CAPM Practice Question: Project Management Fundamentals and Core Concepts
A project is behind schedule and over budget. The sponsor asks the project manager to reduce costs without affecting the end date. Which constraint should the project manager consider adjusting?
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Why each option matters
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Scope
Reducing scope can lower costs without extending time, though it may affect quality. Option B is wrong because reducing quality directly may violate standards. Option C is wrong because extending time would not reduce costs. Option D is wrong because resources increase costs.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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Scope
Why this is correct
Reducing scope can lower costs while maintaining schedule.
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Quality
Why it's wrong here
Reducing quality may not be acceptable or ethical.
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Time
Why it's wrong here
Extending time typically increases costs.
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Resources
Why it's wrong here
Adding resources increases costs.
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