When first exploring the time$-$cost trade$-$off of a project, the variable should be considered to be stable.

a$.$ resources

b$.$ design$/$scope

c$.$ time$/$schedule

d$.$ cost$/$budget

A cost plus contract with incentives places most of the project risk on the

a$.$ insurer

b$.$ contractor$($s$)$ or subcontractor$($s$)$

c$.$ attomeys who wrote the contract

d$.$ client