PK0-003 · Question #8
Which of the following describes crashing a project schedule?
The correct answer is B. Additional resources are deployed.. Crashing a project schedule involves expediting activities to shorten the project duration, typically by adding more resources.
Question
Which of the following describes crashing a project schedule?
Options
- AProject activities that would normally be completed in sequence are performed concurrently.
- BAdditional resources are deployed.
- CAll float time is removed from the project schedule.
- DThe project manager reviews the project scope to determine unnecessary requirements.
How the community answered
(17 responses)- A6% (1)
- B88% (15)
- C6% (1)
Why each option
Crashing a project schedule involves expediting activities to shorten the project duration, typically by adding more resources.
Performing activities concurrently, known as fast-tracking, is another schedule compression technique, distinct from crashing which specifically involves adding resources.
Crashing a project schedule is a technique used to shorten the project duration for the least incremental cost by adding resources, increasing overtime, or bringing in more personnel to accelerate critical path activities. This method directly addresses the need to complete the project earlier by intensifying work efforts.
While crashing often reduces float, removing all float is not the definition of crashing; it is a consequence of trying to shorten the schedule significantly.
Reviewing scope to remove unnecessary requirements is scope reduction or optimization, not a schedule compression technique like crashing.
Concept tested: Project schedule compression techniques - crashing
Source: https://www.pmi.org/pmbok-guide-standards/foundational/pmbok/schedule-compression
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