PK0-004 · Question #990
A project manager realizes more people are needed to complete a deliverable on time and asks the PMO for more resources. This is an example of:
The correct answer is C. interproject resource contention. Interproject resource contention occurs when multiple projects within an organization compete for the same limited pool of resources. When the PM requests more people from the PMO, those resources are likely already allocated to other projects, creating a conflict over shared…
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A project manager realizes more people are needed to complete a deliverable on time and asks the PMO for more resources. This is an example of:
Options
- Ashared resources.
- Ba resource shortage
- Cinterproject resource contention.
- Dbenched resources.
How the community answered
(71 responses)- A8% (6)
- B4% (3)
- C72% (51)
- D15% (11)
Explanation
Interproject resource contention occurs when multiple projects within an organization compete for the same limited pool of resources. When the PM requests more people from the PMO, those resources are likely already allocated to other projects, creating a conflict over shared personnel. This is distinct from a general 'resource shortage' (B) because the issue is cross-project competition, not an absolute lack of available staff. Shared resources (A) simply describes resources used across projects, and benched resources (D) refers to available but unassigned staff - neither captures the competitive conflict described.
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