CAPM Regulatory Compliance 2

Question 1

A project manager discovers that a subcontractor is not following OSHA safety regulations on-site. What should be the FIRST action?

Accepted Answer

Immediately stop the subcontractor's work and report to the safety officer

Answer

Immediate safety violations must be stopped first to prevent harm, then reported through proper channels.

Question 2

Which document typically captures all regulatory requirements that a project must satisfy?

Accepted Answer

Compliance requirements traceability matrix

Answer

A compliance requirements traceability matrix maps regulatory requirements to project deliverables to ensure all are addressed.

Question 3

A new environmental regulation is enacted mid-project that affects project deliverables. This is BEST addressed by:

Accepted Answer

Submitting a change request to evaluate the impact

Answer

New regulations that impact an active project should be addressed through the integrated change control process with a formal change request.

Question 4

In the US, which federal agency primarily oversees workplace safety regulations that project teams must follow?

Accepted Answer

OSHA

Answer

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is the primary federal agency regulating workplace safety in the US.

Question 5

A project team must obtain a permit before beginning construction. Failure to do so would be an example of:

Accepted Answer

Regulatory non-compliance

Answer

Proceeding without a required permit constitutes regulatory non-compliance, which can result in fines, work stoppages, or legal action.

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