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PMP · Question 05 · Task 1: Plan and manage project compliance
A project team is building a new headquarters. The project manager must ensure that the building design adheres to local zoning laws regarding height and setback distances. <br/><br/>Which compliance category is PRIMARILY being addressed in this scenario?
A project team is building a new headquarters. The project manager must ensure that the building design adheres to local zoning laws regarding height and setback distances. <br/><br/>Which compliance category is PRIMARILY being addressed in this scenario?
Answer options:
A.
Regulatory
B.
Quality
C.
Social
D.
Information Security
How to approach this question
Match the specific example (zoning laws) to the general category. Laws/Statutes = Regulatory/Legal.
Full Answer
A.Regulatory✓ Correct
A
Zoning laws are government-mandated rules, making this a Regulatory compliance issue. While it affects quality (conformance to requirements), the primary category driving the constraint is Regulatory.
Common mistakes
Confusing Quality (meeting specs) with Regulatory (meeting laws).
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