PK0-005 Project Management Concepts Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are primary responsibilities of the project manager? (Select two.)
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Communicating project status to stakeholders
The project manager is responsible for planning, executing, monitoring, controlling, and closing projects. Communicating project status and managing the project team are core duties.
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Providing project funding
Why it's wrong here
Funding is typically the sponsor's responsibility.
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Communicating project status to stakeholders
Why this is correct
Correct. The PM communicates status regularly.
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Defining the company's strategic goals
Why it's wrong here
Strategic goals are set by executive leadership.
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Managing the project team
Why this is correct
Correct. The PM leads and manages the team.
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Resolving escalated issues above the PM's authority
Why it's wrong here
That is the sponsor's role.
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