CAPM Practice Question: Project Management Fundamentals and Core Concepts
Which THREE are common project constraints that must be balanced?
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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Time
The three common project constraints are time (option C), cost (option D), and scope (option E), collectively known as the triple constraint. Risk (option A) is an uncertainty factor, not a constraint, and quality (option B) is often considered an outcome or a constraint that is balanced within the triple constraint, but it is not one of the three primary constraints.
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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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Risk
Why it's wrong here
Risk is a factor, not a constraint.
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Quality
Why it's wrong here
Quality is often considered a constraint but not part of the classic triple.
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Time
Why this is correct
Schedule duration.
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Cost
Why this is correct
Budget allocated.
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Scope
Why this is correct
Defines what must be delivered.
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