CST Time Management & Resource Allocation 2

Question 1

A project has a resource that is required for 10 hours/day but is only available for 8 hours/day. What scheduling technique addresses this constraint?

Accepted Answer

Resource leveling

Answer

Resource leveling adjusts activity start and finish dates to balance resource demand against available supply.

Question 2

Which metric measures the ratio of earned value to the actual cost spent on a project?

Accepted Answer

Cost Performance Index (CPI)

Answer

CPI = EV / AC, indicating how efficiently the budget is being used relative to work accomplished.

Question 3

When two activities compete for the same resource, a scheduler creates a logical dependency between them. This type of added dependency is called a:

Accepted Answer

Resource-driven dependency

Answer

Resource-driven dependencies (also called resource constraints) arise because shared resources cannot perform two tasks simultaneously.

Question 4

A project manager needs to shorten the schedule without adding resources. Which technique involves performing activities in parallel that were originally planned sequentially?

Accepted Answer

Fast-tracking

Answer

Fast-tracking overlaps activities that would normally be done in sequence, reducing total duration but increasing risk.

Question 5

The difference between the early start and late start of an activity without delaying the project is called:

Accepted Answer

Total float

Answer

Total float is the amount of time an activity can be delayed without delaying the project finish date.

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CST Time Management & Resource Allocation 2