Use the information in the table and assume that a worker is expected to devote half-time (four hours per day)to this project with work taking place on a 5-day-per-week basis.If the project manager is told that the total number of hours per week cannot exceed 48,what is the first week that some resource leveling must occur?
A) Week 2
B) Week 6
C) Week 4
D) Week 5

Question

Use the information in the table and assume that a worker is expected to devote half-time (four hours per day)to this project with work taking place on a 5-day-per-week basis.If the project manager is told that the total number of hours per week cannot exceed 48,what is the first week that some resource leveling must occur? 
A) Week 2 
B) Week 6 
C) Week 4 
D) Week 5

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The total number of hours available per week is 48 (half-time work of 4 hours/day x 5 days/week x 2 workers = 48 hours/week).

Looking at the table, Week 1 requires 44 hours, which is below the weekly limit of 48, so there is no need for resource leveling in Week 1.

However, in Week 2, the total required hours is 52, which is above the weekly limit of 48. Therefore, some form of resource leveling must occur in Week 2 to bring the total hours down to 48 or below.

Therefore, the first week that resource leveling must occur is Week 2, making choice C the correct answer.

Use the Information in the Table and Assume That a Worker