Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) — Question 311

Company A has just been notified about a new legal requirement for its business operations. What is the classification of this item?

Answer options

• A. Internal enterprise environmental factor
• B. Risk register database
• C. External enterprise environmental factor
• D. Organizational process asset

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct classification is C, as legal requirements originate from outside the organization and affect how it operates, making them external factors. Options A and D refer to internal resources and processes, while B is specific to risk management and does not pertain to legal obligations.