Task 5 Identify Sustainability-Related Activities in Each Project Management Phase CSPP Practice Questions (Page 2)

Questions 6–10

1. 6expert · hard

   During the execution phase of a construction project, the project manager discovers that the planned sustainable materials are not available from the preferred supplier. The project must stay on schedule. What should the project manager do?

   • AEvaluate alternative suppliers that meet the sustainability criteria and adjust the procurement plan if needed.
   • BStop the project until the preferred supplier can deliver.
   • CUse conventional materials to keep the project on schedule.
   • DIgnore the issue and hope the materials become available.
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2. 7application · medium

   A project to develop a new product is complete. The project manager wants to ensure that sustainability lessons are captured for future projects. Which activity is most appropriate?

   • ADocument sustainability successes and challenges in the lessons learned report.
   • BImplement sustainable practices in the production process.
   • CConduct a preliminary environmental impact assessment.
   • DMonitor sustainability metrics during production.
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4. 8expert · hard

   A project manager is planning a project that must meet strict environmental regulations. The project has a tight budget. The project manager needs to integrate sustainability into the project plan without exceeding the budget. Which approach is most effective?

   • AWait until the execution phase to address sustainability issues.
   • BFocus only on sustainability measures that reduce costs.
   • CInclude all possible sustainability measures in the plan to ensure full compliance.
   • DPrioritize sustainability criteria that align with regulatory requirements and have the highest impact on compliance.
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5. 9expert · hard

   A large infrastructure project is being initiated. The project sponsor wants to set ambitious sustainability goals, but some stakeholders are concerned about the cost implications. The project manager needs to balance these interests. What is the best approach during the initiating phase?

   • AFocus only on cost-saving sustainability measures.
   • BDefine sustainability objectives that are ambitious but achievable, and communicate the long-term benefits to stakeholders.
   • CDefer sustainability discussions until the planning phase.
   • DSet the most ambitious sustainability goals possible to satisfy the sponsor.
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6. 10expert · hard

   A project to build a new facility is complete. The project manager is preparing the closure report. The organization wants to use the project's sustainability performance to inform future projects. What is the most effective way to do this?

   • AArchive the data without analysis.
   • BInclude detailed sustainability metrics and lessons learned in the closure report.
   • CConduct a new environmental impact assessment.
   • DShare only the successes to present a positive image.
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