5 Resource Allocation

Software Project Management · Unit 5 · 4 hrs

Resource Allocation

Exam-focused notes for Resource Allocation (Software Project Management, CSC425): what the TU syllabus asks and how it has actually been tested, with 2 solved past questions from this unit.

What this unit covers

  • Identifying resource requirements
  • Resource allocation
  • Resource smoothening and resource balancing

Resource smoothening and resource balancing

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Why do you think resource smoothening and resource balancing is required? Explain how it is carried out? [5]

In project management, one of the most difficult challenges is making sure that work is allocated equally to team members. Without proper resource management, the following problems arise: - Unequal workload distribution: Some team members may be overloaded...

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Explain about different categories of resources? Highlight on the process of resource histogram equalization. Why do you think it is a crucial activity?[10]

--- For each and every activity in a project, we need to identify the resources required. Resources are broadly classified into the following categories: - Human resources involved in the project such as developers, testers, analysts, project managers, and ...

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