GSLC · Question #433
You are the program manager for your organization. Management has asked that you determine when resources, such as leased equipment, are no longer needed so that you may release the resources to…
The correct answer is D. Resource control. Management is asking the program manager to perform resource control, which is the process of monitoring resource usage and releasing resources when they are no longer needed.
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You are the program manager for your organization. Management has asked that you determine when resources, such as leased equipment, are no longer needed so that you may release the resources to save time, money, and utilization of resources within your program. What program management process is management asking you to perform?
Options
- AContract administration
- BResource management
- CProcurement management
- DResource control
How the community answered
(18 responses)- B6% (1)
- D94% (17)
Why each option
Management is asking the program manager to perform resource control, which is the process of monitoring resource usage and releasing resources when they are no longer needed.
Contract administration involves managing the terms and performance of existing contracts, not identifying when resources should be released.
Resource management is a broader process encompassing planning, acquiring, and allocating resources, not specifically focused on releasing unneeded resources.
Procurement management deals with acquiring goods and services from external vendors, not with releasing or controlling resources already in use.
Resource control is the program management process focused on monitoring, adjusting, and releasing resources throughout the program lifecycle. It specifically involves identifying when leased equipment or other resources are no longer needed and releasing them to reduce costs and free up utilization. This process ensures efficient use of program resources by actively controlling their allocation and timely release.
Concept tested: Program resource control and release process
Source: https://www.pmi.org/pmbok-guide-standards/foundational/pmbok
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