Exam PMI-SP topic 2 question 57 discussion

Actual exam question from PMI's PMI-SP

Question #: 57
Topic #: 2

Tom is the project manager for the ABC Construction Company. As part of the project scheduling for the construction of a new office building, he has allotted time for the inspectors of the building structure, as well as electrical, plumbing, and safety into the project's schedule. These inspectors can be considered what type of dependency in the project?

A. Mandatory dependencies
B. Required dependencies
C. Discretionary dependencies
D. External dependencies

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Suggested Answer: D 🗳️
An external dependency is any nonproject activity that is external to the project but has a direct impact on the project activities. An external dependency may be an inspector or any agency that may have to give prior approval before the project can move forward.
Incorrect Answers:
A: Mandatory dependencies describe the required order in which the project work must take place - such as foundation before framing, or the operating system installed before the application may be installed.
B: Required dependency is not a valid term to describe a dependency.
C: Discretionary dependencies describe the optional order of the project work, such as painting the walls before installing the carpet.

by jalaljaafarsalman at May 10, 2020, 8:27 p.m.

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jalaljaafarsalman

6 months, 2 weeks ago

Most often inspectors are internal employee or project team not necessarily be external to the project.

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