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PK0-005 Practice Question: A project requires a specific software library…
A project requires a specific software library that is only available from a single vendor. The vendor's delivery schedule dictates when the project can begin integration testing. This dependency is best described as:
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Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
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External dependency
An external dependency is one outside the project's control.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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Resource constraint
Why it's wrong here
Resource constraints refer to limited availability of resources, not external dependencies.
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External dependency
Why this is correct
The dependency on an external vendor's schedule is an external dependency.
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Mandatory dependency
Why it's wrong here
Mandatory dependencies are inherent in the work, often physical or logical, but this is outside the project's control.
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Discretionary dependency
Why it's wrong here
Discretionary dependencies are best practice but can be changed.
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