PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) — Question 11

Tom is the project manager for the ABC Construction Company. As part of the project scheduling for the construction of a new office building, he has allotted time for the inspectors of the building structure, as well as electrical, plumbing, and safety into the project's schedule. These inspectors can be considered what type of dependency in the project?

Answer options

• A. Mandatory dependencies
• B. Required dependencies
• C. Discretionary dependencies
• D. External dependencies

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, as these inspectors are not part of the internal project activities but are influenced by external regulations and requirements. A, B, and C pertain to dependencies that are either necessary, optional, or dictated by the project's internal processes, which does not apply in this case.