Oliver lehmann Q-59

Submitted by sunitaPMP on Sat, 02/23/2013 - 23:10

Need help with Oliver lehmann -175 question bank-Question no 59.I do not undersatnd how answer is option -1. I know this question has been discussed in this forum already but am not convinced with the ans.Please share your thought with explanation.

Q-What does this diagram tell you?
o The project can probably not be finished as scheduled.
o You may be able to finish the project early by reassigning work.
o You should avoid network logic diagramming for scheduling.
o You may run into problems with dual reporting relationships.

 

 

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sspawar

Sun, 02/24/2013 - 01:30

 As per pmbok these bars shows the need of working hours on that particular day or week.

100% dash line is showing ---- available resources hours against scheduled work hours------

The shceduled work on some days is more than what resource is available.(color filled slots above 100% line)

so first scenario you can say - it is option 1.

but on some days/ week - resources are more than what is required (blank slots below 100% line)

hence 

reassigning the work may be an possible option (option 2)

let see , is it possible or not,

now count vertical slots

Above 100% line --- color filled slots - that is resources needed ---- 10.50slots

Below 100% line ---blank slots -  work not scheduled here but resources are avalable and thus work can be assigned here ----- 7.25 slots

so 10.50 -7.25 = 3.25 slots.

Means after reassigning -- resources for 3.25 units time job is still getting short.

Hence let us choose - Option 1.

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I don't like to discuss on option 3 and 4 - these are quite irrelevant.

pankaj_monga

Wed, 02/27/2013 - 12:54

In simple terms, you are plannning alocation for more than available working time. So there is a fair chance that project will not be completed. Even if reassignment is possible, it should be in the plan, rather than as a reactive action.