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PK0-003 · Question #114

Which of the following techniques modifies the schedule based upon resource constraints?

The correct answer is A. Critical Chain Method. The Critical Chain Method is a scheduling technique that specifically modifies the project schedule to account for and accommodate resource constraints and uncertainties.

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Question

Which of the following techniques modifies the schedule based upon resource constraints?

Options

  • ACritical Chain Method
  • BCritical Path Method
  • CArrow Diagramming Method
  • DPrecedence Diagramming Method

How the community answered

(35 responses)
  • A
    94% (33)
  • B
    3% (1)
  • C
    3% (1)

Why each option

The Critical Chain Method is a scheduling technique that specifically modifies the project schedule to account for and accommodate resource constraints and uncertainties.

ACritical Chain MethodCorrect

The Critical Chain Method (CCM) is a project scheduling technique that explicitly considers resource availability and constraints when developing and modifying the project schedule. It focuses on identifying the 'critical chain' of tasks and resources, adding buffers to protect against resource-related delays and uncertainties.

BCritical Path Method

The Critical Path Method primarily focuses on activity dependencies and calculating the longest path to determine the shortest project duration, without inherently modifying the schedule based on resource constraints.

CArrow Diagramming Method

The Arrow Diagramming Method is a graphical technique for showing activity sequences and dependencies, not for modifying schedules based on resource constraints.

DPrecedence Diagramming Method

The Precedence Diagramming Method is a network diagramming technique that shows logical relationships between activities using boxes and arrows, but it does not inherently modify schedules based on resource constraints.

Concept tested: Schedule modification based on resource constraints

Topics

#Critical Chain Method#resource leveling#project schedule

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