Figure 8-3 Programmers Resource Histogram
-Consider the programmers resource histogram presented in Figure 8-3.If only six programmers are available to support this project,which of the following conclusions is valid?
A) The current schedule is feasible.
B) The demand for programmers during weeks five and six exceeds the number available.
C) The demand for programmers during weeks six through ten exceeds the number available.
D) There is an excess capacity of programmers throughout the duration of this project.

Question

Figure 8-3 Programmers Resource Histogram
-Consider the programmers resource histogram presented in Figure 8-3.If only six programmers are available to support this project,which of the following conclusions is valid? 
A) The current schedule is feasible. 
B) The demand for programmers during weeks five and six exceeds the number available. 
C) The demand for programmers during weeks six through ten exceeds the number available. 
D) There is an excess capacity of programmers throughout the duration of this project.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

From the histogram, it can be seen that during weeks five and six, the demand for programmers exceeds the number available. Therefore, the conclusion that the demand for programmers during these weeks exceeds the number available is valid. Options A, C, and D are not correct as they do not take into account the specific weeks where the demand exceeds the availability of programmers.