Free GPM-b sample questions

Correct answer: The People dimension is compromised; the team must prioritize social equity and human rights, potentially halting the project until a consensual resolution or alternative is found.

The P5 Standard's People dimension explicitly covers social equity, human rights, and community impacts. Displacing a community violates social sustainability principles. Under GPM ethics and the P5 framework, ignoring significant negative social impacts for the sake of economic prosperity is unacceptable. The project manager must address this conflict immediately.

Correct answer: Labor Practices and Decent Work

In the P5 Standard, 'Labor Practices and Decent Work' (often mapped to ISO 26000) covers issues related to employment security, skills development, and the impact of technological changes on the workforce. The risk of layoffs due to a skills gap directly pertains to labor practices.

Correct answer: The P5 Impact Analysis

The P5 Impact Analysis is a critical tool used during the PRiSM Initiation phase. It assesses the potential impacts of the project across the five dimensions (People, Planet, Prosperity, Product, Process). The results of this analysis directly inform the strategies and controls documented in the Sustainability Management Plan (SMP).

Correct answer: Traditional (Waterfall) with Critical Path Method (CPM)

Traditional/Waterfall methodologies, particularly when utilizing the Critical Path Method (CPM), are best suited for projects with fixed deadlines, complex sequential dependencies (like infrastructure needing to be ready before vehicles arrive), and strict regulatory compliance requirements where 'figuring it out as you go' poses a compliance risk.

Correct answer: False

False. In the P5 Standard, the 'Product' dimension encompasses the impacts arising from the project's deliverables, which can be physical goods, services, or results. It considers the entire lifecycle of the deliverable, including usage and end-of-life, regardless of whether it is tangible or intangible.

Correct answer: As a 'Finish-to-Start' dependency with a 28-day lag

In CPM scheduling, a delay that requires time to pass but no resource effort (like concrete curing) is best represented as a Lag on the dependency relationship. A Finish-to-Start relationship with a 28-day lag ensures the successor activity cannot start until 28 days after the predecessor finishes, accurately modeling the curing process without assigning artificial resources.

Correct answer: ISO 26000

ISO 26000 provides guidance on Social Responsibility. It is the primary international standard referenced when addressing the social aspects (People dimension) of sustainability, covering human rights, labor practices, the environment, fair operating practices, consumer issues, and community involvement.

Correct answer: Include sustainability criteria in the 'Definition of Done' (DoD) for all user stories

Adding sustainability criteria (e.g., code efficiency, server load limits, accessibility standards) to the Definition of Done (DoD) ensures that every single increment of the product is evaluated for sustainability before it can be considered complete. This integrates sustainability into the daily work rather than treating it as an afterthought.

Correct answers: Disruption of migratory corridors for local wildlife; Destruction of native habitat or flora

Biological Diversity involves protecting ecosystems and species. Disrupting migratory corridors directly affects animal populations and their ability to survive and reproduce.

Destruction of habitat or native plants (flora) is a direct negative impact on biological diversity. The P5 Standard requires assessment of how the project affects the living environment.

Correct answer: By enabling the organization to adapt quickly to market changes and external risks while maintaining economic viability

Business Agility under the Prosperity dimension refers to the organization's ability to respond rapidly and effectively to changes (market, regulatory, environmental) in a way that sustains its economic health. Projects that implement flexible systems, modular designs, or adaptive processes contribute to this agility.