A scheduler is reviewing timesheet data and notices that one team member consistently logs 40 hours every week, even during weeks when the project had a holiday. The scheduler suspects the data may be inaccurate. What is the best way to validate this data?

Accept the data as-is since the timesheet is the official system of record.

Adjust the timesheet to remove the holiday hours without asking the team member.

Compare the timesheet entries with the team member's calendar and project deliverables for those weeks.

Report the team member to HR for potential timesheet fraud.

A scheduler is collecting resource hours from a project team. The timesheet system shows 400 hours logged for the week, but the project's approved work package estimates total 380 hours for that week. The variance is significant. What is the most appropriate first action for the scheduler?

Investigate the discrepancy by reviewing timesheet entries and comparing them with work package progress reports.

Use the higher number (400 hours) in the report to be conservative.

Adjust the timesheet data to match the approved estimates to ensure consistency.

Report the variance to the sponsor immediately as a schedule overrun.

A project scheduler is collecting resource hours for a large, distributed team. The team uses a timesheet system, but some members are remote and often forget to submit their hours on time. The scheduler needs accurate data for a weekly utilization report. Which approach is most effective for improving data accuracy?

Implement a policy where timesheets must be submitted by Thursday, and any late submissions are ignored for the weekly report.

Send a reminder email to all team members on Friday afternoon to submit their timesheets.

Hold a brief weekly video call with team leads to review and confirm the hours for their team members.

Use the previous week's timesheet data as a placeholder for any missing entries.

What does a resource utilization report primarily communicate?

The total cost of all resources used in the project

The comparison of actual resource usage against planned allocation

The quality of work performed by each resource

The list of project risks related to resource shortages

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Domain 3Objective 2

Task 2 Collect Resource Information and Updates via Reports, Timesheets, Meetings, Inspections, or Other Standard Procedures in Order to Report on Resource Utilization and Availability. PMI-SP Practice Questions (Page 4)

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A resource was planned to work 40 hours on a project task, but timesheets show the resource actually worked 32 hours. What is the resource utilization percentage for this task?
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A scheduler is reviewing timesheet data and notices that one team member consistently logs 40 hours every week, even during weeks when the project had a holiday. The scheduler suspects the data may be inaccurate. What is the best way to validate this data?

A scheduler is collecting resource hours from a project team. The timesheet system shows 400 hours logged for the week, but the project's approved work package estimates total 380 hours for that week. The variance is significant. What is the most appropriate first action for the scheduler?

What does a resource utilization report primarily communicate?

A resource was planned to work 40 hours on a project task, but timesheets show the resource actually worked 32 hours. What is the resource utilization percentage for this task?

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