Certified Disability Management Specialist (CDMS) Practice Exam

In project management, the three key parameters often referred to are Quality, Time, and Cost, commonly known as the project management triangle or triple constraint. These parameters must be balanced to ensure the successful completion of a project.

Quality encompasses the standards and criteria that determine the deliverables' fitness for purpose. Time refers to the schedule for completing the project, emphasizing the timeframe needed to achieve project milestones and deadlines. Cost involves the financial resources required to complete the project, including budgeting and cost management.

While Scope is indeed a critical element in project management, it is not traditionally classified as one of the three key parameters. Instead, scope defines the boundaries and deliverables of the project, detailing what is included and excluded. It acts as a foundation for the initial planning and is closely related to the other parameters, but it stands apart as usually not being listed among the three constraints (Quality, Time, and Cost) of project management. This distinction highlights why the identification of Scope as not being part of the primary trio is accurate.