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PMP · Question 109 · Task 6: Plan and manage schedule
A project manager is leading a project to build a new bridge. The project is using a predictive lifecycle. The PM wants to ensure that the project is on schedule. The PM uses 'Fast Tracking'. What is this?
A project manager is leading a project to build a new bridge. The project is using a predictive lifecycle. The PM wants to ensure that the project is on schedule. The PM uses 'Fast Tracking'. What is this?
Answer options:
A.
Adding resources.
B.
Performing activities in parallel that were originally planned in sequence.
C.
Reducing scope.
D.
Working overtime.
How to approach this question
Fast Tracking = Parallel. Crashing = Resources/Money.
Full Answer
B.Performing activities in parallel that were originally planned in sequence.✓ Correct
B
Task 6 (Schedule). Fast Tracking trades Risk for Time. Crashing trades Cost for Time.
Common mistakes
Confusing Fast Tracking with Crashing.
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