Exam 8: Scheduling Resources and Costs

When developing a new software package, logically, the software must be designed before the code is written, and the code must be written before it is tested.These activities are dependent on each other by _________ constraints.

In a resource-constrained project, which of the following is most likely to be changed?

What is the difference in project goals when using resource leveling on time-constrained projects and using it on resource-constrained projects?

Having too few programmers and too many engineers is an example of a people resource constraint.

In a resource-constrained project, the first priority in assigning resources is usually given to activities with the

Technical constraints have been carefully considered when developing a project network.Which of the following is true at this point?

The level of resources each activity will need to be completed in the given amount of time has been estimated; therefore, there are no resource constraints.

When deciding which staff to team-up to work on work packages, factors to consider are:

Without a time-phased budget a good project schedule and cost control are impossible.

Having individual staff members assigned to multiple simultaneous tasks is an efficient way to split tasks and get tasks accomplished more efficiently.

After constructing a project network based on technical constraints and reviewing resource requirements throughout the project, Anne realizes many peaks and valleys in regard to resource usage.At one point Anne needs 6 developers, but top management has made it very clear that she will not have access to more than 4.Classify Anne's project in terms of her scheduling problem.What are her options at this point?

All of the following are benefits of scheduling resources before project implementation EXCEPT

If a project needs one earth mover six months from now in order to complete one activity, and the organization has four such machines, there is no equipment resource constraint.

When classifying projects, ________ constrained means that a specific resource is fixed and the duration of the project is flexible.

When a company will reduce the number of projects they have to manage internally to only core projects and send noncritical projects to contractors and consulting firms this is called

Scheduling projects classified as resource-constrained focuses on completing the project as soon as possible under the given resource constraints.

__________ is a technique that can be used to solve the combinational problem of resource allocation.

Too many parallel activities for one individual is an example of a resource constraint.

What are the impacts of resource-constrained scheduling?

While balancing assignments, a project manager must also balance: