Microsoft Project 2021 From Beginners to Advanced - Advanced Resource Sharing and Resource Pools

The video tutorial covers the setup and management of resource pools in project management. It explains how to create a resource pool, manage multiple project files, and use the resource pool across different projects. The tutorial also addresses resolving over allocations and the importance of resource sharing. It highlights the steps to set up a resource pool, use it in projects, and manage resources effectively.

What is the primary purpose of setting up a resource pool?

• To increase project costs

• To reduce the number of project files

• To ensure projects use the same resources

• To manage tasks more efficiently

What is the first step in creating a resource pool?

• Adding tasks to the project

• Creating a new project with resources but no tasks

• Opening multiple project windows

• Copying tasks from another project

Why is it important to have the resource pool file open when linking it to a project?

• To enable task editing

• To prevent data loss

• To allow the drop-down menu to recognize it

• To ensure the file is saved

What happens to over-allocated tasks when a resource pool is used?

• The over-allocation is resolved

• They are automatically deleted

• They are duplicated

• They remain over-allocated

How can you view which resources are assigned to which projects?

• By checking the project summary

• By using the Gantt chart view

• By switching to the resource usage view

• By opening each project file individually

What is a potential issue when multiple projects share a resource pool?

• Increased file size

• Resource over-allocation

• Increased project costs

• Reduced project visibility

Can a resource pool be used by projects that are unrelated to each other?

• No, it can only be used by related projects

• Yes, it can be shared across different projects

• Only if they have the same project manager

• Only if they are in the same folder