PK0-005 Project Management Concepts Practice Question
A project sponsor is responsible for providing resources and championing the project. Which of the following is also a primary responsibility of the project sponsor?
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Resolving conflicts that are escalated beyond the project manager's authority
The project sponsor provides executive support, secures funding, removes obstacles, and is ultimately accountable for project success. They often help resolve issues escalated by the project manager.
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Performing quality control inspections
Why it's wrong here
Quality control is performed by the project team or quality assurance.
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Attending daily stand-up meetings
Why it's wrong here
Daily stand-ups are for the project team; the sponsor is not typically involved at that level.
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Creating the project schedule
Why it's wrong here
Creating the schedule is typically the project manager's responsibility.
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Resolving conflicts that are escalated beyond the project manager's authority
Why this is correct
Correct. The sponsor handles escalated issues and provides high-level support.
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