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PK0-005 A project is behind schedule Practice Question
A project is behind schedule. The project manager notes that the critical path has been extended. Which action should the project manager take first?
⚠ Common exam trap
The PK0-005 exam often tests the misconception that corrective actions like crashing or fast-tracking should be taken immediately upon detecting a delay, rather than first analyzing the impact to determine if the delay is critical and what the best response should be.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Analyze the impact on the project end date.
When the critical path is extended, the first action is to analyze the impact on the project end date to understand the severity of the delay before deciding on corrective actions. This aligns with the PMBOK Guide's 'Control Schedule' process, where the project manager must assess variance and its effect on the project baseline. Without this analysis, any subsequent action like crashing or fast-tracking may be premature or misdirected.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Request additional resources.
Why it's wrong here
Requesting resources is premature without first understanding the impact and considering other options.
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Fast-track the remaining tasks.
Why it's wrong here
Fast-tracking is a possible corrective action but should be done after analyzing the impact on the schedule.
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Crash the schedule.
Why it's wrong here
Crashing also requires impact analysis and is not the first step.
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Analyze the impact on the project end date.
Why this is correct
First, assess how the critical path extension affects the overall project completion date to inform decisions.
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