Which element is demonstrated by the example goal: Increase study hours to 12 per week for the next 8 weeks, averaging 3 hours per weekday?

• A. Achievable and Relevant
• B. Time-bound only
• C. Specific and Time-bound
• D. Measurable and Realistic

Answer: (C)

This item tests putting a clear target inside a defined time window. The goal states exactly how much study time to aim for (12 hours per week) and over how long (the next 8 weeks). That combination gives a precise objective and a deadline, which is what makes it specific and time-bound. The note about averaging hours per weekday reinforces the intended schedule, showing how the target translates into daily effort, even though the arithmetic in the example is a bit off. The key idea is that you have a concrete quantity plus a clear time frame, which is why this aligns with the Specific and Time-bound quality. If you only had a deadline, you wouldn’t know the exact target; if you only had a target without a deadline, you wouldn’t have a time frame to guide progress.