Question

what does it mean to crash the schedule?
a to compress the overall schedule by accelerating certain activities within it so that they finish sooner
b lengthening the overall schedule
c taking out one task
d combining tasks

Explanation:

In project management (a subfield of Social Science, specifically Construction Project Management or Business - Management), "crashing the schedule" refers to accelerating activities to shorten the overall project schedule. Option A describes compressing the schedule by accelerating certain activities. Option B is incorrect as crashing shortens, not lengthens. Option C (removing a task) and D (combining tasks) are not the definition of crashing.

Answer:

A. To compress the overall schedule by accelerating certain activities within it so that they finish sooner