PFMP · Question #457
One of the major resources on your portfolio is needed by two of the components at the same time. This resource has high technical knowledge and is aware of all the business needs. Which of the follow
The correct answer is A. Sequencing Techniques. When two portfolio components require the same resource simultaneously, sequencing techniques resolve the conflict by rescheduling assignments so the resource is used at different times.
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One of the major resources on your portfolio is needed by two of the components at the same time. This resource has high technical knowledge and is aware of all the business needs. Which of the following tools and techniques can you use in order to solve this issue?
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- ASequencing Techniques
- BCapability and Capacity Analysis
- CScenario Analysis
- DInterdependency Analysis
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(39 responses)- A79% (31)
- B5% (2)
- C3% (1)
- D13% (5)
Why each option
When two portfolio components require the same resource simultaneously, sequencing techniques resolve the conflict by rescheduling assignments so the resource is used at different times.
Sequencing Techniques involve reordering or staggering the resource assignments of competing components so that the shared resource fulfills each demand at a different point in time rather than concurrently. This directly eliminates the resource contention by managing the timing of work without requiring additional resources or scope reductions.
Capability and Capacity Analysis assesses whether the organization has sufficient resources in aggregate; it can identify a gap but does not provide the scheduling mechanism to resolve a simultaneous resource conflict between two specific components.
Scenario Analysis evaluates different strategic or planning options for the portfolio; it is not a tool designed to resolve an immediate resource scheduling conflict.
Interdependency Analysis maps relationships and dependencies between portfolio components; it can surface the conflict but does not provide the sequencing solution to resolve simultaneous resource demand.
Concept tested: Resource conflict resolution using sequencing techniques
Source: https://www.pmi.org/pmbok-guide-standards/foundational/portfolio-management
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