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Chapter 08 - Scheduling Resources and Costs Chapter 08 Scheduling Resources and Costs Multiple Choice Questions 1. Delaying noncritical activities to lower peak demand on resources is known as resource A. Shifting B. Effectiveness C. Manipulating D. Resource smoothing E. Allocation 2. If resources are not adequate to meet peak demands, the resulting reschedule is termed A. Resource-constrained scheduling B. Time-constrained scheduling C. Mandatory leveling D. Project resource adjustment E. Allocation 3. Which of the following is a potential consequence of failing to schedule limited resources? A. Costly activity delays B. Costly project delays C. Difficulty in taking quick corrective action D. Both A and B are correct E. A, B, and C are all correct 4. When developing a new software package, the software must be designed, the code must be written, and the code must be tested. This is an example of a ______ constraint. A. Physical B. Technical C. Resource D. Schedule E. Time 8-1 100% found this document useful (6 votes) 1K views 54 pages 224818622-Chap-008 Original Title224818622-Chap-008 Copyright© © All Rights Reserved Available FormatsPDF, TXT or read online from Scribd Share this documentDid you find this document useful?100% found this document useful (6 votes) 1K views54 pages Chap 008Original Title:224818622-Chap-008 You're Reading a Free Preview You're Reading a Free
Preview You're Reading a Free Preview 55.A project cost baseline is also called __________,plannedvalue(PV)Gray - Chapter 08 #55Level: Medium56.The sequence of (1) pour foundation, (2) build frame, and (3) cover roof is a type of physicalconstraint Get answer to your question and much more Gray - Chapter 08 #56Level: Easy57.Too many parallel activities for one individual are an example of a resource constraint. Get answer to your question and much more Gray - Chapter 08 #57Level: Medium58.A project that is not resource-constrained is time-constrained. Get answer to your question and much more Gray - Chapter 08 #58Level: Medium59.Resource leveling is only used on projects which are resource-constrained. Get answer to your question and much more Gray - Chapter 08 #59Level: Medium60.Resource scheduling in practice is often not done or does not get the attention it deserves. Get answer to your question and much more Gray - Chapter 08 #60Level: Medium61.The inability to get more than two earth movers on a construction site at the same time is an exampleof a physical constraint. Get answer to your question and much more Gray - Chapter 08 #61Level: Medium62.The most obvious and important kind of resource constraint is a lack of materials. Get answer to your question and much more Gray - Chapter 08 #62Level: Easy63.Having too few programmers and too many engineers is an example of a people resource constraint. Get answer to your question and much more Gray - Chapter 08 #63Level: Medium10 When scheduling activities in a resource constrained project typically the activity scheduled first has the most amount of slack?When scheduling activities in a resource-constrained project typically the activity scheduled first has the most amount of slack. Since resource leveling or smoothing delays noncritical activities, a common result is a decrease in network sensitivity.
What do all resource leveling techniques involve?What Is Resource Leveling? Resource leveling is a resource management technique that involves balancing available resources and schedules to complete projects on time. In any given project, you'll work with limited resources that need to be used simultaneously to complete tasks within a timeline.
What is a goal of smoothing?the aim of smoothing is to give a general idea of relatively slow changes of value with little attention paid to the close matching of data values, while curve fitting concentrates on achieving as close a match as possible.
What is resource leveling in project management?Resource leveling is a resource management technique that can help teams better accommodate resource constraints and predict project timelines. It helps avoid poor project planning that often leads to last-minute delays, overworked team members, and cost overruns.
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