AALL10 · Chapter 10Project Planning & Implementation🏛️ Past Licensure QuestionID: 1662e56a
In project schedule optimization, 'Resource Smoothing' is defined as:
In project schedule optimization, 'Resource Smoothing' is defined as:
Multiple Choice Options
- A✓ Correct Option
An adjustment of activity schedules within their available float such that the predetermined project completion date is NOT delayed
- B
Adding overtime shifts to reduce total project duration
- C
Eliminating non-critical path activities
- D
Decreasing budget contingency reserves
Detailed Technical Solution & Explanation
Resource Smoothing is a resource optimization technique that adjusts activity start and finish dates strictly within their free and total float limits so that the project completion date is not delayed.
Option Analysis:
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Option A (Adjust schedules within float without delaying completion date): Correct; defines resource smoothing.
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Option B (Adding overtime to reduce duration): Defines project crashing.
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Option C (Eliminating activities): Scope reduction.
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Option D (Decreasing reserves): Cost management decision.
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