Task 3 Determine PRiSM Supporting Processes for a Given Scenario CSPP Practice Questions (Page 4)

Questions 16–20

1. 16application · medium

   A project team is newly formed and includes members from three different departments who have never worked together. The project manager notices a lack of trust and unclear roles. The project has a tight deadline. What is the most appropriate team development process to initiate?

   • AOrganize a team-building workshop to establish trust and clarify roles and responsibilities.
   • BProvide individual training on technical skills to fill skill gaps.
   • CImplement a strict reporting structure to ensure accountability.
   • DAssign tasks immediately and rely on the project schedule to force collaboration.
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2. 17foundation · easy

   A project manager needs to track whether the project is meeting its carbon reduction targets. Which performance monitoring process is most appropriate?

   • ADefine and track key performance indicators (KPIs)
   • BUpdate the project charter
   • CPerform a risk assessment
   • DConduct a stakeholder analysis
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4. 18application · medium

   A company is procuring office furniture for a new sustainable headquarters. They have a mandate to reduce their carbon footprint and support local communities. Two suppliers meet the technical requirements. Supplier A offers the lowest price but uses non-recycled materials and ships from overseas. Supplier B is slightly more expensive but uses 80% recycled materials and is locally owned. What should the procurement process do?

   • ASelect Supplier B because the procurement criteria should integrate environmental and social factors alongside cost.
   • BSelect Supplier A and offset the carbon emissions from shipping to meet the sustainability target.
   • CAsk both suppliers to submit a revised bid with a lower price to make the decision purely on cost.
   • DSelect Supplier A because the lowest price is the primary criterion for any procurement decision.
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5. 19expert · hard

   A project has a well-defined scope but is subject to potential changes due to new environmental regulations. The project manager needs to provide an estimate that accounts for this uncertainty. Which estimation process is most appropriate?

   • AUse a bottom-up estimate to detail all tasks and costs.
   • BUse a parametric estimate based on historical data from similar projects.
   • CUse a three-point estimating technique to provide a range that accounts for the potential impact of regulatory changes.
   • DUse an expert judgment estimate from a single expert.
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6. 20expert · hard

   A large infrastructure project has a powerful local community group that is opposed to the project due to environmental concerns. The project team has limited resources for engagement. The community group has high influence and high interest. What is the most appropriate stakeholder engagement practice?

   • AFocus engagement on other stakeholders who are more supportive of the project.
   • BEngage the community group in a structured dialogue to understand their concerns and explore mitigation measures.
   • CEscalate the issue to the project sponsor and let them handle the community group.
   • DProvide the community group with regular project updates via a newsletter.
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