CIW 1D0-61A Exam - Topic 11 Question 100 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIW's 1D0-61A exam

Question #: 100
Topic #: 11

As a project manager, you have to balance three elements that compose the project triangle. Suppose your customer requests that you add some new requirements to the project when you are halfway through. If you agree to this request, how would it affect other aspects of the project?

AProject scope will decrease.

BCost of the project will increase.

CCost of the project will decrease.

DTime to complete project will be reduced.

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Suggested Answer: B

by Graciela at Jul 30, 2025, 12:39 PM

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Nada

2 months ago

And don’t forget, the timeline will likely stretch too!

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Felicidad

2 months ago

Wait, how can you be sure about the cost increase?

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Nancey

3 months ago

Totally agree, costs will go up for sure.

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Timothy

3 months ago

Project scope will definitely not decrease with added requirements.

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Julie

3 months ago

Adding new requirements definitely increases costs.

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Wilson

3 months ago

I feel like I might be mixing things up, but I thought adding scope would decrease the overall project scope? Is that even possible?

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Sheron

4 months ago

I practiced a similar question, and I think the cost will definitely increase if we add requirements. So, B seems right to me.

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Felicidad

4 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I think if we add more scope, it might also extend the timeline. Maybe option D is a trap?

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Beckie

4 months ago

I remember discussing how adding new requirements usually leads to increased costs, so I think option B makes sense.

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Keneth

4 months ago

Ugh, I hate these project management questions. They always try to trick you. Let me think this through step-by-step - if the scope increases, that means more work, which means higher costs and a longer timeline. I'm leaning towards B, but I'll double-check my work.

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Natalya

4 months ago

Okay, I've got this. Adding new requirements midway through the project will increase the scope, which means the cost will go up and the timeline will likely be extended. I'm pretty confident B is the right answer here.

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Catherin

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know the project triangle covers scope, cost, and time, but I'm not sure how adding new requirements halfway through would affect them. I'll need to carefully consider each option.

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Shala

5 months ago

This seems like a straightforward project management question. I'll need to think through the project triangle and how adding new requirements would impact the other elements.

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Angelo

5 months ago

Yes, I think so. It will definitely increase the cost.

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Josphine

5 months ago

If we add new requirements, won't it increase the cost?

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Cammy

6 months ago

Ha! Trying to reduce the time or cost when adding new requirements? That's about as likely as a unicorn winning the Kentucky Derby. B is the only logical choice here.

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Starr

7 months ago

I'm going with B as well. Trying to fit in new requirements without adjusting the timeline or budget is a recipe for disaster.

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Dorthy

7 months ago

I agree with Gilma. The correct answer has to be B. Scope creep always leads to budget overruns.

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Gilma

7 months ago

Definitely B) Cost of the project will increase. Adding new requirements midway through will mean more resources and time needed, which translates to higher costs.

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Buck

5 months ago

C) Cost of the project will decrease.

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Tennie

5 months ago

B) Cost of the project will increase.

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Joseph

5 months ago

A) Project scope will decrease.

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