Which statement best describes a Successful Project?

Which statement best describes a Successful Project?

• A. Completed on time, within budget, all claims resolved
• B. Completed under budget only
• C. Completed early
• D. Completed but with all claims unresolved

Answer: (A)

The idea being tested is that true project success means delivering everything as planned and closing out all issues. A project is considered successful when it is completed on schedule, stays within the approved budget, and leaves no outstanding claims or disputes. Meeting time and cost targets shows the project performed as planned, while resolving all claims ensures there are no unresolved legal or contractual issues that could threaten final acceptance or future work. Other scenarios don’t capture full success: finishing under budget alone ignores whether the schedule was met and whether all contractual issues are settled; finishing early doesn’t guarantee the scope and quality were achieved or that there are no open claims; and finishing with unresolved claims means the project can’t be considered fully successful because disputes remain unresolved and could lead to future complications.

The idea being tested is that true project success means delivering everything as planned and closing out all issues. A project is considered successful when it is completed on schedule, stays within the approved budget, and leaves no outstanding claims or disputes. Meeting time and cost targets shows the project performed as planned, while resolving all claims ensures there are no unresolved legal or contractual issues that could threaten final acceptance or future work.

Other scenarios don’t capture full success: finishing under budget alone ignores whether the schedule was met and whether all contractual issues are settled; finishing early doesn’t guarantee the scope and quality were achieved or that there are no open claims; and finishing with unresolved claims means the project can’t be considered fully successful because disputes remain unresolved and could lead to future complications.