CPM Goal Setting & Performance Development 2

Question 1

When a mentee sets a goal that is technically achievable but requires no growth or challenge, the mentor should:

Accepted Answer

Encourage the mentee to raise the difficulty level

Answer

Goals should stretch the mentee's capabilities enough to promote meaningful development, not simply confirm existing skills.

Question 2

The 'R' in the SMART goal framework most commonly stands for:

Accepted Answer

Relevant

Answer

In most professional frameworks, 'Relevant' ensures the goal aligns with broader objectives, though 'Realistic' is also widely used.

Question 3

A mentor notices that a mentee consistently sets multiple competing goals simultaneously, leading to poor progress on all of them. The best response is to:

Accepted Answer

Help the mentee prioritize and focus on one or two key goals

Answer

Helping mentees prioritize goals reduces fragmentation and directs effort toward meaningful progress.

Question 4

Which type of goal focuses on the behaviors and skills a mentee needs to develop rather than on end results?

Accepted Answer

Learning goal

Answer

Learning goals center on acquiring new knowledge or skills, making them especially valuable when the path to results is uncertain.

Question 5

A mentee reaches a milestone ahead of schedule. As a mentor, you should first:

Accepted Answer

Celebrate the achievement and explore what made it possible

Answer

Acknowledging success and reflecting on contributing factors reinforces effective behaviors and motivates continued effort.

(CPM) Certified Professional Mentor Practice Test

(CPM) Certified Professional Mentor Practice Test

CPM Goal Setting & Performance Development 2