Creating a Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RAM)

Using the information provided for the Operation:NFL project, answer the following questions about creating a RAM.

1.
What does the acronym RAM mean?

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2.
What is a RAM?

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3.
What two components make a RAM?

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4.
Why might you use a legend in creating a RAM?

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Answers :

1.
The acronym RAM stands for responsibility assignment matrix.

2.
The RAM is the integration of an organization chart and project tasks that creates a planning tool that describes who will accomplish what on a project.

3.
A RAM is created by merging an organization breakdown structure with a work breakdown structure.

4.
A legend can be used in a RAM to describe project team roles.