Delaying noncritical activities to lower peak demand and, thus, increase resource utilization is called resource __________.
A) smoothing
B) slack utilization
C) switching
D) re-scheduling
E) overtime

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Resource smoothing is a technique used in project management to adjust the activities of a project such that the requirements on resources do not exceed certain predefined limits. This is often done to avoid peaks and troughs in resource demand, thereby improving resource utilization without affecting the project's critical path.

Delaying Noncritical Activities to Lower Peak Demand And, Thus, Increase