Task 5 Define Sustainability, Regeneration, and Resilience in Project Environments CSPP Practice Questions (Page 2)

Questions 6–10

1. 6expert · hard

   A riverfront park project must be resilient to seasonal flooding while also restoring riparian habitat and providing public access. The project manager has a limited budget and must choose a design. Which approach best balances all three goals?

   • ADesign a terraced landscape with native flood-tolerant plants, elevated walkways, and a floodplain that can absorb overflow.
   • BPlant a dense forest of non-native trees to stabilize the bank.
   • CCreate a paved plaza at river level with no vegetation.
   • DBuild a high concrete levee to completely contain the river.
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2. 7application · medium

   A hospital expansion project is located in a region prone to seasonal storms that frequently knock out the regional power grid. The project manager must ensure critical systems (e.g., operating rooms, data servers) remain operational during extended outages. Which energy plan best supports project continuity?

   • AConnect to the grid as the primary source and install a solar array with battery storage as a secondary source.
   • BInstall a diesel generator as the only backup, without any renewable source.
   • CRely solely on the existing grid connection, assuming outages are brief and infrequent.
   • DUse a single large solar array with no battery or grid connection.
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4. 8application · medium

   A manufacturing plant is updating its production line. The project manager wants to conserve water and energy while also reducing waste sent to landfill. Which strategy most directly addresses all three resource concerns?

   • AIncrease production speed to reduce per-unit energy use, without changing water or waste systems.
   • BSwitch to a cheaper supplier for raw materials, regardless of their environmental practices.
   • CInstall closed-loop cooling systems and recycle process water, and implement a scrap-material recycling program.
   • DOutsource the most resource-intensive processes to another facility.
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5. 9application · medium

   A community center is being renovated in a neighborhood that lacks green space and is prone to heatwaves. The project manager wants to improve community well-being and provide relief from extreme heat. Which feature best addresses both?

   • AInstall dark-colored paving and metal benches.
   • BCreate a shaded outdoor plaza with native trees and a cooling mist system.
   • CAdd a large parking lot for easier access.
   • DBuild a high fence around the property for security.
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6. 10foundation · easy

   Which method conserves water resources during the construction phase of a project?

   • ARunning hoses continuously to keep the site clean
   • BIgnoring leaks in the water supply system
   • CUsing potable water for all cleaning activities
   • DUsing rainwater harvesting systems for dust suppression
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