A project manager is performing resource leveling and notices one of the functional testers is assigned 40% in a second project. The project manager needs the resource to be 100% dedicated to the…

Question

Options

• AAsk the resource manager to deallocate the resource from the second project.
• BAsk the resource manager to assign a new resource with 40% of allocation.
• CKeep the resource 100% allocated in the project, as per the initial plan.
• DChange the resource to 60% of allocation and review the mitigation plan.

• A
  6% (2)
• B
  9% (3)
• C
  22% (7)
• D
  63% (20)

Explanation

Since the tester is already committed 40% to another project, they can realistically contribute only 60% to this project. The most pragmatic immediate next step is to adjust the allocation to reflect reality (60%) and review the mitigation plan to address the resulting schedule risk. Demanding the resource manager deallocate the tester from the second project (A) oversteps authority and ignores existing commitments without first assessing impact. Requesting a new resource at only 40% (B) still leaves a gap. Keeping the resource at a fictional 100% (C) ignores the conflict and sets the project up for failure. Adjusting to 60% and revisiting the mitigation plan (D) is the responsible, data-driven response.

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