Resource Management and Project Disadvantages Quiz

When a project is expedited, it will often _______________.

• cost less

• create more problems

• save resources

• be more fun for the project managers

When a project is crashed, it

• is damaged badly.

• is completed in less time.

• costs less.

• has fewer activities.

Resource allocation is related to which of the following aspects?

• Marketing and sales

• Scheduling and costs

• Design and aesthetics

• Customer satisfaction

Why is resource allocation important in project management?

• It helps in increasing the number of projects

• It ensures efficient use of resources

• It reduces the need for resources

• It focuses on customer feedback

What is the relationship between time and costs in project management?

• They are unrelated

• Time and costs are interrelated

• Time is more important than cost

• Costs are fixed regardless of time

Why might a project manager choose to crash a project?

• To reduce costs

• To meet a tight deadline

• To decrease workload

• To extend the project timeline

What is fast-tracking primarily used for?

• Software development projects

• Construction projects

• Marketing campaigns

• Educational programs

What does fast-tracking involve in project management?

• Delaying project phases

• Overlapping design and build phases

• Reducing project scope

• Increasing project budget

What is the difference between fast-tracking and project crashing?

• Fast-tracking adds resources, project crashing overlaps phases

• Fast-tracking overlaps phases, project crashing adds resources

• Both involve adding resources

• Both involve reducing project scope

Which of the following is NOT a feature of fast-tracking?

• Overlapping phases

• Increasing change orders

• Adding resources

• Expediting project completion