Task 2 Perform a P5 Impact Analysis to Identify Sustainability Impacts CSPP Practice Questions (Page 4)

Questions 16–20

1. 16application · medium

   A furniture company sells low-cost desks that are designed to last only a few years. The company is considering a new business model to reduce its environmental impact. Which option would most effectively reduce the life-cycle impact of its products?

   • AAdd a decorative finish that makes the desks more attractive to buyers.
   • BOffer a lifetime warranty and a repair service for the desks.
   • CUse a cheaper wood substitute that is lighter and reduces shipping costs.
   • DIncrease the price of the desks to discourage frequent purchases.
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2. 17foundation · easy

   Which of the following is an example of a sustainability impact that a project might have on society?

   • AReducing the project's material costs
   • BIncreasing the project's energy efficiency
   • CCreating local employment opportunities during construction
   • DImproving the project's return on investment
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4. 18expert · hard

   A city is running a program to improve urban mobility. The program includes a project to build a new subway line, a project to introduce electric buses, and a project to create pedestrian zones. The subway line will take 10 years to complete, the electric buses will be operational in 2 years, and the pedestrian zones will be completed in 3 years. The program manager wants to assess the program's sustainability impacts. Which approach best captures the cumulative and synergistic effects?

   • AEvaluate the electric buses first because they will be operational soonest.
   • BAssess the combined impact of all three projects over the program's life cycle, considering how they interact at different stages.
   • CFocus on the subway line because it has the largest budget and longest duration.
   • DAnalyze the impacts of each project at its own completion date and then sum them at the end of the program.
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5. 19foundation · easy

   In a P5 Impact Analysis, which project activity would be assessed under the Fairness of Project Processes Impact Lens?

   • AExtending the product's warranty period to improve customer satisfaction
   • BReducing the project's energy consumption by using more efficient equipment
   • CHolding open forums for community members to voice concerns about the project
   • DEnsuring the project's deliverables meet the stated requirements
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6. 20application · medium

   A nonprofit organization is running a project to distribute solar lamps to off-grid communities. The project has delivered the lamps, but a post-implementation survey shows that 40% of recipients do not use them because the lamps are too complex to operate. The project manager wants to assess the sustainability impact of this project. Which conclusion is most appropriate?

   • AThe project was not effective because the intended outcome of improving access to lighting was not fully achieved.
   • BThe project had no sustainability impact because the lamps are solar-powered and do not emit greenhouse gases.
   • CThe project was effective in achieving its intended outcome because the lamps were delivered on time and within budget.
   • DThe project was efficient because the lamps were produced at a low cost per unit.
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