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PK0-005 Practice Question: A project is behind schedule due to…
A project is behind schedule due to underestimation of task durations. The project manager needs to compress the schedule without increasing costs. Which technique should the project manager consider?
⚠ Common exam trap
It's easy for candidates to confuse fast tracking with crashing, assuming both compress the schedule, but crashing increases costs while fast tracking does not, making fast tracking the correct choice when cost cannot increase.
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Why each option matters
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Fast tracking
Fast tracking involves performing critical path activities in parallel instead of sequentially to compress the schedule. Since the project is behind schedule due to underestimation of task durations, fast tracking can shorten the project timeline without increasing costs, as it does not require additional resources or overtime.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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Fast tracking
Why this is correct
Correct. Fast tracking performs activities in parallel, potentially reducing duration without adding cost, though it may increase risk.
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Scope reduction
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Reducing scope may shorten schedule but also reduces value and may require change approval.
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Crashing
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Crashing adds resources, which increases costs.
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Resource leveling
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Resource leveling adjusts tasks based on resource constraints and often extends the schedule.
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