CPP Team Leadership & Stakeholder Communication 5

Question 1

A project manager is using a RACI chart. Which role should never be assigned to more than one person per task?

Accepted Answer

Accountable

Answer

Only one person should be Accountable per task to ensure clear ownership and avoid diffusion of responsibility.

Question 2

During project planning, a project manager identifies a stakeholder who has high influence but low interest. What is the recommended engagement strategy?

Accepted Answer

Keep satisfied with targeted, high-level communications

Answer

High-influence, low-interest stakeholders should be kept satisfied to prevent them from becoming obstacles without overwhelming them with detail.

Question 3

A team member repeatedly misses deadlines despite claiming tasks are under control during status meetings. What should the project manager do?

Accepted Answer

Implement more frequent progress check-ins and verify work artifacts directly

Answer

Direct verification of work artifacts and shorter check-in cycles give the project manager early visibility into actual progress.

Question 4

What does 'noise' represent in the communication model as applied to project management?

Accepted Answer

Any factor that distorts or interferes with accurate message transmission or reception

Answer

Noise includes physical, psychological, or technical factors that distort the intended message between sender and receiver.

Question 5

A project manager wants to build psychological safety within the team. Which action BEST supports this goal?

Accepted Answer

Encourage team members to speak up about concerns without fear of reprisal

Answer

Psychological safety is built when team members believe they can voice concerns, ideas, or mistakes without negative consequences.

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CPP Team Leadership & Stakeholder Communication 5