Task 1 Identify Core PRiSM Concepts and Principles CSPP Practice Questions (Page 4)

Questions 16–20

1. 16foundation · easy

   Which of the following is a key principle of PRiSM that guides project decisions?

   • AFocusing only on the environmental aspects of the project.
   • BCompleting the project as quickly as possible regardless of impact.
   • CIntegrating the P5 (People, Planet, Prosperity, Process, Product) dimensions into project management.
   • DMaximizing shareholder returns above all other considerations.
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2. 17application · medium

   A construction company is planning a new office building. The project manager wants to apply PRiSM principles to reduce the project's environmental footprint. During the Planning phase, the team is deciding between two foundation designs: one with lower upfront cost but higher long-term energy consumption, and another with higher upfront cost but significantly lower operational energy use. According to PRiSM principles, what should guide the decision?

   • ASelect the design preferred by the majority of stakeholders, regardless of cost or energy impact.
   • BChoose the design that minimizes total environmental impact across the building's entire lifecycle, even if it increases initial costs.
   • CDefer the decision to the Closure phase when actual energy data is available.
   • DSelect the design with the lowest upfront cost to stay within the approved budget.
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4. 18foundation · easy

   How are progress reports used to support sustainable project management in PRiSM?

   • AThey track project performance, including sustainability metrics, to enable timely corrective actions.
   • BThey are produced only at the end of the project.
   • CThey are used only to communicate with external stakeholders.
   • DThey replace the need for a sustainability plan.
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5. 19application · medium

   A PRiSM project is in the Closure phase. The project manager is preparing the lessons learned report. What is the primary purpose of this deliverable?

   • ATo provide a detailed account of the project's budget and expenditures.
   • BTo list all the project's deliverables and their acceptance status.
   • CTo capture knowledge and insights from the project to improve future project management and sustainability practices.
   • DTo formally authorize the project's completion.
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6. 20expert · hard

   A project manager is applying PRiSM to a project that involves upgrading a data center. The team is in the Planning phase and is evaluating different cooling technologies. One technology has a lower initial cost and is easier to install, but it consumes significantly more water and energy over its lifetime. Another technology has a higher initial cost but uses less water and energy. The project's budget is tight, and the sponsor is concerned about the higher upfront cost. What should the project manager prioritize in this decision?

   • AThe initial cost of the technology, to stay within the project's budget.
   • BThe sponsor's concern about cost, and select the cheaper technology to maintain a good relationship.
   • CThe technology's lifecycle impact, including water and energy consumption, and present a trade-off analysis to the sponsor.
   • DThe ease of installation, as it will reduce the project's schedule risk.
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