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PMI-ACP · Question #311

PMI-ACP Question #311: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is B: Both of them convey the same meaning. Ideal time and Calendar time are fundamentally different concepts. Ideal time is the focused, uninterrupted work time needed to complete a task—assuming no meetings, distractions, or multi-tasking. Calendar time (or elapsed time) is the actual wall-clock time that passes, which

Submitted by priya_blr· Apr 18, 2026Adaptive Planning

Question

Which of these statements is NOT correct about Ideal time and Calendar time?

Options

  • AIdeal time is the time that is actually required to complete the work
  • BBoth of them convey the same meaning
  • CCalendar time is the amount of time that passes on clock (calendar days)
  • DNormally calendar days are not equal to ideal days

Explanation

Ideal time and Calendar time are fundamentally different concepts. Ideal time is the focused, uninterrupted work time needed to complete a task—assuming no meetings, distractions, or multi-tasking. Calendar time (or elapsed time) is the actual wall-clock time that passes, which includes interruptions, context switching, waiting, and other overhead. Because of these factors, calendar days are almost always greater than ideal days. Statement B is incorrect because the two measures explicitly do NOT convey the same meaning.

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#Ideal Time#Calendar Time#Estimation#Agile Metrics

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