CAPM Predictive Plan-Based Methodologies Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are valid techniques for schedule compression in a predictive project?
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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Fast tracking
Options A and D are correct. Fast tracking involves overlapping activities that would normally be done in sequence, shortening the schedule. Crashing adds resources to critical path activities to reduce duration. Option B is wrong because adding lag increases duration. Option C is wrong because Monte Carlo simulation is a risk analysis technique, not schedule compression. Option E is wrong because resource leveling often lengthens the schedule by balancing resource demand.
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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Fast tracking
Why this is correct
Fast tracking performs activities in parallel.
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Adding lag
Why it's wrong here
Lag increases duration.
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Monte Carlo simulation
Why it's wrong here
Simulation is for analysis, not compression.
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Crashing
Why this is correct
Crashing adds resources to shorten duration.
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Resource leveling
Why it's wrong here
Resource leveling often extends the schedule.
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