CompTIA Project+ Practice Test

Fast tracking the schedule involves overlapping tasks that were initially planned to be done sequentially. This approach allows the project manager to expedite the project timeline without necessarily adding additional resources or increasing costs. By identifying tasks that can be performed concurrently, the project team can make significant progress toward meeting the key stakeholder's demand for timely completion. This strategy is particularly effective when the project is already behind schedule because it directly addresses the need for speed and can potentially recover lost time without extensive renegotiation of scope or deadlines. While fast tracking may introduce risks—since overlapping tasks may lead to dependencies being more complex—it can be a vital tactic for getting a project back on track when faced with tight deadlines. In contrast, crashing the schedule typically involves adding resources to speed up work but can lead to increased costs and may not be feasible if resources are limited. Negotiating for more resources may also be beneficial, but it might not solve the immediate timeline issues. Negotiating a new schedule could imply accepting that the project cannot meet the original timeline, which may not be favorably received by stakeholders expecting timely delivery. Fast tracking thus strikes a balance between meeting stakeholder expectations and managing the current realities of the project timeline.