Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) — Question 395

You have identified a task in your task list that cannot be completed until the inspector for the project signs off on the initial deliverables.
The inspector's signoff on the initial deliverables is called what?

Answer options

• A. Assumption
• B. Dependency
• C. Milestone
• D. Constraint

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, Dependency, as it refers to a task that relies on the completion or approval of another task before it can proceed. The other options do not accurately describe this relationship; Assumption refers to beliefs that are taken for granted, Milestone indicates a significant point in the project timeline, and Constraint signifies a limitation or restriction on the project.