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OMGT 6333 Final Questions with LatestUpdate
Gene is trying to order the concrete needed to continue his project.
However, the supplier will not be able to deliver it until next week. This is an example of
what kind of resource constraint?
Working capital
People
Equipment
Materials - Answer-Materials
All of the following are benefits of scheduling resources before project implementation
EXCEPT
It allows time for considering reasonable options if resource constraints do exist.
Work packages can be time-phased.
It allows managers to share resources with other project managers if it is requested
without negatively impacting their project.
It ensures low network sensitivity. - Answer-It ensures low network sensitivity.
All resource leveling techniques involve
Delaying noncritical activities.
Delaying critical activities.
Delaying the project
Adding resources - Answer-Delaying noncritical activities.
In a resource-constrained project, the first priority in assigning resources is usually
given to activities with the
Smallest duration
Least slack
Most slack
Highest cost - Answer-Least slack
Regina's boss has told her that her project is very important. If the critical path is
delayed, she will be given whatever she needs to get it back on schedule. Her project is
classified as ________ constrained.
Time
, Quality
Cost
Resource - Answer-Time
These are all guidelines a project manager should consider when
assigning project work EXCEPT
Select people with compatible work habits and personalities.
Always assign the best people to the most difficult tasks.
When possible, team veterans up with new hires.
Have people work together early so that they can become familiar with each other. -
Answer-Always assign the best people to the most difficult tasks.
Resource leveling or smoothing can have all the following results on a project EXCEPT
Lower peak resource demand.
Reduced resource need over the life of the project.
Reduced fluctuations in resource demand.
A longer project duration. - Answer-A longer project duration.
Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of failing to identify limited
resources before project implementation?
Activity delays
Project delays
Difficulty in taking quick corrective action
Increase costs
Scope creep - Answer-Scope creep
In a resource-constrained project, which of the following is most likely to be changed?
The completion date
The budget
Project quality
Resource levels
Scope creep - Answer-The completion date
In a resource-constrained project, the first priority in assigning resources is usually
given to activities with the _____________.
smallest duration
least slack
most slack
lowest identification number
highest cost - Answer-Least slack
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