CAPM Practice: Demonstrate an understanding of project management planning

The project manager should validate resource requirements by reviewing the WBS, activity list, and specific work requirements. This ensures resources are based on actual project needs rather than assumptions. Resource planning should be driven by the scope and activities defined in the project plan.

**Why not A:** Adding a resource requirement to the risk register treats it as a potential future threat rather than a planning decision to be validated. Resource requirements should be verified against the work breakdown structure, not simply flagged as risks without first confirming whether they are accurate.

**Why not C:** Reducing the number of engineers based solely on budget constraints without verifying whether the original estimate is justified by the scope of work could lead to understaffing. Resource decisions should be based on project needs first, then reconciled with budget constraints.

**Why not D:** Approving the request immediately without validation relies on assumption rather than evidence. While senior engineers have valuable experience, the project manager should verify the resource estimate against the WBS and activity requirements to ensure it matches the specific needs of this project.