Task 3 Determine an Appropriate Governance and Framework Given a Specific Scenario CSPP Practice Questions (Page 4)

Questions 16–20

1. 16expert · hard

   A large infrastructure project is facing a critical decision: whether to use a cheaper, higher-emission material or a more expensive, low-carbon alternative. The project sponsor is pressuring the team to choose the cheaper option to stay on budget. The project governance board is reviewing the decision. Which action best demonstrates the governance principle of fairness?

   • AMake the decision quickly to avoid project delays
   • BEnsure that the decision-making process includes representation from all key stakeholder groups, including future community members affected by emissions
   • CDelegate the decision to the project manager to avoid conflict
   • DAccept the sponsor's recommendation to prioritize the budget
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2. 17expert · hard

   A large financial institution is implementing a project to align its lending portfolio with the Paris Agreement goals. The project is complex, involves multiple departments, and must satisfy both internal risk management and external regulatory expectations. The organization has a strong culture of control and formal reporting. The project is expected to run for 5 years. Which governance framework is most appropriate?

   • AA pure agile framework like Scrum
   • BA pure waterfall framework with no iterative elements
   • CA hybrid framework combining PRINCE2's formal stage gates with agile practices for iterative portfolio analysis
   • DA decentralized framework with no formal reporting
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4. 18application · medium

   A tech startup is developing a new app to help consumers track their carbon footprint. The team is small, highly skilled, and works in a fast-paced, iterative manner. The company's culture is informal, and the team is comfortable with changing requirements. The project has a tight deadline. Which governance framework is most appropriate?

   • AA governance framework with no defined roles or processes
   • BAn agile framework like Scrum with a focus on sprint reviews and retrospectives
   • CA waterfall framework with a fixed scope
   • DA formal framework like PRINCE2
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5. 19application · medium

   A construction company is managing a project to build a green office building. The project has a sustainability committee that meets monthly to review progress. At a recent meeting, the committee discovered that the project is significantly over budget on the energy-efficient HVAC system. The committee decides to review the original business case and the approval process for the HVAC system. Which governance principle is the committee applying?

   • ATransparency
   • BAccountability
   • CFairness
   • DResponsiveness
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6. 20application · medium

   A pharmaceutical company is running a project to reduce its carbon footprint in manufacturing. The project is highly regulated, and the company has a strong culture of risk aversion and detailed documentation. The project is large, with a budget of $10M and a duration of 3 years. Which governance framework is most appropriate?

   • AA formal, stage-gated framework like PRINCE2
   • BA hybrid framework with no formal documentation
   • CAn agile framework like Scrum
   • DA decentralized framework with no central control
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