A Similarity Between the Crashing Technique and the Fast Tracking

question 48

Multiple Choice

A similarity between the crashing technique and the fast tracking technique is that:

• A)both spread out tasks over a long period of time to ensure the quality of work is maintained. 
• B)both invariably result in increases in total project costs. 
• C)both can shorten the time needed to finish a project. 
• D)both are network diagramming techniques used primarily to predict total project duration.

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Definitions:

Income Statement Approach

A method for determining certain balances that should appear on the income statement by considering revenues and expenses, rather than focusing directly on cash flow.

Uncollectible Accounts

Accounts receivable that a business cannot collect, often recognized as an expense as bad debt or written off.

Aging

A method used in accounting to categorize accounts receivable based on the length of time an invoice has been outstanding.

Accounts Receivable

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