Task 3 Demonstrate an Understanding of Project Roles and Responsibilities. CAPM Practice Questions (Page 4)

Questions 16–20

1. 16application · medium

   A project manager is leading a cross-functional team to implement a new customer relationship management system. The project sponsor has been actively involved in the project, attending every status meeting and providing detailed technical guidance to the team. The project manager notices that team members are becoming confused about who has the authority to approve changes to the project scope. What should the project manager do to clarify roles and responsibilities?

   • AAsk the sponsor to stop attending status meetings and limit their involvement to funding decisions.
   • BReview the project charter and communicate the decision-making authority of the sponsor and the project manager to the team.
   • CDelegate all scope change approvals to the sponsor to avoid further confusion.
   • DUpdate the project management plan to state that the project manager has sole authority over all project decisions.
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2. 17foundation · easy

   How does high emotional intelligence (EQ) benefit a project manager?

   • AIt eliminates the need for formal project management processes
   • BIt helps the project manager build stronger relationships and manage conflicts effectively
   • CIt guarantees that all project risks will be avoided
   • DIt ensures that stakeholders will always agree with the project manager
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4. 18expert · hard

   A project manager is leading a project that is well-planned and on track. The team is experienced and works well together. However, the project manager notices that the team has become complacent and is not proactively identifying risks. The project manager wants to encourage the team to be more vigilant without creating a culture of fear. What is the best approach?

   • AReward team members who identify risks with public recognition.
   • BAssign a dedicated risk manager to monitor risks independently.
   • CLead by example by sharing your own risk assessments and encouraging open discussion about potential issues.
   • DImplement a stricter risk reporting process and require weekly risk reviews.
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5. 19application · medium

   A project team is working on a complex software implementation. The project sponsor has requested that the team provide a detailed technical demonstration at the next steering committee meeting. The team is concerned that they will not have enough time to prepare because they are focused on a critical milestone. What should the project manager do?

   • ATell the sponsor that the team cannot prepare the demonstration because of the milestone.
   • BNegotiate with the sponsor to defer the demonstration until after the milestone or to provide a simpler status update instead.
   • CAsk the team to work overtime to prepare the demonstration.
   • DHave the project manager prepare the demonstration themselves without involving the team.
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6. 20foundation · easy

   In a project, the project sponsor is typically responsible for which of the following?

   • AAssigning tasks to individual team members and managing their performance
   • BCreating the project charter and defining all project requirements
   • CProviding financial resources and championing the project at the executive level
   • DDeveloping the detailed project schedule and monitoring day-to-day progress
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