Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) — Question 461

A project manager needs to demonstrate that the project meets quality standards and success criteria. For that reason, the project manager is defining the quality objectives of the project, the quality tools that will be used, and quality metrics for the project deliverables.
Which process is the project manager executing?

Answer options

• A. Manage Quality
• B. Plan Quality Management
• C. Control Quality
• D. Plan Scope Management

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, Plan Quality Management, as it involves defining quality objectives, tools, and metrics for the project. Option A, Manage Quality, focuses on executing the planned quality activities, while C, Control Quality, is about monitoring and measuring results. D, Plan Scope Management, relates to defining project scope, not quality.