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PK0-005 Project Life Cycle Practice Question

In a network diagram using PDM, activity B can start only after activity A has finished. Which dependency type does this represent?

Answer choices

Why each option matters

Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.

Correct answer & explanation

Finish-to-Start (FS)

Finish-to-Start (FS) is the most common dependency, where the successor activity cannot start until the predecessor activity has finished.

Answer analysis

Option-by-option breakdown

For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.

  • Finish-to-Finish (FF)

    Why it's wrong here

    FF means the finish of the successor depends on the finish of the predecessor.

  • Start-to-Finish (SF)

    Why it's wrong here

    SF means the finish of the successor depends on the start of the predecessor.

  • Finish-to-Start (FS)

    Why this is correct

    FS means the successor cannot start until the predecessor finishes.

  • Start-to-Start (SS)

    Why it's wrong here

    SS means the start of the successor depends on the start of the predecessor.

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