Task 2 Identify the Project Manager’s Roles and Responsibilities in Implementing Sustainability Management Plan CSPP Practice Questions (Page 3)

Questions 11–15

1. 11expert · hard

   A project manager is known for being empathetic and collaborative. In a sustainability project, a key stakeholder is resistant to changes because they fear job losses. What should the PM do to demonstrate these characteristics?

   • AListen to the stakeholder's concerns and work together to find solutions that address them.
   • BProceed with the changes and hope the stakeholder adapts.
   • CExplain the benefits of the project and ignore the stakeholder's concerns.
   • DEscalate the issue to the sponsor to handle the stakeholder.
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2. 12foundation · easy

   Which of the following is a key characteristic of a sustainable project manager as described in Table 3.1 of the PMI Practice Guide (3rd Edition)?

   • AFocus on delivering the project output regardless of long-term consequences
   • BAbility to apply systems thinking to understand interconnections
   • CPreference for using only quantitative data in decision-making
   • DTendency to avoid stakeholder engagement to reduce complexity
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4. 13foundation · easy

   Which statement correctly distinguishes the role of the PMO from that of the project manager in implementing a sustainability management plan?

   • AThe PMO provides standardized sustainability processes and tools, while the project manager applies them to the specific project
   • BThe PMO is responsible for achieving the project's sustainability objectives, while the project manager only reports on them
   • CThe PMO makes all sustainability decisions, while the project manager executes them without deviation
   • DThe PMO focuses on project-level sustainability risks, while the project manager focuses on organizational-level risks
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5. 14application · medium

   A project sponsor wants to reduce the project's carbon footprint but is concerned about cost overruns. The project manager has identified a cost-effective green alternative. What is the PM's responsibility in this situation?

   • APresent the alternative to the sponsor with a cost-benefit analysis and seek approval.
   • BAbandon the idea because the sponsor's concern about cost means it is not viable.
   • CImplement the green alternative immediately because it aligns with the sponsor's sustainability goal.
   • DAsk the PMO to decide because it oversees sustainability compliance.
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6. 15foundation · easy

   According to Table 3.1 of the PMI Practice Guide (3rd Edition), which characteristic is most closely associated with a sustainable project manager?

   • AFocusing exclusively on the triple constraint of time, cost, and scope
   • BPrioritizing short-term financial gains over long-term environmental impact
   • CDelegating all sustainability decisions to the project sponsor
   • DDemonstrating a commitment to sustainability values and ethical behavior
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