Project Management Professional (PMP) Exam Practice – Question1373

Your company, which operates one of the region's largest chemical processing plants, has been convicted of illegally dumping toxic substances into the local river. The court has mandated that the required cleanup activities be completed by February 15. This
date is an example of______________


A. A key event
B. A milestone
C. A discretionary dependency
D. An external dependency

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Explanation:
A milestone is a significant point or event in the project. Milestones may be required by the project sponsor, customer, or other external factors for the completion of certain deliverables. They are similar to schedule activities, with the same structure and
objectives, but they have zero duration as they represent a moment in time.
PMI, PMBOK Guide, 2013, 153