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Question #: 45
Topic #: 1
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Ben is the project manager of the NHF Project for his organization. Some delays early in the project have caused the project schedule to slip by nearly 15 percent.
Management would like Ben to find a method to recoup the schedule slippage and to get the project back on track. Management is risk-adverse with this project.
Which of the following methods should Ben avoid to recoup the project time?

  • A. Crashing
  • B. Fast tracking
  • C. Critical chain methodology
  • D. Adding lead time
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Suggested Answer: B 🗳️
Of all the choices, Ben should avoid fast tracking, as it allows complete phases of the project to overlap, and this increases project risks. Management wants to avoid risks, so fast tracking would not be helpful. Fast tracking is a technique for compressing project schedule. In fast tracking, phases are overlapped that would normally be done in sequence. It is shortening the project schedule without reducing the project scope.
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A: Crashing adds people and costs but is relatively safe in regard to risks.
C: Critical chain is not a schedule compression technique and would not necessarily help the project get back on schedule.
D: Lead time, similar to fast tracking, can increase project risks; however, fast tracking is more risky than lead time. Lead time allows individual activities to overlap, while fast tracking allows entire project phases to overlap.
by snilu at March 17, 2022, 1:10 a.m.

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snilu
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Nevermind, the question is asking "should Ben avoid" So the one to avoid in Fast Tracking. (I can't delete my previous comment)
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snilu
7 months, 2 weeks ago
The correct answer is crashing. Crashing increase the cost but not the risk. Fast tracking increases the risks and the stakeholders are risk-averse
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