Which criterion is used to staff a project?

• A. Utilization rate
• B. Experience/expertise/role
• C. Does the Architect have a license in the state?
• D. Availability of funds

Answer: (A)

Staffing a project hinges on how much productive time a team member actually has available, expressed as utilization rate. This percent shows how much of a person’s workweek is already committed to billable or assigned tasks. Using utilization rate helps the project manager see who has real capacity to take on more work and how many people with the needed skills are required without overloading anyone. While experience, expertise, and role matter for making sure the right skills are on the project, they don’t alone guarantee feasibility if someone’s time is already fully booked. Licensure is a compliance factor, and funding affects whether work can be pursued, but neither tells you whether there is sufficient available capacity to staff the project now.