Task 2 Perform a P5 Impact Analysis to Identify Sustainability Impacts CSPP Practice Questions (Page 2)

Questions 6–10

1. 6application · medium

   A multinational corporation has a portfolio of projects and programs across different business units. The chief sustainability officer wants to ensure that the portfolio aligns with the company's stated sustainability strategy of reducing carbon emissions by 50% by 2030. Which action would best support this alignment?

   • ACreate a new sustainability department to oversee all projects.
   • BConduct a portfolio-level impact analysis to identify which projects and programs contribute most to carbon reduction.
   • CRequire every project to have a sustainability budget line item.
   • DPublish an annual sustainability report for external stakeholders.
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2. 7application · medium

   A regional transportation authority is running a program that includes three projects: building a new light rail line, expanding a bus rapid transit system, and constructing a network of bike lanes. The program manager wants to assess the sustainability impacts of the program as a whole. Which analysis would best capture the cumulative and synergistic effects?

   • AEvaluate the combined impact of all three projects, considering how they interact to shift commuters from cars to public transit.
   • BAssess the impact of the bike lanes alone because they have the lowest environmental footprint.
   • CFocus only on the light rail project because it has the largest budget.
   • DAnalyze each project's impacts separately and then sum them to get the program's total impact.
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4. 8foundation · easy

   Using the P5 framework, what is the primary purpose of identifying sustainability impacts on a project?

   • ATo understand the project's effects on environment, society, and economy
   • BTo reduce the number of stakeholders involved
   • CTo ensure the project is completed within budget
   • DTo increase the project's speed of delivery
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5. 9foundation · easy

   When integrating sustainability into a value chain, what is the purpose of identifying key leverage points?

   • ATo reduce the number of suppliers in the value chain
   • BTo ensure all products have the same lifespan
   • CTo eliminate all social impacts from the value chain
   • DTo focus efforts on areas where changes can have the greatest sustainability impact
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6. 10application · medium

   A construction company is running a large infrastructure project. The project team has noticed that the on-site diesel generators run continuously, even when not needed, and that excess building materials are routinely discarded. The sustainability manager wants to reduce the project's environmental impact. Which action would most directly improve the efficiency of project processes?

   • AImplement a just-in-time material delivery system and use battery storage to reduce generator runtime.
   • BExtend the project timeline to allow for more thorough quality checks.
   • CSwitch to a more expensive but higher-quality concrete mix.
   • DIncrease the number of community engagement meetings to gather more feedback.
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