Schedule compression & Optimization - Assignment

While reviewing the project schedule in Kandahar province, the project manager decides to run two tasks in parallel that were originally planned in sequence. This decision slightly increases risk but shortens the schedule. Which technique is being used?

• Fast Tracking

• Crashing

• Resource Smoothing

• Timeline compression through sequential parallelism using dependency bypass and milestone trigger layering

In a construction project in Panjshir province, the sponsor demands earlier delivery. The project manager brings in extra labor and overtime to reduce task duration, raising costs. What schedule compression technique is being applied here?

• Crashing

• Fast Tracking

• Resource Leveling

• Output acceleration through phased staffing augmentation, labor surge adjustment, and direct cost-driven timing realignment

A school renovation project in Sofia city in Bulgaria has limited staff availability. The manager adjusts task start times to avoid overloading resources but keeps the final delivery date unchanged. Which schedule optimization method is being used?

• Resource Smoothing

• Fast Tracking

• Crashing

• Balanced work redistribution via constraint-aware resource pacing and schedule neutrality validation

In Bamyan province, the project team discovers two non-critical tasks are starting too early. The manager adds extra lag time to allow teams to focus on higher-priority work. Which technique is this an example of?

• Applying Lag

• Crashing

• Resource Leveling

• Lead-lag strategy optimization using buffer integration, dependency extension, and timeline decongestion

After analyzing the project network diagram in Colombo city in Sri Lanka, the scheduler focuses on shortening the tasks on the path with no float. Why is this path the focus of optimization efforts?

• It is the Critical Path

• It includes high-risk tasks

• It contains the most resources

• It's part of a dynamic activity grouping requiring phased float adjustments, stakeholder synchronization, and sequence reconciliation