Task 3 Define and Evaluate Sustainable Project Success CSPP Practice Questions (Page 3)

Questions 11–15

1. 11expert · hard

   A project manager is leading a project to develop a new product. The project has a tight budget, and the project sponsor wants to minimize costs. However, the project's sustainability goals include using recycled materials, which are more expensive. The project manager must decide how to balance these competing interests. Which action best aligns with sustainable project success?

   • AUse cheaper non-recycled materials to meet the budget, as cost is a primary success metric.
   • BUse recycled materials and request a budget increase from the sponsor.
   • CUse a mix of recycled and non-recycled materials to balance cost and sustainability.
   • DRe-evaluate the project's sustainability goals and budget to find a feasible balance.
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2. 12foundation · easy

   What is a key limitation of traditional iron triangle metrics when evaluating project success?

   • AThey only apply to software development projects.
   • BThey ignore long-term environmental and social impacts.
   • CThey are too complex for most projects to apply.
   • DThey measure stakeholder satisfaction more than deliverables.
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4. 13foundation · easy

   Which set of metrics defines sustainable project success by incorporating triple bottom line considerations?

   • ASchedule, budget, and resources
   • BScope, time, and cost
   • CEnvironmental, social, and economic
   • DQuality, risk, and compliance
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5. 14foundation · easy

   What is the primary basis for selecting sustainable success criteria for a project?

   • AThe criteria used by a competitor company
   • BThe easiest criteria to measure
   • CThe project manager's personal sustainability values
   • DAlignment with project objectives and stakeholder needs
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6. 15expert · hard

   A project manager is leading a project to construct a new office building. The project is facing budget constraints, and the project sponsor wants to reduce costs by using non-certified wood. However, the project's sustainability goals include using certified sustainable materials. The project manager must decide how to proceed. Which action best aligns with sustainable project success?

   • AUse certified wood and request a budget increase from the sponsor.
   • BUse certified wood for critical structural elements and non-certified wood for non-structural elements.
   • CUse non-certified wood to meet the budget, as cost is a primary success metric.
   • DRe-evaluate the project's sustainability goals and budget to find a feasible balance.
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