Provide an Appropriate Response

question 107

Multiple Choice

Provide an appropriate response.
-In a right triangle, the square of the length of the hypotenuse is equal to the ________.

• A)sum of the squares of the other two sides
• B)square root of the sum of the other two side
• C)area of the triangle
• D)sum of the lengths of the other two sides

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Definitions:

Escalating Commitment

A behavioral pattern where an individual or organization continues to follow a failing course of action due to emotional attachment or the desire to justify prior investments.

Heuristics

Mental shortcuts or rules of thumb that simplify decision making by reducing complex problem-solving to simpler judgment processes.

Cost-benefit Impact

An assessment that compares the costs involved in an action to the benefits derived from it, used to determine its overall value and feasibility.

Escalating Cost Impact

The effect of costs increasing over time, often spiraling beyond original estimates, generally due to poor planning, scope creep, or unforeseen circumstances.