Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) — Question 276

As a program manager, you decided to overlap two phases of your program.
Which of the following terms best describe your act?

Answer options

• A. Lead time
• B. Rolling
• C. Fast tracking
• D. Crashing

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, Fast tracking, which refers to the practice of overlapping phases to expedite project completion. Options A and B do not describe overlapping phases; Lead time refers to the time required to complete a task, while Rolling is not a standard project management term. Option D, Crashing, involves adding resources to shorten project duration but does not specifically refer to overlapping phases.