PGMP · Question #577
The project managers for component projects A and B schedule the same resource to perform tasks during the same timeframe, resulting in an over-allocation. The program manager reviews the program reso
The correct answer is A. Program resource management planning. The scenario describes the program manager reviewing the program resource management plan to make an allocation decision across two component projects - this is the definition of program resource management planning. The program manager is exercising program-level authority to re
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The project managers for component projects A and B schedule the same resource to perform tasks during the same timeframe, resulting in an over-allocation. The program manager reviews the program resource management plan, determines that project A can wait until the resource becomes available, and assigns the resource to project B. This is an example of which of the following?
Options
- AProgram resource management planning
- BProgram risk mitigation
- CResource interdependency management
- DProject resource planning
How the community answered
(38 responses)- A71% (27)
- B8% (3)
- C18% (7)
- D3% (1)
Explanation
The scenario describes the program manager reviewing the program resource management plan to make an allocation decision across two component projects - this is the definition of program resource management planning. The program manager is exercising program-level authority to resolve a resource conflict that exists above the individual project level. Option B (risk mitigation) is incorrect because resolving a scheduling conflict is not inherently a risk response. Option C (resource interdependency management) is a related concept but not the precise term for the act of planning and allocating shared resources. Option D (project resource planning) occurs at the project level; this scenario clearly shows program-level decision-making authority being exercised.
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