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PMP · Question 70 · Task 5: Plan and manage budget and resources
A project manager is reviewing the project resource plan. They notice that a critical expert is over-allocated (booked 150%) in the next month. What technique should the PM use to resolve this?
A project manager is reviewing the project resource plan. They notice that a critical expert is over-allocated (booked 150%) in the next month. What technique should the PM use to resolve this?
Answer options:
A.
Resource Smoothing
B.
Resource Leveling
C.
Crashing
D.
Fast Tracking
How to approach this question
Over-allocation -> Leveling.
Full Answer
B.Resource Leveling✓ Correct
Task 5 (Resources). Resource Leveling is the technique to resolve over-allocation constraints, usually by delaying tasks.
Common mistakes
Confusing Smoothing (optimizing within time limits) with Leveling (resolving constraints, potentially changing time).
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