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In project management, the Finish to Start (FS) dependency is the most common type of dependency. This is a mandatory dependency where one task must be finished before the next task can start. In the context of the question, the product must be tested (finish testing) before it can be released to the customer (start releasing). This aligns with the principles outlined in the PMBOK® Guide, which specifies that certain tasks have logical relationships that dictate their order of execution12.