CAPM Resource Management 2

Question 1

A project manager notices that two team members frequently disagree on task assignments. Which conflict resolution technique involves finding a middle ground where both parties give up something?

Accepted Answer

Compromise

Answer

Compromise involves each party giving up something to reach an agreement, making it a give-and-take resolution technique.

Question 2

According to the PMBOK Guide, which document formally authorizes the existence of a project and grants the project manager the authority to apply resources?

Accepted Answer

Project Charter

Answer

The Project Charter formally authorizes the project and grants the project manager authority to use organizational resources.

Question 3

A project manager uses a tool that shows each team member's assigned tasks against available hours over time. What is this tool called?

Accepted Answer

Resource Histogram

Answer

A resource histogram is a bar chart showing the number of resources assigned over time periods to visualize workload.

Question 4

When a project team member is released from the project earlier than planned, which process is being performed?

Accepted Answer

Control Resources

Answer

Control Resources involves monitoring and correcting variances in resource usage, including releasing resources per the resource management plan.

Question 5

Which type of organizational structure gives the project manager the MOST authority over project resources?

Accepted Answer

Projectized

Answer

In a projectized organization, the project manager has full authority over resources because team members report directly to the project manager.

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CAPM Resource Management 2