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PMP · Question 111 · Task 6: Plan and manage schedule
A project manager is leading a project to build a new bridge. The project is using a predictive lifecycle. The PM wants to ensure that the project is on budget. The PM uses 'Crashing'. What is this?
A project manager is leading a project to build a new bridge. The project is using a predictive lifecycle. The PM wants to ensure that the project is on budget. The PM uses 'Crashing'. What is this?
Answer options:
A.
Adding resources to critical path activities to shorten the duration.
B.
Performing activities in parallel.
C.
Reducing scope.
D.
Ignoring the schedule.
How to approach this question
Crashing = Money/Resources.
Full Answer
A.Adding resources to critical path activities to shorten the duration.✓ Correct
Task 6 (Schedule). Crashing increases cost to save time.
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Confusing with Fast Tracking.
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