What is a Linear Responsibility Chart (LRC)? PM in Under 5

The video tutorial explains the Linear Responsibility Chart (LRCA), a project management tool that links tasks to resources, particularly individuals. It describes the chart's structure, roles, and symbols, and highlights its benefits, such as team clarity, task specification, and communication ease. The LRCA's flexibility in adding resources and roles, and its use in budget estimation, are also discussed.

What is the primary purpose of a Linear Responsibility Chart?

• To assign roles and responsibilities to resources

• To list all project tasks in a timeline

• To calculate the total project cost

• To track project milestones

How does a Linear Responsibility Chart differ from a RACI chart?

• It includes a timeline for tasks

• It uses a different color scheme

• It does not assign roles

• It arranges information in a grid format

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using a Linear Responsibility Chart?

• Monitoring multiple projects

• Complex technology requirement

• Flexibility in adding resources

• Easy communication of roles

What makes Linear Responsibility Charts flexible in terms of roles?

• They do not use symbols for roles

• They allow adding as many roles as needed

• They only include supervisory roles

• They use a fixed set of roles

What is required to create a Linear Responsibility Chart?

• Complex software

• A flip chart and a pen

• A project timeline

• A detailed budget

What is a key feature of Linear Responsibility Charts in terms of project detail?

• They only show high-level tasks

• They require a fixed number of tasks

• They exclude non-human resources

• They can detail every single activity or group tasks

How can Linear Responsibility Charts assist in budget estimation?

• By listing all project tasks

• By assigning unit costs to resources

• By tracking project timelines

• By providing a communication platform