Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) — Question 478
A project team submits a weekly progress report to the project manager. The project manager consolidates the same report and sends a complete progress report to the stakeholders.
What is this an example of?
Answer options
- A. Informal communication
- B. Internal communication
- C. Formal communication
- D. Horizontal communication
Correct answer: C
Explanation
This scenario illustrates formal communication as it involves structured reporting and dissemination of information within a professional context. Informal communication is casual and not structured, while internal communication refers more broadly to communication within the organization, and horizontal communication typically involves communication between peers rather than top-down reporting.