PMI PMP Project Management

Category - Time Management

Which of the following is common problem in project management that is a typical result of unrealistic time estimates by the project manager?
  1. Fast tracking
  2. Critical chain
  3. Schedule compression
  4. Employee changes
  5. Crashing
Explanation
Answer: C - Schedule compression means that the project manager must expedite or accelerate tasks to meet a deadline. Fast tracking is doing critical path activities in parallel even though they were originally planned to be done back to back or in a series. The definition of crashing is to add more resources to a project in an attempt to complete the project sooner. Crashing and fast-tracking are options to deal with schedule compression problems.

Key Takeaway: Schedule compressions can create a great deal of conflict between the Project Manager and his or her boss. Ultimately it is the Project Manager’s responsibility to create a realistic schedule.
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