TOPIC: Free CAPM® Exam Sample Question

Which best describes the project stakeholders?

A. A group that may affect or be affected by the project implementation.
B. A group that will accept the project deliverables.
C. A group that performs the work required to create the product.
D. A group responsible for performing the project management tasks.

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HINT: Remember the definition of project stakeholders

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Answer and Explanation:
The correct answer is A.

A stakeholder is an individual, group, or organization that may affect, be affected by, or perceive itself to be affected by a decision, activity, or outcome of a project, program, or portfolio. In this case, we are concerned about the group that may affect or be affected by the project.

Details for each option:

A. A group that may affect or be affected by the project implementation.
Correct. Project stakeholders include the project team and all interested parties that may be internal or external, positive or negative to the project.

B. A group that will accept the project deliverables.
Incorrect. The sponsor or customer formally accepts and signs off on the project deliverables. They are just a subgroup of project stakeholders. Since this description does not cover other stakeholders, it is not the best answer.

C. A group that performs the work required to create the product.
Incorrect. This choice describes the project team. They are also just a part of stakeholders, and the description does not cover other stakeholders.

D. A group is responsible for performing project management tasks.
Incorrect. This description matches that of the project management team, which does not cover all stakeholders.

Reference: A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, (PMBOK^® Guide) – Sixth Edition, Project Management Institute Inc., 2017, Page(s) 504-505