Program Management Professional (PgMP) — Question 267

Your program exists within a matrix structure. Your program has eight projects that all share resources from around the organization. You are concerned that some of the project team members may be over allocated and want to create a chart that will reflect the utilization of resources. What kind of chart can show the utilization of project team members used in your program?

Answer options

• A. Resource network diagram
• B. Resource breakdown structure
• C. Resource histogram
• D. Pareto chart

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, the Resource histogram, as it visually represents the allocation and utilization of resources over a specified time period, highlighting any over-allocation. The Resource network diagram (A) focuses on the relationships and dependencies between resources rather than utilization, while the Resource breakdown structure (B) organizes resources into categories without showing their usage levels. The Pareto chart (D) is used for prioritization of issues rather than tracking resource utilization.