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CAPM Practice: Demonstrate an understanding of the various project life cycles and processes

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During project planning at Kilowatt Power, Yuna Popovic identifies that a key vendor may not deliver equipment on time, regulatory approval could be delayed, and the project must use the existing facility without modifications. A team member mentions that senior management expects the project to reduce operational costs. Which item represents a CONSTRAINT?
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Correct answer: The project must use the existing facility without modifications

Explanation

A constraint is a limiting factor that restricts options or actions. The requirement to use the existing facility without modifications is a firm restriction on how the project can be executed.

**Why not A:** Regulatory approval delays represent a risk — an uncertain event that may or may not occur. A risk is not a constraint because it has not yet materialized. Constraints are known, definite limitations on the project.

**Why not B:** The vendor delivery issue is also a risk — an uncertain event that may happen. It is not yet a constraint because it has not materialized as a definite limitation on project options.

**Why not C:** The expectation to reduce operational costs is not a constraint — it is a business objective or assumption about expected project outcomes. A constraint is a firm limitation that restricts project options, such as being required to use the existing facility.

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This question covers Demonstrate an understanding of the various project life cycles and processes under Demonstrate an understanding of the various project life cycles and processes (Project Management Fundamentals and Core Concepts).

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