Task 3 Demonstrate an Understanding of Project Roles and Responsibilities. CAPM Practice Questions (Page 1)

Questions 1–5

1. 1application · medium

   A project manager is assigned to a project that has a tight budget and schedule. The project sponsor has asked the project manager to reduce the scope to meet the deadline. However, the project manager believes that the sponsor's request is based on incomplete information and that the scope reduction will not actually save time. What should the project manager do?

   • AIgnore the sponsor's request and proceed with the original scope.
   • BPresent the sponsor with the data and analysis that shows the scope reduction may not achieve the desired time savings.
   • CComply with the sponsor's request because the sponsor has the final authority.
   • DAsk the project team to vote on whether to reduce the scope.
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2. 2foundation · easy

   How does the project team typically interact with the project sponsor?

   • AThe team has no direct interaction with the sponsor; all communication goes through the project manager
   • BThe team requests approval for all project decisions from the sponsor
   • CThe team reports directly to the sponsor on a daily basis
   • DThe team escalates issues that the project manager cannot resolve to the sponsor
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4. 3application · medium

   A project manager is leading a team that includes a junior member who is struggling with their assigned tasks. The junior member is becoming discouraged and is considering leaving the project. What is the most appropriate action for the project manager to take?

   • AGive the junior member a formal warning about their performance.
   • BReassign the junior member's tasks to more experienced team members to ensure quality.
   • CIgnore the issue and hope the junior member improves on their own.
   • DProvide coaching and mentoring to help the junior member improve their skills and confidence.
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5. 4expert · hard

   A project manager is working with a stakeholder who is very detail-oriented and wants to be involved in every decision. The stakeholder's involvement is slowing down the project, but the stakeholder is powerful and could block the project if they feel ignored. The project manager has limited time and must balance the stakeholder's needs with the project's progress. What is the most effective strategy?

   • ALimit the stakeholder's access to information to reduce their involvement.
   • BEscalate the issue to the sponsor to reduce the stakeholder's involvement.
   • CUse emotional intelligence to understand the stakeholder's need for involvement and agree on a structured engagement plan.
   • DDelegate the stakeholder relationship to a trusted team member to save time.
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6. 5application · medium

   A project manager is about to deliver a difficult message to a key stakeholder: the project will be delayed by two weeks. The stakeholder is known to react emotionally to bad news. What is the most emotionally intelligent way to deliver this message?

   • AAsk the project sponsor to deliver the news instead of you.
   • BDeliver the news in a brief email to avoid a face-to-face confrontation.
   • CDelay the announcement until the last possible moment to avoid unnecessary stress.
   • DSchedule a meeting, present the facts clearly, and acknowledge the stakeholder's likely concerns.
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