CAPM Practice Question: Project Management Fundamentals and Core Concepts
Which TWO of the following are considered key constraints in project management that form the traditional 'triple constraint'?
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Time
The triple constraint traditionally includes scope, time, and cost. Quality is often added but not part of the original triple. Risk and resources are separate knowledge areas.
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Quality
Why it's wrong here
Quality is often considered an additional constraint, not part of the original triple.
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Resources
Why it's wrong here
Resources are part of cost or separate, not in the traditional triple.
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Time
Why this is correct
Time is a core constraint of the triple constraint.
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Scope
Why this is correct
Scope is a core constraint of the triple constraint.
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Risk
Why it's wrong here
Risk is a separate knowledge area, not a constraint in the triple.
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