PK0-005 · Question #399
A project manager notices a resource is overloaded and not completing tasks on time. After reviewing the Gantt chart, the project manager notices the resource has multiple simultaneous tasks that…
The correct answer is C. Assign additional resources to prevent overwork. The project manager should assign additional resources to help alleviate the overload on the resource. Since the tasks can be executed independently, adding resources will help ensure that tasks are completed on time without overloading the existing resource. This approach will…
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A project manager notices a resource is overloaded and not completing tasks on time. After reviewing the Gantt chart, the project manager notices the resource has multiple simultaneous tasks that could be executed independently. Which of the following should the project manager do next?
Options
- AChange the precedence of the tasks to "finish-to-start".
- BEvaluate and modify the schedule with a burndown chart.
- CAssign additional resources to prevent overwork.
- DPerform critical path analysis.
How the community answered
(61 responses)- A7% (4)
- B10% (6)
- C80% (49)
- D3% (2)
Explanation
The project manager should assign additional resources to help alleviate the overload on the resource. Since the tasks can be executed independently, adding resources will help ensure that tasks are completed on time without overloading the existing resource. This approach will improve productivity and balance the workload.
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