Which criterion is included in assessing components?

• A. Cost
• B. Student GPA
• C. Noise levels in the hallway
• D. Age of the building

Answer: (A)

When evaluating components, you look at the resources required to implement and sustain each part, and cost is a core factor because it directly affects feasibility and long-term viability. In a school setting, knowing the expense of a component—initial purchase, training, materials, and ongoing maintenance—helps determine whether it can be funded within the budget and kept going over time. If two components yield similar benefits, the one with a manageable cost becomes the practical choice, or you can weigh cost against expected outcomes to decide where to invest.

GPA reflects student outcomes, not the resource demands or viability of a component. Noise levels in the hallway relate more to environment or school climate than to the inherent value or implementability of a component. Age of the building concerns infrastructure and maintenance needs rather than how a given component performs or is supported within a program.