited scheduling will not extend the project completion time if necessary in order to keep within the resource limits.

The resource requirements plan illustrates

The start of noncritical activities are delayed beyond their earliest start times (but not beyond their latest start times)in order to

If three activities are using the same resource, the network diagram must be draw

When several activities need the same limited resource at the same time, the activities with

Select which of the following does not describe how the sequence of activities can be drawn to reflect the availability of a limited quantity of resources.

Resource leveling, or smoothing, levels the resources so that

Which of following would allow for level resources on the project?

____ is an iterative method in which resources are allocated to activities based on the least slack.

In addition to showing the technical constraints among activities, how does the network logic also take into account resource constraints?

Why are activities drawn in a serial relationship in a network diagram?

If not enough resources are available for a project, to maintain the same project scope and budget, the project team should

In resource-limited scheduling, the lower priority activities get delayed.How does the delaying of activities affect the project?

Resource utilization charts based on each activity's earliest start time are said to be based on an ____ schedule.

Project Management Concepts

Identifying and Selecting Projects

Developing Project Proposals

Defining Scope, Quality, Responsibility, and Activity Sequence

Developing the Schedule

Determining Costs, Budget and Earned Value

Managing Risk

Closing the Project

The Project Manager

The Project Team

Project Communication and Documentation

Project Management Organizational Structures

Filters

Exam 6: Resource Utilization

Resource leveling, or smoothing, is a method for

Resource-limited scheduling attempts a schedule in which the number of resources is limited and

Resources in a project are

Activities in a network diagram are drawn in a ____ relationship because, from a technical standpoint, they must be performed in that sequence.

This example has level resources of three resources for eight days.If the project is limited to two resources, how should the project be organized to meet the resource constraint and finish the project as early as possible? The tasks with the least slack have the lower number.

Resource utilization charts based on each activity's latest start time are said to be based

Resource-limited scheduling will not extend the project completion time if necessary in order to keep within the resource limits.

The resource requirements plan illustrates

The start of noncritical activities are delayed beyond their earliest start times (but not beyond their latest start times)in order to

If three activities are using the same resource, the network diagram must be draw

When several activities need the same limited resource at the same time, the activities with

Select which of the following does not describe how the sequence of activities can be drawn to reflect the availability of a limited quantity of resources.

Resource leveling, or smoothing, levels the resources so that

Which of following would allow for level resources on the project?

____ is an iterative method in which resources are allocated to activities based on the least slack.

In addition to showing the technical constraints among activities, how does the network logic also take into account resource constraints?

Why are activities drawn in a serial relationship in a network diagram?

If not enough resources are available for a project, to maintain the same project scope and budget, the project team should

In resource-limited scheduling, the lower priority activities get delayed.How does the delaying of activities affect the project?

Resource utilization charts based on each activity's earliest start time are said to be based on an ____ schedule.

Project Management Concepts

Identifying and Selecting Projects

Developing Project Proposals

Defining Scope, Quality, Responsibility, and Activity Sequence

Developing the Schedule

Determining Costs, Budget and Earned Value

Managing Risk

Closing the Project

The Project Manager

The Project Team

Project Communication and Documentation

Project Management Organizational Structures

Filters