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Question #: 41
Topic #: 1
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You are the program manager for your organization. You are examining the order of the activities in your program schedule and would like to change some of the ordering to alleviate scheduling conflicts, risks, and based on your experience with the discipline the program uses. Some of the activities you can rearrange while some of the activities must be completed in a particular order. What term describes the activities that can happen in any order?

  • A. Finish on constraints
  • B. Discretionary dependencies
  • C. Mandatory dependencies
  • D. Benefits management dependencies
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Suggested Answer: B 🗳️

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AmrKHALIL
1 month ago
Selected Answer: B
B. Discretionary dependencies
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trantridue
4 months, 4 weeks ago
Selected Answer: B
C is wrong
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LuanND
7 months, 1 week ago
Selected Answer: B
I think it should be B Explaination: Base on this document: https://www.projectmanagement.com/blog-post/5575/PMP-Exam-Tip--What-Is-The-Difference-Between-Mandatory-And-Discretionary-Dependencies- - A mandatory dependency is one that “must be” carried out at a particular time. - A discretionary dependency is one that isn't based on a "have to", but on a "should".
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1 year ago
Selected Answer: B
B. Discretionary dependencies Explanation: Finish-on constraints: These are constraints that dictate when a particular activity must finish. Mandatory dependencies: These are dependencies that are inherent and required by the nature of the work being performed. The activities must be done in a particular order. Benefits management dependencies: This term is not a standard concept related to the sequencing of activities. Discretionary dependencies: Also known as preferential logic or soft logic, these are dependencies that are defined by the project team based on their judgment or preferences. Activities with discretionary dependencies can be rearranged to optimize the schedule, alleviate conflicts, or manage risks, as mentioned in your scenario.
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encqizo
2 years, 8 months ago
Definitely B
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SyedCert
2 years, 12 months ago
I agree, it's B
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Karamurat
3 years, 2 months ago
"A mandatory dependency is one that “must be” carried out at a particular time." https://www.project-management-prepcast.com/free/pmp-exam/tips/316-the-difference-between-mandatory-and-discretionary-project-management-dependencies-revealed
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tsangckl
3 years, 8 months ago
in any order. it is B.
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