Task 2 Identify the Project Manager’s Roles and Responsibilities in Implementing Sustainability Management Plan CSPP Practice Questions (Page 5)

Questions 21–25

1. 21application · medium

   A project manager is leading a renewable energy project and wants to apply systems thinking to reduce lifecycle impacts. Which action is a successful example of systems thinking in practice?

   • ASelecting materials based solely on initial cost to stay within budget.
   • BConducting a lifecycle assessment to identify impacts from raw material extraction to disposal.
   • CDeferring sustainability decisions to the operations team after handover.
   • DFocusing only on the construction phase to meet the project's timeline.
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2. 22application · medium

   A project manager is known for being adaptable and open to feedback. In a sustainability project, the team identifies an unexpected environmental risk. Which behavior best demonstrates the sustainable project manager characteristic of adaptability?

   • AStick to the original plan to avoid scope creep.
   • BAsk the sponsor to handle the risk because it is environmental.
   • CRevise the risk response plan and communicate the change to stakeholders.
   • DIgnore the risk because it was not in the initial assessment.
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4. 23application · medium

   A project manager is working on a waste reduction project. The team has identified a way to recycle waste materials, but it requires additional storage space. The PM uses systems thinking to evaluate the option. What should the PM do?

   • AEvaluate the recycling option's impact on the entire project, including storage and logistics.
   • BAsk the operations team to handle the storage issue separately.
   • CApprove the recycling option because it reduces waste, regardless of storage issues.
   • DReject the recycling option because it creates a new problem.
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5. 24expert · hard

   A project manager is leading a project to reduce packaging waste. The team proposes using biodegradable materials, but the supply chain is less reliable and costs more. The PM applies systems thinking. What should the PM do?

   • AAnalyze the trade-offs between waste reduction, cost, and supply chain reliability.
   • BAsk the procurement team to decide because they understand the supply chain.
   • CApprove the biodegradable materials because they align with the waste reduction goal.
   • DReject the biodegradable materials because of the higher cost.
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6. 25expert · hard

   A project sponsor wants to add a new sustainability requirement mid-project, but the project manager is concerned about the impact on the budget and schedule. What should the PM do?

   • AAsk the PMO to decide whether to accept the requirement.
   • BAccept the requirement and adjust the budget and schedule accordingly.
   • CAnalyze the impact and present a change request to the sponsor for approval.
   • DRefuse the requirement because it was not in the original plan.
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