Which of the following is listed as a project variable?

• A. Stakeholder influence
• B. Scope
• C. Market share
• D. Compliance risk

Answer: (B)

Scope is a project variable because it defines the set of work to be done and its boundaries, and it can be planned, adjusted, and controlled as the project progresses. Managing scope—through defining deliverables, setting acceptance criteria, and applying change control—keeps the project aligned with objectives while balancing time and cost. The other options describe influences or outcomes rather than the defined work to be performed: stakeholder influence is an external factor that can shape decisions but isn’t the defined scope of work; market share is a business metric indicating performance in the market; compliance risk is a risk category describing potential regulatory issues rather than the actual work boundaries of the project.