Ned is the project manager of the HYQ Project. In Ned’s project, the management has requested
that he enforce resource leveling so that the maximum amount of hours in the project per worker
will not exceed 25 hours per week. Ned’s pay is based on how quickly he can complete the project
work. What must Ned do to accommodate the change in the resource allotment if he has to finish
the project on time?

A.
Crash the project.

B.
Add more risk mitigation.

C.
Reduce the amount of labor.

D.
Reduce the project scope.

Explanation:
The change in the amount of labor Ned is allowed to use will cause his project schedule to
increase thereby affecting the project end date. Crashing the project will allow Ned to add more
resources while still keeping each resource to a maximum of 25 hours per week.
Answer option D is incorrect. Ned likely does not have control over descoping decisions.
Answer option C is incorrect. Reducing the project labor is what resource leveling does.
Answer option B is incorrect. Adding risk mitigation won’t necessarily help Ned finish the project
faster.