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CAPM Practice Question: Project Management Fundamentals and Core Concepts

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2023-05-10 14:22:33 ERROR: Task T2 - dependency not met: Predecessor task T1 not completed.
2023-05-10 14:25:12 WARN: Task T3 - resource overallocation detected.
2023-05-10 14:30:45 ERROR: Task T4 - schedule variance exceeded threshold.

Refer to the exhibit. Based on the error log, which task has a dependency issue?

⚠ Common exam trap

PMI often tests the distinction between which task has the dependency issue (the successor) versus which task is causing the issue (the predecessor), leading candidates to incorrectly select the predecessor task (T1) instead of the successor (T2).

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Why each option matters

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Correct answer & explanation

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The error log shows 'Dependency not met for T2: predecessor T1 not completed'. This indicates T2 has a dependency issue because its predecessor task (T1) has not finished, violating the logical relationship defined in the project schedule. In project management, a finish-to-start dependency requires the predecessor to be 100% complete before the successor can begin.

Answer analysis

Option-by-option breakdown

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

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T3
Why it's wrong here
T3 has a resource overallocation warning, not a dependency issue.
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T1
Why it's wrong here
T1 is the predecessor mentioned, but the issue is with T2.
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T4
Why it's wrong here
T4 has a schedule variance error, not a dependency issue.
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T2
Why this is correct
The log shows 'Task T2 - dependency not met'.

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CAPM Practice Question: Project Management Fundamentals and Core Concepts

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