HKSM
Resource Requirements
A specification of what resource types and how many of each are needed to complete every activity within a work package.
Key Points
- States the kinds of resources (people, equipment, materials, facilities, services) and their quantities for each activity.
- Prepared at the activity level and can be summed to the work package and project levels.
- Feeds schedule and cost estimates, procurement planning, and resource leveling or smoothing.
- Links to the activity list, WBS, resource calendars, and may be shown in resource sheets or estimates.
Example
For the work package "Office Network Setup": Activity "Pull Cables" needs 3 cable technicians for 2 days, 1 cable tester, and 600 meters of Cat6 cable. Activity "Configure Switches" needs 1 network engineer for 1 day, 2 managed switches, and a console cable. These entries are the resource requirements for the activities in that work package.
PMP Example Question
Which artifact lists the types and amounts of people, equipment, and materials needed for each activity within a work package?
- Resource Breakdown Structure
- Resource Requirements
- Responsibility Assignment Matrix
- Resource Management Plan
Correct Answer: B — Resource requirements
Explanation: Resource requirements identify the specific resource types and quantities needed for each activity; the RBS categorizes resources, the RAM maps roles to work, and the plan describes how resources are managed.
