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Mary is the project manager for her organization. She is working with the project team to define the project activities. She is concerned about some of the dependencies of the project work, which…

The correct answer is C. The project must use the BGH company to deliver the software portion of the project. Of all the constraints listed only this is an external dependency, which can directly affect the project manager's control over the project work. If the BGH company is late delivering the software portion of the project, it will likely have an effect on the project's ability to…

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Question

Mary is the project manager for her organization. She is working with the project team to define the project activities. She is concerned about some of the dependencies of the project work, which may affect the project schedule. Which one of the following is the best example of a project constraint that will likely affect the project's ability to finish by a given deadline?

Options

  • AThe project must use internal team members to complete the project work.
  • BThe project must adhere to several regulations.
  • CThe project must use the BGH company to deliver the software portion of the project.
  • DThe project must not exceed $1,250,000.

How the community answered

(36 responses)
  • A
    3% (1)
  • B
    8% (3)
  • C
    78% (28)
  • D
    11% (4)

Explanation

Of all the constraints listed only this is an external dependency, which can directly affect the project manager's control over the project work. If the BGH company is late delivering the software portion of the project, it will likely have an effect on the project's ability to complete the project on time. Answer option B is incorrect. While regulations may affect the project timing, this is not the best Answer option D is incorrect. The $1,250,000 is an example of cost constraint. Answer option A is incorrect. This is only constraint if the project team members are not available, or do not have the required skills to complete the project work.

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#project constraints#mandatory dependency#external constraint#schedule dependencies

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