TOPIC: Free CAPM® Exam Sample Question

Which of the following is considered part of the project's team development effort?

A. Identifying the skill and capacity required to complete project activities
B. Negotiating with relevant stakeholders to obtain the team necessary to complete project work
C. Conducting team performance assessment
D. Resolving issues or conflicts

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HINT: Note that team development is different from team management.

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Answer and Explanation:
The correct answer is C

The Develop Team process is a process of improving competencies, team member interaction, and overall team environment to enhance project performance. During this process, project team development activities such as training, team building, and colocation are implemented, and the project team's effectiveness is expected to be evaluated to identify any training or assistance required to improve the team's performance.

Details for each option:

A. Identifying the skill and capacity required to complete project activities
Incorrect. Identifying the required competencies of human resources is part of the Plan Resource Management process, not the Develop Team process.

B. Negotiating with relevant stakeholders to obtain the team necessary to complete project work
Incorrect. Negotiating with people who have the authority to provide human resources for projects is part of the Acquire Resources process, not the Develop Team process.

C. Conducting team performance assessment
Correct. Developing the project team includes assessing the project team's effectiveness.

D. Resolving issues or conflicts
Incorrect. Resolving issues and managing conflicts among team members are part of the Manage Team process, not the Develop Team process.

Reference: Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, (PMBOK^® Guide) – Sixth Edition, Project Management Institute Inc., 2017, Page(s) 343