The Estimating Factor That Considers the Tendency to Overestimate Project

question 67

Multiple Choice

The estimating factor that considers the tendency to overestimate project time and cost in order to improve the likelihood of meeting the estimates is known as the ___________ factor.

• A) project complexity
• B) planning horizon
• C) people
• D) organizational culture
• E) padding estimates

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