CBAP Question #5: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is B. Dependency. A dependency is a prerequisite condition or task that must be satisfied before another task can begin. The inspector's signoff is a blocking predecessor that the next task relies on.

Question

You have identified a task in your task list that cannot be completed until the inspector for the project signs off on the initial deliverables. The inspector's signoff on the initial deliverables is called what?

Options

AAssumption
BDependency
CMilestone
DConstraint

Explanation

A dependency is a prerequisite condition or task that must be satisfied before another task can begin. The inspector's signoff is a blocking predecessor that the next task relies on.

Common mistakes.

A. An assumption is an unverified belief accepted as true for planning purposes, not a blocking predecessor task.
C. A milestone is a significant scheduled event or checkpoint in a project timeline, not a prerequisite that gates another task.
D. A constraint is a limiting factor that restricts project options such as budget, schedule, or scope, not a task prerequisite relationship.

Concept tested. Project schedule dependencies and predecessor relationships

Reference. https://www.pmi.org/pmbok-guide-standards/foundational/pmbok

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