Task 2 Identify the Project Manager’s Roles and Responsibilities in Implementing Sustainability Management Plan CSPP Practice Questions (Page 2)

Questions 6–10

1. 6foundation · easy

   In systems thinking, what does the concept of 'feedback loops' refer to?

   • AThe process of collecting stakeholder opinions at the end of the project
   • BThe way a system's output influences its future input, creating cycles of cause and effect
   • CThe method of breaking a system into independent components for analysis
   • DThe linear sequence of steps from project initiation to closure
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2. 7application · medium

   A project manager is known for being transparent and honest. In a sustainability project, the team discovers that a supplier is not meeting environmental standards. What should the PM do to demonstrate transparency?

   • AReplace the supplier immediately without informing stakeholders.
   • BReport the issue to the sponsor and stakeholders, and work with the supplier to correct it.
   • CKeep the issue internal to avoid damaging the project's reputation.
   • DAsk the sponsor to handle the issue because it involves external parties.
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4. 8foundation · easy

   A project manager uses a systems thinking approach to address waste reduction in a construction project. Which action is most consistent with this approach?

   • AHiring a waste management contractor to handle all waste off-site
   • BMandating recycling bins on site without changing procurement practices
   • CTracing waste generation back to material specifications, supplier choices, and on-site handling processes
   • DSetting a waste reduction target and monitoring progress monthly
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5. 9expert · hard

   A project manager is working on a water conservation project. The team proposes a solution that reduces water usage but increases energy consumption. The PM applies systems thinking. What should the PM consider?

   • AAsk the sponsor to decide because the trade-off is too complex.
   • BThe trade-off between water and energy, and the overall environmental impact.
   • COnly the energy increase because it may be more harmful.
   • DOnly the water savings because the project's goal is water conservation.
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6. 10application · medium

   A project manager is leading a cross-functional team on a sustainability initiative. The team is struggling to see how their individual tasks contribute to the overall sustainability goals. What should the PM do?

   • ACreate a detailed task list and assign each task to a team member.
   • BHold a workshop to map how each task connects to the project's sustainability objectives.
   • CAsk the sponsor to explain the sustainability goals to the team.
   • DTell the team to trust the process and focus on their own tasks.
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