Kyle and his team are determining the resources needed for a project that involves using cats in a video. For which of the following elements would the project manager most likely negotiate a time and materials contract? a.) Using a vendor to provide wardrobes for the cats b.) Using a web design firm to update the website for a flat fee c.) Using a prebuilt cat play structure for the video set d.) Using existing staff to complete the voiceovers for the videos

A time and materials contract is typically used when the exact scope of work isn’t fully defined or is subject to change, making it hard to estimate costs up front. This type of contract lets the project owner pay for labor and materials as they are used. Looking at the options: a.) Using a vendor to provide wardrobes for the cats – This is likely to involve work and adjustments whose scope might not be completely defined at the outset. Hence, it’s a candidate for a time and materials contract. b.) Using a web design firm to update the website for a flat fee – This is a fixed-price arrangement, not time and materials. c.) Using a prebuilt cat play structure for the video set – This is a straightforward purchase, not something that involves variable labor/materials costs. d.) Using existing staff to complete the voiceovers for the videos – This involves internal resources rather than an external contract arrangement. Therefore, the correct answer is (a).