The Option to Wait

question 16

Multiple Choice

The option to wait:
I.may have minimal value if a project relates to a rapidly changing technology.
II.is partially dependent upon the discount rate applied to the project being evaluated.
III.could have a negative value.
IV.is valued based on a project's EAC.

• A)I and III only
• B)II and IV only
• C)I and II only
• D)II,III,and IV only
• E)I,II,and III only

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