PK0-003 · Question #101
The project manager has had a large number of change requests approved by the project steering committee, but has been given no extra time to deliver the project. Which of the following schedule compr
The correct answer is B. Crashing. To complete a project on time despite approved changes and no time extension, the project manager should use schedule compression techniques.
Question
The project manager has had a large number of change requests approved by the project steering committee, but has been given no extra time to deliver the project. Which of the following schedule compression techniques should be used by the project manager?
Options
- ARescheduling
- BCrashing
- CRebaselining
- DControl scope
How the community answered
(30 responses)- A3% (1)
- B80% (24)
- C3% (1)
- D13% (4)
Why each option
To complete a project on time despite approved changes and no time extension, the project manager should use schedule compression techniques.
Rescheduling might involve adjusting task dates, but it doesn't inherently compress the schedule when no extra time is given and scope has increased.
Crashing is a schedule compression technique that involves adding resources to critical path activities to shorten the overall project duration at an increased cost. In this scenario, with no extra time but approved changes, crashing helps meet the deadline by accelerating specific tasks.
Rebaselining involves formally approving a new project baseline, often due to significant changes, but it is not a direct technique for compressing the schedule itself.
Control scope is a process to manage project scope, ensuring that only approved work is performed, rather than a technique to compress the schedule.
Concept tested: Project schedule compression techniques (Crashing)
Source: https://www.pmi.org/pmbok-guide-standards/foundational/pmbok/schedule-project-schedule-compression-techniques
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