- A
Scope: The processes required to ensure the project includes all the work required, and only the work required, to complete the project successfully.
Correct. This is the definition of Scope Management.
- B
Scope: The processes concerning the timely completion of the project.
Why wrong: Incorrect — this describes Time Management, not Scope.
- C
Time: The processes concerning the timely completion of the project.
Correct. This is the definition of Time Management.
- D
Time: The processes involved in estimating, budgeting, and controlling costs so that the project can be completed within the approved budget.
Why wrong: Incorrect — this describes Cost Management, not Time.
- E
Cost: The processes involved in planning, estimating, budgeting, and controlling costs so that the project can be completed within the approved budget.
Correct. This is the definition of Cost Management.
- F
Cost: The processes required to ensure that the project satisfies the needs for which it was undertaken.
Why wrong: Incorrect — this describes Scope or Quality Management, not Cost.
Knowledge Area Matching — Scope, Time, Cost
This PMP practice question tests your understanding of process — managing technical aspects. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
Match each knowledge area to its primary focus.
Clue words in this question
Noticing these words before you look at the options changes how you read each choice.
Clue:
"primary"Why it matters: Asks for the main purpose or function, not a secondary benefit. Eliminate answers that describe side-effects or partial functions.
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
Scope: The processes required to ensure the project includes all the work required, and only the work required, to complete the project successfully.
The correct matches are: Scope focuses on work inclusion, Time on schedule, and Cost on budget. Common confusions arise from overlapping language.
Key principle: OSPF neighbour adjacency depends on matching area, hello/dead timers, network type, and authentication — IP reachability alone is not enough.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✓
Scope: The processes required to ensure the project includes all the work required, and only the work required, to complete the project successfully.
Why this is correct
Correct. This is the definition of Scope Management.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "primary" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
OSPF neighbours must agree on key parameters.
- ✗
Scope: The processes concerning the timely completion of the project.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect — this describes Time Management, not Scope.
- ✓
Time: The processes concerning the timely completion of the project.
Why this is correct
Correct. This is the definition of Time Management.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "primary" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
OSPF neighbours must agree on key parameters.
- ✗
Time: The processes involved in estimating, budgeting, and controlling costs so that the project can be completed within the approved budget.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect — this describes Cost Management, not Time.
- ✓
Cost: The processes involved in planning, estimating, budgeting, and controlling costs so that the project can be completed within the approved budget.
Why this is correct
Correct. This is the definition of Cost Management.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "primary" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
OSPF neighbours must agree on key parameters.
- ✗
Cost: The processes required to ensure that the project satisfies the needs for which it was undertaken.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect — this describes Scope or Quality Management, not Cost.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: OSPF can fail even when IP connectivity looks correct
OSPF neighbour formation depends on matching areas, timers, network type, authentication and passive-interface behaviour. Do not choose an answer only because the devices can ping.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
OSPF questions usually test the details that control adjacency and route selection. Read the neighbour state, area, router ID and interface configuration before deciding what is wrong.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- OSPF neighbours must agree on key parameters.
- Router ID selection can affect neighbour relationships and LSDB output.
- OSPF cost influences the preferred path.
- A route can appear in OSPF information but not become the installed route.
TExam Day Tips
- Check area mismatch first when OSPF adjacency fails.
- Review passive interfaces when a network is advertised but no neighbour forms.
- Use show ip ospf neighbor and show ip route clues carefully.
Key takeaway
OSPF neighbour adjacency depends on matching area, hello/dead timers, network type, and authentication — IP reachability alone is not enough.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A practitioner preparing for the PMP exam encounters this exact type of scenario on the job. The correct answer here is not the most general option — it is the best answer for the specific constraint described. OSPF neighbour adjacency depends on matching area, hello/dead timers, network type, and authentication — IP reachability alone is not enough. Real exam questions reward reading the full scenario before eliminating options, because the constraint defines which answer fits.
What to study next
Got this wrong? Here's your next step.
Review OSPF neighbour requirements — matching area type, hello and dead timers, network type, stub flags, and authentication. Study show ip ospf neighbor states (INIT, 2-WAY, FULL). Then practise related PMP OSPF questions on adjacency and route selection.
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What does this PMP question test?
Process — Managing Technical Aspects — This question tests Process — Managing Technical Aspects — OSPF neighbours must agree on key parameters..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Scope: The processes required to ensure the project includes all the work required, and only the work required, to complete the project successfully. — The correct matches are: Scope focuses on work inclusion, Time on schedule, and Cost on budget. Common confusions arise from overlapping language.
What should I do if I get this PMP question wrong?
Review OSPF neighbour requirements — matching area type, hello and dead timers, network type, stub flags, and authentication. Study show ip ospf neighbor states (INIT, 2-WAY, FULL). Then practise related PMP OSPF questions on adjacency and route selection.
Are there clue words in this question I should notice?
Yes — watch for: "primary". Asks for the main purpose or function, not a secondary benefit. Eliminate answers that describe side-effects or partial functions.
What is the key concept behind this question?
OSPF neighbours must agree on key parameters.
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