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PMI-ACP · Question #189

PMI-ACP Question #189: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is B: Is the amount of time that passes on a clock or perhaps a calendar. Elapsed Time is the actual wall-clock or calendar time that passes from the start to the end of a task or period — including interruptions, meetings, and idle time. It is distinct from Ideal Time, which is the amount of time a task would take if the developer worked on it exclu

Submitted by renata2k· Apr 18, 2026Adaptive Planning

Question

Which of the following defines Elapsed Time?

Options

  • AIs the same as Ideal Time
  • BIs the amount of time that passes on a clock or perhaps a calendar
  • CIs the amount of time that something takes when stripped of all peripheral activities
  • DIs the amount of time the team spent on the iteration

Explanation

Elapsed Time is the actual wall-clock or calendar time that passes from the start to the end of a task or period — including interruptions, meetings, and idle time. It is distinct from Ideal Time, which is the amount of time a task would take if the developer worked on it exclusively with no interruptions. Elapsed Time is always greater than or equal to Ideal Time because it reflects real-world conditions, not theoretical focused effort.

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#Elapsed Time#Time Management#Basic Concepts

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