PK0-003 · Question #20
Using the work breakdown structure (WBS) and knowledge of team member availability, the project manager is able to:
The correct answer is D. assign resources to scheduled tasks.. By utilizing the work breakdown structure (WBS) and knowledge of team member availability, a project manager can effectively assign resources to scheduled tasks.
Question
Using the work breakdown structure (WBS) and knowledge of team member availability, the project manager is able to:
Options
- Ahold the project kick-off meeting.
- Bcreate the communication plan.
- Ccreate the cost management plan.
- Dassign resources to scheduled tasks.
How the community answered
(17 responses)- A6% (1)
- D94% (16)
Why each option
By utilizing the work breakdown structure (WBS) and knowledge of team member availability, a project manager can effectively assign resources to scheduled tasks.
Holding the project kick-off meeting is a separate project initiation activity, not directly enabled by WBS and resource availability.
Creating the communication plan defines how project information will be shared and is not directly driven by WBS and team availability.
Creating the cost management plan outlines how costs will be planned and controlled, and while the WBS is an input, team member availability is less directly related to the plan's creation itself.
The Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) decomposes project deliverables into smaller, manageable work packages, identifying the specific tasks to be done. Combining this with information on team member availability allows the project manager to assign the right people to the right tasks at the right time, facilitating resource allocation and scheduling.
Concept tested: WBS and resource assignment
Source: https://www.projectmanagement.com/blog/blog-post/31945/resource-management-for-beginners--a-guide-to-resource-allocation-for-pmboka-
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