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PK0-005 Practice Question: During project execution, a critical team member…
During project execution, a critical team member resigns. The project manager must reassign tasks. The project has a tight deadline and no backup resources. Which technique best minimizes schedule impact?
⚠ Common exam trap
CompTIA often tests the distinction between schedule compression techniques (crashing vs. fast-tracking) and resource optimization techniques (smoothing vs. leveling), and the trap here is that candidates confuse resource smoothing or leveling with schedule compression, not realizing they adjust resource usage without necessarily reducing project duration.
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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Crash the schedule by adding overtime.
Crashing the schedule by adding overtime directly increases the work hours available to complete critical path tasks without requiring additional resources. Since the project has no backup resources and a tight deadline, overtime is the only option that can compress the schedule by applying more effort to the existing team, thereby minimizing the schedule impact from the resignation.
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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Crash the schedule by adding overtime.
Why this is correct
Overtime can accelerate critical path.
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Fast track remaining tasks.
Why it's wrong here
Increases risk and may cause rework.
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Implement resource smoothing.
Why it's wrong here
Smoothing doesn't shorten critical path.
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Resource level to balance workload.
Why it's wrong here
Leveling often extends schedule.
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