Which SMART component asks if the goal is feasible given resources and environmental conditions?

• A. Specific
• B. Time-bound
• C. Attainable
• D. Realistic

Answer: (D)

Realistic focuses on feasibility within current constraints. In SMART goals, you want targets that push you but are achievable given what you have—budget, time, people, tools, and the surrounding environment. If a goal requires resources you don’t have or clashes with external conditions like market trends, regulations, or seasonal factors, it isn’t realistic. Setting realistic goals helps ensure you can actually reach them rather than chase something unattainable. For example, aiming to launch a new product next month with the current budget and regulatory approvals in place is realistic; trying to launch it next week with those same constraints is not. Attainable relates to whether the goal can be achieved with your capabilities, but the question’s emphasis on resources and environment points to realism.