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PK0-005 Practice Question: A project has a mandatory dependency between two…
A project has a mandatory dependency between two activities: the foundation must be poured before the walls can be erected. This dependency is based on the physical nature of the work and cannot be changed. What type of dependency is this?
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Mandatory dependency
Mandatory dependencies, also known as hard logic, are inherent in the nature of the work and cannot be altered. Discretionary dependencies are best practices but can be changed. External dependencies involve factors outside the project. Resource constraints relate to limited availability.
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Discretionary dependency
Why it's wrong here
Discretionary dependencies are soft logic, based on best practices, not mandatory.
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External dependency
Why it's wrong here
External dependencies involve parties outside the project, not the physical nature of work.
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Mandatory dependency
Why this is correct
Mandatory dependencies are hard logic, required by the nature of the work.
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Resource constraint
Why it's wrong here
Resource constraints relate to limited availability of resources, not task order.
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