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CAPM Practice: Demonstrate an understanding of project management planning

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Divya Haddad is planning a marketing campaign project at Harvest Market Co. She needs to determine resource requirements. The project includes graphic design, content writing, social media management, and analytics. What should Divya consider when determining the number and type of resources?
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Correct answer: The skills required for each task, the duration of work, and the availability of qualified resources

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Resource planning requires analyzing the skills needed for each work package, estimating how long each type of work will take, and assessing the availability of resources with the required skills. This comprehensive approach ensures the right resources are planned for the right work.

**Why not A:** The total number of people in the organization is irrelevant if they lack the required skills or availability. Resource planning must focus on matching specific skill requirements to qualified, available resources, not simply counting potential headcount.

**Why not B:** Budget is an important factor but not the only consideration. Resource planning must also account for skills, availability, and task duration. Planning solely around budget ignores whether the right expertise is available and whether timelines are realistic.

**Why not D:** Team member preferences may be considered for morale and engagement, but they are not the primary factor in resource planning. The primary drivers are matching required skills to tasks, estimating work duration, and confirming resource availability.

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This question covers Demonstrate an understanding of project management planning under Demonstrate an understanding of project management planning (Project Management Fundamentals and Core Concepts).

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