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CAPM Practice: Demonstrate an understanding of a project management plan schedule

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Fast tracking as a schedule compression technique involves:

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Correct answer: Performing activities in parallel that were originally planned sequentially

Explanation

Fast tracking overlaps activities that were originally planned sequentially — performing them in parallel or with overlapping timelines. This reduces duration but increases risk (rework may be needed if a predecessor changes). Fast tracking is only possible when activities have some independence or lead time can be accommodated.

**Why not A:** Hiring more experienced workers to complete activities faster describes a form of crashing (adding or upgrading resources), not fast tracking. Fast tracking is specifically about changing the sequence of activities to allow parallel execution, not about resource changes.

**Why not B:** Substituting cheaper materials to reduce procurement lead time is a procurement optimization strategy, not a recognized schedule compression technique. Fast tracking addresses activity sequencing, not material selection or procurement strategies.

**Why not D:** Reducing scope to shorten duration is scope reduction (sometimes called de-scoping), not fast tracking. Fast tracking maintains the original scope but changes how activities are sequenced. Scope reduction requires formal change control approval and changes what the project delivers.

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This question covers Demonstrate an understanding of a project management plan schedule under Demonstrate an understanding of a project management plan schedule (Predictive, Plan-Based Methodologies).

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