International Project Management Association (IPMA) Practice Exam

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Resource leveling is likely to?

Increase the most likely project cost
Increase the most likely duration of the project
Have little or no effect on individual activity durations
Have little or no effect on the overall project durations

The correct answer is: Increase the most likely duration of the project

Resource leveling aims to address resource allocation by redistributing tasks to minimize peaks in resource utilization while avoiding overloading resources. This often involves delaying activities that can be postponed without affecting the project's overall objectives. By leveling resources, it can result in the extension of the project timeline because tasks might need to be scheduled later to accommodate the availability of resources. Consequently, when critical resources are spread more evenly over the project timeline, some activities may take longer to complete or may start later than they would have under a more aggressive schedule. Therefore, when resource leveling practices are applied, it is common for the project duration to increase as tasks are shifted to balance resource demands. This understanding highlights the potential impact of resource leveling on project timeline and emphasizes the importance of effective resource management in project planning.