PMP Project Resource Management 1

Question 1

Which process involves identifying and documenting project roles, responsibilities, required skills, and reporting relationships?

Accepted Answer

Plan Resource Management

Answer

Plan Resource Management establishes how to estimate, acquire, manage, and utilize physical and team resources on the project.

Question 2

A project manager uses a RACI chart on their project. What does the 'A' in RACI stand for?

Accepted Answer

Accountable

Answer

In a RACI chart, 'A' stands for Accountable — the single person who owns the outcome and approves the work.

Question 3

Which tool shows when and for how long project team members are needed on specific activities?

Accepted Answer

Resource histogram

Answer

A resource histogram is a bar chart showing resource usage over time, helping visualize when and how much of each resource is needed.

Question 4

A project manager discovers that a critical team member is over-allocated in week 5. What technique should be used FIRST?

Accepted Answer

Resource leveling

Answer

Resource leveling adjusts the project schedule to resolve resource over-allocations, often by delaying tasks or redistributing work.

Question 5

Which process involves obtaining team members, facilities, equipment, materials, and other resources needed to complete the project?

Accepted Answer

Acquire Resources

Answer

Acquire Resources is the process of obtaining the human and physical resources identified as necessary for project work.

PMP - Project Management Professional Practice Test