Quiz Monitoring-Resource

The Control Resources and Manage Team processes are both focused on monitoring and controlling project resources. Which of the following statements best describes the distinction between the two processes?

The project sponsor has questioned the need and purpose of completing the Control Resources process. What is the most appropriate response that would quickly explain to the sponsor the main benefit of the process?

Your project has identified resource allocation issues that require corrective actions. A subject matter expert on your team recommends that prompt action must be taken or there will be an 80% risk that the project will miss a key schedule milestone. What is the appropriate action to take?

In addition to data analysis techniques, you were taught to utilize soft skills to complete the Control Resources process. Over the years you have become adept at coaxing individuals and organizations to provide the additional resources when needed. What type of interpersonal skill are you utilizing?

As a diligent and prepared project manager, you insist that your team remain vigilant in evaluating current performance to align the necessary resources needed in the future. To complete this constant evaluation, which data analysis technique do you have your team use in the Control Resources processes?

In evaluating the work performance information produced by the Control Resources process your project team has identified three issues that they believe require both preventative and corrective actions. Which additional key output of the Control Resources process must be generated to properly address the issues and solutions identified?

You and a fellow project manager friend have been discussing your workplace politics. Both of you agree that there are elements of the company’s workplace politics that are not healthy for team development. Your friend holds the position that the existence of these issues make it impossible to complete projects with world-class project results. Additionally, he expresses that attempting to change the politics will be fruitless and that prudent project managers should ignore the workplace politics and operate as if they do not exist. Which of the following would be the best response you could give to his assertions?

You are completing a project to modernize a large machine shop. Over the past week, your primary subcontractor has failed to provide the contractually obligated number of resource hours to meet your scheduled activities. Which document should you refer to in order to find the predefined procedure for addressing this issue?

Your team has identified two alternatives for addressing issues identified during the Control Resources process. Each option carries with it a different cost and advantage. Which data analysis tool and technique should be used to determine the correct action to pursue?

The constant evaluation and analysis of actual versus planned resource allocation is recorded throughout the project. Which output of the Control Resources process organizes this information for use by other processes?