Free GPM-b sample questions

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

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.

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

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.

Correct answer: Implement a 'Virtual First' meeting policy using video conferencing tools to reduce travel emissions

The 'Process' dimension of P5 looks at how the project management itself is conducted. Reducing travel by utilizing virtual meeting technology is a direct way to lower the carbon footprint of the project management process without sacrificing the benefits of real-time collaboration.

Correct answer: Pause excavation, conduct an immediate P5 Impact Analysis revision, and redesign the foundation to avoid the water source, even if it requires crashing the schedule or phased opening.

PRiSM emphasizes that significant new sustainability risks (contamination of essential water) require a re-evaluation. The correct approach is to pause, revise the impact analysis, and redesign to eliminate the negative impact. To address the investor constraint, the PM can look at schedule compression techniques (crashing/fast-tracking) or propose a phased opening, but compromising the water source is not a valid sustainable option.