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GAQM PPM-001 Exam - Topic 11 Question 110 Discussion

Actual exam question for GAQM's PPM-001 exam
Question #: 110
Topic #: 11
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Fast tracking is a schedule compression technique used to shorten the project schedule without changing project scope. Which of the following can result from fast tracking?

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by Giovanna at Apr 08, 2025, 03:21 AM

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Dean
5 months ago
Duration buffers? That's just adding more complexity!
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Brigette
5 months ago
Wait, can the critical path really have positive float?
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Katy
5 months ago
Contingency reserves being released? Sounds too good to be true.
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Gracie
5 months ago
I agree, it's a double-edged sword.
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Edward
6 months ago
Fast tracking definitely increases risk!
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Ernie
6 months ago
I feel like adding duration buffers is more about managing delays rather than fast tracking. So, D seems unlikely to me.
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Jame
6 months ago
I practiced a question like this before, and I think fast tracking doesn't really release contingency reserves. So, I’m leaning away from C.
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Brande
6 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I think fast tracking might affect the critical path. I recall something about it not having positive float, though.
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Moon
7 months ago
I remember studying that fast tracking can increase risks, especially if tasks are done in parallel. So, I think A might be the right answer.
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Nichelle
7 months ago
I'm pretty sure the answer is A. Fast tracking compresses the schedule, which inherently increases the risk of not meeting the shortened timeline. The other options don't seem to directly relate to the effects of fast tracking.
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Dorothea
7 months ago
Okay, let me break this down. Fast tracking means doing activities in parallel instead of sequentially to save time. That would increase the risk, so A seems like the right answer. I'll double-check the other options just to be sure.
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Leota
7 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit confused. I know fast tracking is used to shorten the schedule, but I'm not sure how that affects the critical path or contingency reserves. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Susana
7 months ago
I'm pretty confident about this one. Fast tracking increases the risk of not meeting the shortened project timeline, so I think the answer is A.
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Farrah
12 months ago
I don't know about you, but I'm just hoping I don't have to fast track my way out of a job after this exam. Gotta love the project management life, am I right?
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Serita
12 months ago
I'm going to have to go with B. The critical path will have positive total float. Sounds counterintuitive, but hey, that's project management for you!
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Gladys
11 months ago
I see your point, but I still think B) The critical path will have positive total float.
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Ciara
11 months ago
Actually, I'm leaning towards D) Duration buffers are added to maintain a focus on planned activity durations.
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Kate
11 months ago
I disagree, I believe C) Contingency reserves are released for redeployment by the project manager.
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Corinne
11 months ago
I think A) The risk of achieving the shortened project time is increased.
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Donette
12 months ago
This is a tricky one, but I'm going with D. Duration buffers are added to maintain a focus on planned activity durations, which is a smart move when fast tracking.
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Gayla
11 months ago
C) Contingency reserves are released for redeployment by the project manager.
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Lai
11 months ago
B) The critical path will have positive total float.
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Brandon
11 months ago
A) The risk of achieving the shortened project time is increased.
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Sherrell
1 year ago
Hmm, that makes sense too. Fast tracking can lead to risks, but it can also free up resources for other areas of the project.
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Myra
1 year ago
I disagree, I believe the answer is C) Contingency reserves are released for redeployment by the project manager.
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Selma
1 year ago
C seems like the correct answer to me. Contingency reserves can be released for redeployment, which is a logical consequence of fast tracking.
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Danilo
12 months ago
C) Contingency reserves are released for redeployment by the project manager.
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Carole
1 year ago
A) The risk of achieving the shortened project time is increased.
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Mari
1 year ago
I think the correct answer is A. Fast tracking increases the risk of achieving the shortened project time. That's just common sense, right?
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Sherrell
1 year ago
I think the answer is A) The risk of achieving the shortened project time is increased.
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