Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) — Question 469

A project manager is assigned to a strategic project. Senior management asks the project manager to give a presentation in order to request support that will ensure the success of the project.
Which entities will the project manager attempt to influence?

Answer options

• A. The project and the organization
• B. The organization and the industry
• C. The subject matter experts and the project
• D. The change control board and the organization

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, as the project manager is focused on influencing both the project and the organization to secure the necessary support for project success. Options B, C, and D include entities that may not be directly related to the project's immediate success or could dilute the focus of the project manager's efforts.