010-111 · Question #82
Which of the following terms finish the acronym SMART with respect to goal setting: Specific, Measurable, Attainable __________ and ____________.
The correct answer is C. Realistic, Time-anchored. The SMART acronym for goal setting stands for Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Time-anchored, giving answer C.
Question
Which of the following terms finish the acronym SMART with respect to goal setting: Specific, Measurable, Attainable __________ and ____________.
Options
- ARealistic, Tried
- BRelated, Tried
- CRealistic, Time-anchored
- DRelated, Time-anchored
How the community answered
(57 responses)- A9% (5)
- B4% (2)
- C82% (47)
- D5% (3)
Why each option
The SMART acronym for goal setting stands for Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Time-anchored, giving answer C.
'Tried' is not a recognized component of the SMART framework and has no established meaning in goal-setting theory.
'Related' is not a standard component of the SMART acronym, and 'Tried' is also not part of the framework.
The widely accepted SMART goal framework uses 'Realistic' to indicate the goal should be achievable given the individual's current resources and constraints, and 'Time-anchored' to indicate the goal must have a defined deadline or timeframe. Together these two components ensure goals are grounded in practicality and have a built-in sense of urgency and accountability.
'Related' is not a recognized term in the standard SMART framework, even though 'Time-anchored' is correct in isolation.
Concept tested: SMART goal-setting framework components
Source: https://www.acefitness.org/resources/everyone/blog/6763/smart-goals-for-fitness/
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