A work authorization system can be used to:

Question

Options

• AManage who does each activity.
• BManage when and in what sequence work is done.
• CManage when each activity is done.
• DManage who does each activity and when it is done.

• A
  9% (4)
• B
  70% (33)
• C
  17% (8)
• D
  4% (2)

Explanation

A work authorization system (WAS) is a formal procedure used to sanction project work, ensuring it begins at the right time and in the right order - making B the only complete, accurate answer. Option A is incorrect because assigning who performs work belongs to the resource management plan and the Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RACI), not the WAS. Option C is a partial truth - timing is involved, but it omits sequencing, which is the other half of what a WAS controls; a half-right answer is a wrong answer on the exam. Option D combines the correct "when" with the incorrect "who," making it a trap for test-takers who confuse resource assignment with work authorization.

Memory tip: Think of a WAS as a traffic light system for tasks - it controls not just when the green light turns on, but which light goes green first, emphasizing sequence and timing together.

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