The project manager should first research various levels of resource capability and skills, types, and sizes to estimate the resources needed for an activity to search a large area for debris from an explosion. The project team is debating the type and quantity of resources required, so the project manager needs data on different resource options in order to make an informed decision. Researching resource details allows the project manager to evaluate options and determine reasonable estimates to suit the project participants before a decision is made on resources.

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2. One of the project activities requires that a search of a large area is conducted to find debris from
an explosion of a failed prototype. The project is now in planning, and there is a debate among the
team members on the type and quantity of resources needed to complete this activity.
What should the project manager do first?
A. Select any resource and quantity to complete the task by the due date
B. Request the team to vote and make a decision based on majority
C. Research various levels of resource capability and skills, types, and sizes
D. Utilize a PMIS to manage resource pools and allocate resources
HINT: What does the project manager and team need to figure out first?
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3. The correct answer is C.
The question implies the team is carrying out the Estimate Activity Resources process. This process
uses many tools and techniques. One technique to understand the resource needs and the best
potential solutions for the activity resources is data analysis.
Data analysis can be conducted in many forms and formats. The objective is to evaluate possible
options or approaches or values to determine the best activity resource estimates. Once a value or a
range of values has been determined as reasonable, estimates can be set or decisions that are most
suitable for the participants made.
Therefore, of the choices provided, before making any decision, researching various resources levels,
types, and methods is what the project manager should do first.
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