CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management) Practice Exam

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What does 'predecessor' mean in project scheduling?

The initial phase of the project
A task that provides resources for the project
The final activity of the project
The activity that must happen first when defining dependencies between activities in a network

The correct answer is: The activity that must happen first when defining dependencies between activities in a network

In project scheduling, a 'predecessor' refers to the activity that must happen first when defining dependencies between activities in a network. This means that the predecessor task must be completed before the successor task can begin. It helps in determining the logical sequence of activities in a project to ensure its successful completion. This is why option D is the correct answer. Options A, B, and C do not accurately define what a 'predecessor' means in project scheduling. The initial phase of the project (Option A) does not specifically relate to the relationship between activities, a task that provides resources for the project (Option B) is not what 'predecessor' signifies, and the final activity of the project (Option C) is referred to as a 'successor' rather than a 'predecessor' in project scheduling terminology.