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CAPM Practice: Demonstrate an understanding of project management planning

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During sprint planning at Quartile Advisory, Haruki Haddad identifies that the development team needs three additional developers and one UX designer for the next phase. What should Haruki do FIRST to ensure these resources are available?

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Correct answer: Review the resource management plan to understand resource allocation procedures

Explanation

The resource management plan defines how project resources will be acquired, allocated, monitored, and controlled. Reviewing this plan first ensures Haruki follows the established procedures for resource requests, approval processes, and acquisition methods.

**Why not B:** Waiting until resources are critically needed is a reactive approach that could delay the project significantly. Proactive resource planning requires understanding the procedures well in advance so that acquisition can begin with adequate lead time.

**Why not C:** Reassigning team members from other projects without approval violates organizational resource management procedures and could create conflicts with other project managers. Proper resource acquisition requires following established protocols and obtaining appropriate authorization.

**Why not D:** Immediately hiring external contractors bypasses the established resource management procedures. The resource management plan may specify internal resource options, approval workflows, or preferred vendor lists that should be consulted before committing to external hires.

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