Incredibly Quick Response From HR? Good or bad sign?

I passed the screening and PST/online test for an engagement manager/project leader role for a top consulting firm in a matter of 3 working days. They got back 5 hours after I submitted a resume online, and 3 hours after I took the test.

Is this a sign they want me real bad, have nobody to hire, or that I applied to a phantom job posting which was just there for due diligence?

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