CST Time Management & Resource Allocation 5

Question 1

When a resource is shared across multiple projects, which allocation approach assigns the resource based on which project has the highest strategic priority?

Accepted Answer

Priority-based allocation

Answer

Priority-based allocation directs shared resources to the highest-priority project first, ensuring strategic objectives are met before lower-priority work.

Question 2

A schedule network shows that Activity C can start as soon as Activity A is 50% complete. This is modeled as a:

Accepted Answer

Start-to-start relationship

Answer

A start-to-start relationship links the start of the successor to the start of the predecessor, often combined with a lag to represent partial completion requirements.

Question 3

Which time management principle suggests categorizing tasks by urgency and importance to prioritize scheduling decisions?

Accepted Answer

The Eisenhower Matrix

Answer

The Eisenhower Matrix divides tasks into four quadrants based on urgency and importance, helping schedulers focus on what matters most.

Question 4

In earned value analysis, the formula for Estimate at Completion (EAC) assuming current CPI performance will continue is:

Accepted Answer

BAC / CPI

Answer

EAC = BAC / CPI assumes future work will be performed at the same efficiency as work to date.

Question 5

A scheduler is asked to compress the schedule by adding more workers to a task that is already running late. Adding more people initially reduces duration but then begins to increase it due to coordination overhead. This phenomenon is known as:

Accepted Answer

Brooks' Law

Answer

Brooks' Law states that adding manpower to a late software (or complex) project makes it later due to ramp-up time and communication overhead.

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CST Time Management & Resource Allocation 5