GIAC GCPM Exam - Topic 3 Question 65 Discussion

Actual exam question for GIAC's GCPM exam

Question #: 65
Topic #: 3

Which of the following diagrams is described in the statement below? "It allows comparison of the workload with detailed resource availabilities. It also enables roll-up of both resource assignments and availability data to a higher level."

ARoles and responsibility matrix

BRBS

CWBS

DRACI chart

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by Breana at Feb 09, 2025, 04:03 AM

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Jerry

6 months ago

Totally agree, RBS fits the description perfectly!

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Barb

6 months ago

Wait, are we sure it’s not a RACI chart?

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Major

6 months ago

Definitely RBS, it’s all about resource availability!

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Barney

7 months ago

I think it's WBS, not RBS.

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Renea

7 months ago

Sounds like a RBS to me!

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Karan

7 months ago

I’m confused between RBS and WBS. I know RBS is for resources, but does it really allow for that roll-up feature?

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Josephine

7 months ago

I'm leaning towards the RACI chart, but I feel like it’s more about roles than workload comparison.

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Arthur

8 months ago

I remember practicing a question about WBS, but I don't think it focuses on resource assignments like this one does.

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Phyliss

8 months ago

I think the answer might be RBS, but I'm not entirely sure. It sounds like it deals with resource availability.

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Yaeko

8 months ago

I'm a bit confused by this question. The details don't seem to clearly match any of the options provided. I may need to do some additional research on these different diagrams to figure out the best answer.

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Arminda

8 months ago

Okay, the key details here are comparing workload to resource availability, and being able to roll up the data. That makes me think it's probably a resource breakdown structure (RBS). I'll go with that.

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Kenneth

8 months ago

Hmm, I'm not sure about this one. The description mentions resource availability, which makes me think it might be a WBS or RBS. I'll have to think this through carefully.

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Wade

8 months ago

This sounds like it could be a RACI chart, which helps visualize roles and responsibilities. I'll review the details of the question again to make sure.

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Brock

1 year ago

The RACI chart is the way to go. It's like a resource management version of the periodic table - all the elements you need in one handy diagram.

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Fatima

1 year ago

I prefer the WBS for comparing workload and resource availability.

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Lindsay

1 year ago

I agree, the RACI chart is really helpful for resource management.

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Shawnna

1 year ago

I'm going with the RACI chart on this one. It's like a superhero team-up of resource management - 'Responsibility! Accountability! Consultation! Information!' *makes superhero poses*

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Alonso

1 year ago

I'm not sure, but I think it could also be D) RACI chart because it shows resource assignments.

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Casie

1 year ago

Hmm, the WBS seems like a possible answer too, since it breaks down the work and could show resource assignments. But the RACI chart sounds like a better fit to me.

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Amie

1 year ago

True, but the RACI chart specifically focuses on resource assignments and availability data.

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Kami

1 year ago

But the WBS could also work, as it breaks down the work into smaller components.

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Dwight

1 year ago

I agree, it does seem to match the criteria given.

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Theodora

1 year ago

I think the RACI chart is the best fit for that description.

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Pansy

1 year ago

I think the RACI chart is the correct answer here. It clearly aligns with the description of comparing workload to resource availability and allowing data aggregation.

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Ernest

1 year ago

I agree with Louis, WBS allows comparison of workload and resource availabilities.

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Louis

1 year ago

I think the answer is C) WBS.

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