CompTIA Project+ (PK0-004) — Question 260

A project manager failed to include quality testing in a software development project plan and must now add it while the project is underway.
Which of the following BEST describes the relationship that quality will have on the triple constraint?

Answer options

• A. Time, cost, and scope will decrease.
• B. Time and scope will remain static, and costs will increase.
• C. Time and cost will increase, and scope will remain constant.
• D. Time will remain static, and scope and costs will increase.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because adding quality testing typically requires additional time and resources, resulting in increased costs while keeping the project scope unchanged. Options A and B incorrectly suggest that scope remains static while costs decrease or that time and scope remain static, which is not accurate. Option D suggests that time remains static, which is unlikely when adding quality testing.