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CAPM Predictive Plan-Based Methodologies Practice Question
Match each project constraint to its typical trade-off.
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Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
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Time: If time is reduced, scope or cost must be adjusted
The triple constraint model (scope, time, cost) states that changing one constraint typically impacts the others. Scope increases lead to time and cost increases; reducing time requires scope or cost adjustments; reducing cost requires scope or time adjustments. Common confusions include reversing the direction of trade-offs.
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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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Scope: If scope increases, time and cost typically decrease
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect — increasing scope typically increases time and cost, not decreases. This describes the opposite trade-off.
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Time: If time is reduced, scope or cost must be adjusted
Why this is correct
Correct — reducing time requires trade-offs: either scope must be cut or cost increased to accelerate work.
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Cost: If cost is reduced, scope or time must be adjusted
Why this is correct
Correct — reducing cost typically forces a reduction in scope or an extension of time to stay within budget.
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Scope: If scope increases, time and cost typically increase
Why this is correct
Correct — adding scope usually requires more time and higher cost to deliver the additional work.
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Time: If time is increased, scope and cost must be reduced
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect — increasing time typically allows for more scope or higher cost, not reduction. The correct trade-off is that more time can accommodate increased scope or cost.
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