CBAP · Question #5
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…
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.
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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
How the community answered
(27 responses)- A4% (1)
- B70% (19)
- C15% (4)
- D11% (3)
Why each option
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.
An assumption is an unverified belief accepted as true for planning purposes, not a blocking predecessor task.
A dependency defines a directional relationship between tasks where one cannot start or finish until a predecessor activity is complete. The inspector's signoff is a finish-to-start external dependency - the blocked task cannot proceed until this condition is met. Recognizing and documenting dependencies is a core practice in schedule development.
A milestone is a significant scheduled event or checkpoint in a project timeline, not a prerequisite that gates another task.
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
Source: https://www.pmi.org/pmbok-guide-standards/foundational/pmbok
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