CAPM Practice Question: Project Management Fundamentals and Core Concepts
A project manager is defining success criteria for a new software development project. Which of the following is the most objective and measurable success criterion?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Completion within the approved budget and schedule
'completion within budget and schedule' is objective and measurable. Option A is subjective and hard to measure. Option C is subjective. Option D is not a typical success criterion but a metric.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Positive team morale
Why it's wrong here
Team morale is subjective and not a direct measure of project success.
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Completion within the approved budget and schedule
Why this is correct
Budget and schedule are objective, measurable constraints.
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Low number of change requests
Why it's wrong here
Change requests can be beneficial; the number is not a standard success criterion.
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High customer satisfaction
Why it's wrong here
Customer satisfaction is subjective and difficult to measure quantitatively.
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