PMI-SP Resource Leveling & Optimization

Question 1

Resource leveling is primarily used to resolve which type of scheduling conflict?

Accepted Answer

Over-allocation of resources beyond availability limits

Answer

Resource leveling addresses over-allocation by adjusting activity start and finish dates so no resource is assigned beyond its maximum availability.

Question 2

Which of the following is the most significant consequence of applying resource leveling to a schedule?

Accepted Answer

The project end date may be extended beyond the original baseline

Answer

Resource leveling often extends the project end date because activities must be delayed to resolve resource over-allocations.

Question 3

In PMI scheduling terminology, what distinguishes resource leveling from resource smoothing?

Accepted Answer

Resource smoothing maintains project end date; resource leveling may extend it

Answer

Resource smoothing adjusts activities only within available float and does not extend the project end date, while resource leveling may push the end date.

Question 4

A scheduler notices that a senior engineer is assigned 14 hours of work on a single day with an 8-hour availability. What is the BEST first step?

Accepted Answer

Analyze float on conflicting activities before deciding to level or smooth

Answer

Before applying leveling or smoothing, the scheduler should evaluate available float to determine which technique best resolves the conflict without unnecessary schedule impact.

Question 5

Which scheduling technique delays non-critical activities within their float to reduce peak resource demand without changing the project end date?

Accepted Answer

Resource smoothing

Answer

Resource smoothing uses available float on non-critical activities to redistribute resource demand while preserving the project end date.

(PMI-SP) PMI Scheduling Professional Practice Test

(PMI-SP) PMI Scheduling Professional Practice Test

PMI-SP Resource Leveling & Optimization