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The most widely used approach to apply heuristics, which have been found to consistently minimize project delay over a large variety of projects is the

A) Parallel method
B) Resource method
C) Materials
D) Both A and C are correct
E) A, B, and C are all correct

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A special truck that George needs on his project has been scheduled on another project.This is a ______ constraint.

A) Working capital
B) People
C) Equipment
D) Information
E) Materials

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In scheduling terms, ________ constrained means that project duration is fixed and resources are flexible.

Start-up and shutdown costs are major considerations when using the ________________ scheduling technique.

The sequence of (1) pour foundation, (2) build frame, and (3) cover roof is a type of physical constraint.

Scheduling resource-constrained projects focuses on completing the project as soon as possible under the given constraints.

Jan is trying to reallocate resources in a time-constrained project to create smoother resource utilization with a low level of risk.She should move to activities with the

Having one person responsible for performing several activities, all due at the same time, is an example of a(n) ________ constraint.

A project that is not resource-constrained is time-constrained.

What are the three most common heuristics (in order of priority) used to allocate resources to project activities?

Sam is trying to order the concrete needed to continue his project.However, the supplier won't be able to deliver it until next week.This is an example of a _______ constraint.

When developing a new software package, the software must be designed, the code must be written, and the code must be tested.This is an example of a ______ constraint.

What is the difference in project goals when using resource leveling on time-constrained projects and using it on resource-constrained projects?

Identify and briefly describe the three types of project constraints.

All of the following are kinds of resource constraints except

Identify and briefly describe the potential impacts of resource-constrained scheduling.

Resource Bottlenecks are one of the three more common problems encountered in managing multiproject resource schedules.

Most of the scheduling methods available today require the project manager to classify the project as either _______ constrained or ______ constrained.

All leveling techniques delay noncritical activities by using positive slack to smooth out the resource requirements.

All projects are usually either time-constrained or resource-constrained.