PMI-SP Schedule Compression 2

Question 1

A project manager needs to recover 3 weeks on a software project. After analyzing the schedule, she identifies that adding developers to the coding phase will reduce duration but increase cost. This is an example of which compression technique?

Accepted Answer

Crashing

Answer

Crashing involves adding resources (such as developers) to shorten schedule duration at increased cost.

Question 2

During fast tracking, which risk is MOST commonly introduced to the project schedule?

Accepted Answer

Increased rework due to parallel activities

Answer

Fast tracking overlaps activities that were originally planned sequentially, which increases the risk of rework if upstream outputs change.

Question 3

A project manager is evaluating schedule compression options. The network diagram shows activity B has a finish-to-start dependency with activity A. Which action represents fast tracking?

Accepted Answer

Starting activity B before activity A is fully complete

Answer

Fast tracking means starting activity B before activity A finishes, effectively overlapping the two activities.

Question 4

When analyzing crash options, a project manager should focus resources on activities that are:

Accepted Answer

On the critical path and have the lowest crash cost per unit time

Answer

Crashing is most cost-effective when applied to critical path activities with the lowest crash cost per unit of time saved.

Question 5

A project team fast tracks two phases, causing the testing team to discover significant defects in code still being written. What is the MOST likely consequence?

Accepted Answer

Rework increases total project duration beyond the original schedule

Answer

Rework caused by fast tracking can negate schedule gains and potentially extend the project beyond the original planned duration.

(PMI-SP) PMI Scheduling Professional Practice Test

(PMI-SP) PMI Scheduling Professional Practice Test

PMI-SP Schedule Compression 2